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Ireland seem destined to meet the All Blacks in a World Cup quarterfinal.
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OPINION: Ireland are the real deal - and a very real looming obstacle for the All Blacks.
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Report: Jones interviewed for Japan job just days before World Cup warm-up
The Wallabies' coach has been under fire after a disastrous start to the tournament.
Scotland v Tonga: Can former ABs lead Tonga to victory?
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Gregor Paul: ABs need balance between competition and unity to win World Cup
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Bring back the super-sub: All Blacks should bench Barrett, start Jordan
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England crush Chile in 11-try rout
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Portugal denied a first win in thrilling draw with Georgia
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The mullet is back at the RWC - 'like a resilient horror movie murderer'
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Eddie Jones swings the axe on rookie playmaker
Eddie Jones has benched a promising young gun after a poor performance.
'Best rugby is ahead of him': The All Black Jason Ryan hopes to lure back home
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Argentina back in quarter-final hunt with bruising win
Los Pumas are back in the quarter-final hunt.
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Beyond the Game: How the All Blacks tackle their longest-ever break between World Cup matches
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