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IRB deny sending letter

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The International Rugby Board has denied comments from Samoa coach Stephen Betham that it sent him a letter saying he was not allowed to select Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu in his team.

Carter back at 10, McCaw at No 8

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Dan Carter has returned to his favoured first five position and Richie McCaw will pack down at No 8 when the Crusaders take on the Blues in Christchurch on Saturday night.

Lam attacks reporting style

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Blues coach Pat Lam has hit out at the New Zealand Herald, saying it “crossed the line” by sending a reporter and photographer to his Auckland home last night.

SANZAR wins RWC stoush

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The International Rugby Board has agreed to hand out a bigger slice of the Rugby World Cup revenue pie in what is being hailed as a major boon for the SANZAR nations and Argentina.

Cooper set for return

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Quade Cooper will make his long-awaited return from injury when the Reds take on the Lions in Brisbane on Saturday night.

Kiwis set for Baabaas duties

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Five former All Blacks – including three from last year’s Rugby World Cup-winning team – have been included in the UK Barbarians side for its matches against England, Ireland and Wales.

Barrett rested for Brumbies match

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First five Beauden Barrett will start from the bench when the Hurricanes take on the Brumbies in Wellington on Friday night.

New rules for rugby

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Television match officials being given extra powers, teams being able to carry eight reserves, conversions being completed in 90 seconds and the ball needing to be cleared from a ruck after five seconds.

Running with the bulls

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A travelling English journalist taps into the Peruvian locals’ love of rugby, in beautiful surrounds but challenging conditions, not to mention some rather tight shorts. BY PHILIP VINTER

Kahui to miss Ireland tests

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Hosea Gear or Zac Guildford look set to earn an All Blacks recall, with Richard Kahui set to miss the June tests against Ireland with a dislocated shoulder.