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[Title] => Proud of his Filipino roots, pro rugby player Marcus Smith urges Pinoys to get into the sport
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[Title] => Fil-Aussie rugby star working to push release of detained dad in Bagong Diwa
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[Title] => NZ teen dies after taking part in rugby-inspired viral craze
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[Title] => Fil-Am Harvard grad makes history as US national rugby team pick
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[Title] => Rooting for rugby: Why a band of brothers is passionate about the sport
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[Title] => New PRFU chief looking to restart rugby activities
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[Title] => Philippine Rugby body elects new president
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