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Chicago students share love for rugby ahead of "rematch" between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field
It is being called "the rematch." Two international rugby powerhouses, Ireland and New Zealand, will meet once again at Soldier Field, nine years after playing their first match on American soil.

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Epic Rugby rematch between Ireland, All Blacks to take over Chicago
New Zealand rallies with three late tries to beat Ireland 26-13 at Soldier Field
TV lads’ verdict on Ireland’s performance against the All Blacks? Not very well done
“Undercooked” was the word of the week, and if you’d a euro for every time it was mentioned by the Virgin Media lads on Saturday evening, you’d have been dining on Wagyu steak and chips for your suppe...

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'Ireland face key period after deflating Chicago return'
All Blacks sink 14-man Ireland 26-13 in Chicago Test
Ireland 13-26 New Zealand: All Blacks dominate second half for Chicago win
Ireland initially overcame the controversial third-minute dismissal of Beirne for a high tackle on Beauden Barrett, who landed three conversions, to lead through a Tadhg Furlong score and eight point...

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Ireland 13 New Zealand 26 (FT) - second half blitz hands All Blacks comfortable victory
Is Ireland vs New Zealand on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch All Blacks clash

Kangaroos clinch rugby league Ashes after beating England 14-4

Second-half tries from Cameron Munster and Hudson Young ensured Australia sealed the rugby league Ashes series against England after a 14-4 victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. Australia followed last week's win at Wembley with a commanding second-half performance to clinch the first series between the sides since 2003 with a game to spare.

Tonga Rugby League Star Has Surgery After 'Seizure' Against NZ

Tonga forward Eli Katoa was stable Monday after surgery following "seizure activity" during a Pacific Championships rugby league match against New Zealand, his Australian club said.

Prankster charged over lining up with rugby team

An internet prankster has been charged by police after appearing with the Australia team before their rugby league game against England on Saturday. Daniel Jarvis was seen on BBC One's television coverage standing at the end of Australia's line-up during the national anthems before the game at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Are the rugby league Ashes on TV? How to watch England v Australia second Test for free

The second Test between England and Australia is due to kick off at 2.30pm GMT on Saturday 1 November at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the new home of Everton, in Liverpool.

Rugby: Scotland thrashes US 85-0 as Graham ties try-scoring record

Darcy Graham's hat trick equaled teammate Duhan van der Merwe's Scotland try-scoring record as the United States was thrashed 85-0 at Murrayfield on Saturday. Scotland scored 13 tries and 10 conversions in its highest ever score at its century-old home stadium and third highest overall.

27 U.S. cities and areas apply to host games at 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup

For the 2031 tournament, 27 cities and areas, featuring 33 venues, have signed letters of intent. These include Arizona, Atlanta, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles Region, Miami, Minneapolis and Nashville.

England hero Kabeya inspired by new rugby fans

England Rugby World Cup winner Sadia Kabeya said she "loved" that the sport was attracting new audiences following the Red Roses' triumph. Hosts England won the competition by beating Canada at Twickenham last month, with Kabeya named player of the match.

‘I won the Rugby World Cup with England - now I tend to 90 cows on a farm’

Former England rugby hero Julian White has swapped the pitch for a farm since calling it quits from the sport. White won 51 caps for England and was part of the side which won the Rugby World Cup in 2003.
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