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Japan winger fails doping test

Christian Loamanu, a Tongan on Japan's national rugby squad, was suspended on Thursday after testing positive for marijuana, his club side said. FULL STORY >>

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O'Neill gives Japan and Islanders hope

O'Neill gives Japan and Islanders hope

The Super Rugby competition could be expanded to include a team from either Japan or the Pacific Islands by 2011, Australian Rugby Union (ARU) chief executive John O'Neill said on Tuesday.

International round-up

Japan enjoyed a second success over America on Saturday, winning 32-17 in Tokyo's Prince Chichibu Stadium.

Japan double up against the Eagles

Japan double up against the Eagles

Having won the first Test last week Japan made it two from two against the USA Eagles on Saturday, beating them 32-17 at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground.

All to play for this weekend

All to play for this weekend

Argentina may currently occupy fourth position in the IRB World Rankings, but were they to lose to Ireland at Croke Park this weekend then they could lose that position to England, France or Wales depending on results elsewhere.

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Jamie Heaslip storms back into Lions contention!

SRWC: Tempe Old Devils

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The view from the Hill

Richard Hill takes time out to talk Six Nations...

Gallery - Six Nations Opening Weekend

It's show time! The 2009 Six Nations kicks off at Twickenham Is that Goode for you? Andy Goode scored after just 95 seconds Confidence? Arrogance? Crazy? Nick Mallett's selections were under the spotlight