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    A fact of rugby

    A fact of rugby


    That's Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan response to the rising injury toll across Super Rugby Aotearoa.

    The physical nature of the competition has become a topic of conversation after long-term injuries to the likes of Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Jack Goodhue, Joe Moody and Folau Fakatava.

    McMillan says rugby is a physical game.



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     Health & Safety:
    The cricket community is rallying around Damien Martyn after the Australian great was hospitalised suddenly in Brisbane 21:17

     Entertainment:
    Miley Cyrus pitches her songwriting skills to legendary filmmakers and Hollywood stars at events to get involved in movies 20:08

     Entertainment:
    Jamie Lee Curtis is glad she narrowly dodged fame as a child thanks to her late mom Janet Leigh 19:38

     International:
    The US is ramping up its security in Louisiana, a year after a deadly terror attack 19:27

     Environment:
    Stormy weather's forecasted to keep battering Northland and Auckland until later tonight 19:27

     Entertainment:
    Olivia Culpo is saving all her clothes for her daughter 19:08

     Entertainment:
    Billie Lourd has paid tribute to her grandmother Debbie Reynolds on the ninth anniversary of her death 18:38

     Environment:
    Power is likely be restored tonight, and support's available for Horowhenua locals affected by Sunday's severe weather event 18:37

     Entertainment:
    Toni Collette has praised Kate Winslet for bringing an "incredible sense of trust and freedom" to the set of Goodbye June 18:08

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