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Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, dies after suspected heatstroke at training in Japan

Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, dies after suspected heatstroke at training in Japan

  • His death was announced on Saturday by his team, Kyushu Electric Power Kyuden Voltex
  • Temperatures there reportedly reached around 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) on Monday
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New Zealand beat Ireland 40-21 to stay unbeaten in the Nations Championship

New Zealand beat Ireland 40-21 to stay unbeaten in the Nations Championship

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From concrete walls to open skies: Meet Chile’s first rugby team created inside a prison video

From concrete walls to open skies: Meet Chile’s first rugby team created inside a prison

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Scotland shake up team for Six Nations opener

Scotland shake up team for Six Nations opener

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Saudi Arabia not ruling out a bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup

Saudi Arabia not ruling out a bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup

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French court jails 3 rugby players for 12 to 14 years over rape

French court jails 3 rugby players for 12 to 14 years over rape

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Montpellier suspend Haouas after latest brush with the law

Montpellier suspend Haouas after latest brush with the law

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Olympic rugby stars and fresh faces ready for sevens action in Dubai

Olympic rugby stars and fresh faces ready for sevens action in Dubai

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Rugby and judo take center stage in latest Saudi Games action

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Saudi rugby players want ‘taste of international tournaments,’ says coach

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France claim their first Paris Olympic gold in rugby sevens

France claim their first Paris Olympic gold in rugby sevens

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Meet the women shaping rugby history in Saudi Arabia video

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Pollard’s late penalty sends South Africa into Rugby World Cup final

Pollard’s late penalty sends South Africa into Rugby World Cup final

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