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Here are the latest rugby headlines for Friday, July 1.
Rugby Sport News
RL Today: Halton on NRL radar, Leutele blow & Sutcliffe heads to Midlands
Hull KR forward Frankie Halton is attracting interest from the NRL following his rapid rise to the top. (Hull Live)
Fourth Japan player to miss France Test over Covid
Japan flyhalf Takuya Yamasawa has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss Saturday's first Test match against France, Japan's Rugby Football Union said on Friday.
The All Blacks' decline: a terminal tailspin or curious blip?
Last year proved to be historic for the All Blacks and not in a good way: three Test defeats was their worst run of form since 2009.
Jordan Henderson insight on Jude Bellingham tells Liverpool everything about transfer
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All Blacks v Ireland, first Test: All You Need to Know
What a week it has been, and the Test series is still a day away.
Loughman should not have returned after HIA - NZ Rugby
Ireland prop Jeremy Loughman should not have returned to play in Wednesday's match against the Maori All Blacks after suffering a head knock in the opening minutes, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said on Friday.
Healy comes through Ireland training unscathed
Cian Healy is set to take his place on the Ireland bench for tomorrow's first Test against New Zealand after coming through this morning’s captain’s run unscathed.