Drop goals making a comeback as vital scoring weapon at Rugby World Cup - The Japan Times
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The drop goal is by far the rarest form of scoring in rugby, but it has a rich history at the Rugby World Cup — including deciding two finals — and looks to be making a comeback again in Japan this year as a weapon to unlock tight contests.
France v South Africa LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 result from thriller as England learn semi-final opponent - Yahoo Sports
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France v South Africa LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 result from thriller as England learn semi-final opponent - Yahoo Sports
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Bulls bracing for 'benchmark' clash with URC rivals Leinster : PlanetRugby
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Rugby World Cup: How the All Blacks and Springboks made it to the final : PlanetRugby
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England avoid Samoa scare as Owen Farrell makes blunder in Rugby World Cup win, Rugby, Sport
South Africa beats France 29-28 in Rugby World Cup thriller, as England defeats Fiji 30-24 - ABC News
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Wales v Portugal result: Free-flowing Portuguese win hearts and minds at Rugby World Cup
England v Japan LIVE: Rugby World Cup result and reaction after ludicrous try off Joe Marler's head - Yahoo Sports
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How to stop England's new weapon at the Rugby World Cup – George Ford's drop goals
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England v South Africa player head-to-head: Springboks have Rugby World Cup fight on their hands
Rugby World Cup LIVE: England announce Argentina team as Marcus Smith starts - Yahoo Sports
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