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          448dSam Bruce

          RWC 2023 Pool D Preview: Everything you need to know

          Rugby World Cup 2023 is fast approaching, with the blockbuster opener between tournament hosts France and the All Blacks now a week away. Join us as we preview Pool D, which includes four teams capable of reaching the quarterfinals.

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          Off pace Ireland survive major Samoa scare

          Ireland avoided a slip-up against impressive Samoa by coming from behind late on to complete their World Cup preparations with an uninspiring 17-13 win in Bayonne, France on Saturday that did little to make a case for some of the fringe players.

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          Rugby World Cup 2023: Squads for all 20 nations

          Rugby World Cup 2023 is fast approaching, with the countdown well and truly on for what looms as the most competitive tournament on record. Stay up to date with all the 33-man squads as they are unveiled.

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          Australia A rebooted, team could face Folau

          Australia A will compete in the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup, which could yet include a Tonga side laden with international talent including former Wallabies star Israel Folau.

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          Leali'ifano signs with Moana Pasifika

          Former Wallabies back Christian Leali'ifano is one of the first players to sign with new Super Rugby Pacific side Moana Pasifika.

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          Samoa book RWC berth with second win over Tonga

          Samoa qualified for their ninth successive Rugby World Cup with a 79-28 aggregate victory over Tonga, winning the second leg of their Oceania playoff 37-15 in Hamilton on Saturday.

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          WR to help Pacific Island teams join SR in 2022

          World Rugby (WR) is set to spend 1.2 million pounds ($1.65 million) annually over three years on two Pacific Island teams to help them join Super Rugby in 2022, the sport's governing body said on Wednesday.

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          Super Rugby AU better option for Pasifika team: PRP union

          New Zealand Rugby's decision to delay a Pacific islands entry into Super Rugby Aotearoa next year was just the latest in a history of the Pasifika nations being "shafted", the head of the Pacific Rugby Players (PRP) union has said.

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          1547dReuters

          Pasifika team ideal for local development - Samoa coach

          New Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua is crossing his fingers that talk of a Pasifika team in Super Rugby comes to fruition as he says it would enhance local player development and improve the national team's performances.

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          World Rugby would back Pacific Super team

          The Pacific Island Rugby Players Union has welcomed comments from World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont that it could offer funding to help a Pasifika team take part in a revamped Super Rugby competition from next year.

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          Samoa duo cited for dangerous tackles on Russia captain

          Samoa's Rey Lee-lo and Motu Matu'u have been cited for dangerous high tackles on Vasily Artemyev in Tuesday's 34-9 Rugby World Cup victory over Russia in Kumagaya, tournament organisers announced on Wednesday.

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          1899dCraig Dowd

          Pacific lip service won't stop until rugby respects the Islands

          As the eyes of the world prepare to turn their gaze on the Rugby World Cup, the game got an early reminder of the Pacific Island discussion that pops up all too regularly. It continues to be nothing but rhetoric, Craig Dowd writes.

          2023 Top ScorersRugby World Cup

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          2023 RankingsRugby World Cup

          • SAMOA12th
            Tries Scored 1st New Zealand : 38 Tries Scored
            NZL1st
            11
            38
          • SAMOA9th
            Points Difference 1st New Zealand : 206 Points Difference
            NZL1st
            17
            206