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    The Wallabies have lifted to third on the world rugby rankings - but just how real that improvement is will be proven on the fields of Europe next month

    The Wallabies have lifted to third on the world rugby rankings - but just how real that improvement is will be proven on the fields of Europe next month


    Despite the early loss of fullback Reece Hodge, Australia overcame stubborn resistance from Japan to make a winning start to their 2021 spring tour.

    The 32 - 23 win over the Brave Blossoms in Oita means the Wallabies have won five straight Tests for the first time since the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

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     Other Rugby News
     14 Sep: To the final play of the Ranfurly Shield clash between Canterbury and Tasman in Christchurch..
     14 Sep: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson accepts the worst defeat in the side's history wasn't up to the side's standards
     14 Sep: The halfback calvary is about to return for the All Blacks - just as they lose another number nine following the worst loss in their history against the Springboks
     14 Sep: The All Blacks' night to forget at Sky Stadium has been compounded by another halfback injury
     14 Sep: The All Blacks have taken a giant step backwards in a 43-10 crushing at the hands of South Africa in Wellington
     14 Sep: A rark-up at halftime has spurred the Black Ferns to a semi-final berth at the women's Rugby World Cup in the UK
     14 Sep: We start with a contender for understatement of the year...with All Blacks captain Scott Barrett reflecting on the record 43-10 thumping by the Springboks at Sky Stadium
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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    To the final play of the Ranfurly Shield clash between Canterbury and Tasman in Christchurch.. 17:27

    Business:
    Kiwisaver could have some room for improvement with the number of people contributing dropping 16:57

    Rugby:
    All Blacks coach Scott Robertson accepts the worst defeat in the side's history wasn't up to the side's standards 16:47

    International:
    How to give your indoor plants a spring clean 16:47

    Rugby League:
    The Warriors women have ended their NRLW season on a high, with a 44-6 thumping of the Wests Tigers in Sydney 16:17

    International:
    Donald Trump's health chief, RFK Jr, is dividing Republicans on vaccines 16:07

    Politics:
    Around half of Queensland patients are waiting over 30 minutes on stretchers as ramping 'worst on record' 15:47

    Athletics:
    Field athlete Lauren Bruce has failed to advance to the women's hammer throw final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 15:27

    Law and Order:
    Police are pleased a planned gang-related gathering in Tairawhiti happened without any issues this weekend 15:27

    Accident and Emergency:
    A person's died following a single-vehicle crash in Manawatu, west of Palmerston North 14:57


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