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Top dogs deliver on emotional weekend for SA rugby

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli takes a closer look at the South African franchises' performance in the opening round of the European tournaments. 

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Toulouse hold off Exeter, Northampton save English Champions Cup blushes

SUNDAY WRAP: Record six-time winners Toulouse survived an early red card to edge Exeter 43-40 in the Champions Cup on Sunday before Northampton beat Cardiff 28-12 to end the English wait for a win on the opening weekend of the competition.

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Lions coach hails rugby community after tragic death of Hyron Andrews

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has praised La Rochelle and the rugby community for their incredible support following Hyron Andrews’ death, saying their compassion showed what rugby stands for.

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How Stormers went from 'flat' to 'fizzing'

REACTION: The ability to retain their composure, despite being down to 13 men, allowed the Stormers to blow English Premiership outfit Bristol Bears away at the weekend.

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European Cup

Marcus Smith shines after sin-bin as Harlequins overpower Vannes

WRAP: Marcus Smith shrugged off a first half sin bin to help Harlequins to a 57-19 bonus point win over Vannes in Pool Three of the European Challenge Cup.

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Ackermann's message to Bulls star Cheswill Jooste after Champions Cup hat-trick

REACTION: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has praised the progress 20-year-old Cheswill Jooste has made since stepping up to senior rugby.

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Sharks dedicate dramatic Lyon victory to Hyron Andrews

REACTION: The Sharks produced a remarkable finish in France on Saturday, with Litelihle Bester’s try after the final hooter securing a 40-33 Challenge Cup win over Lyon.

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Australia

Wallabies' Bledisloe crash reaffirms Boks, All Blacks as only real RWC 2027 contenders

OPINION: Australia's 21-43 Bledisloe Cup defeat to New Zealand in Sydney again showed that context should be added to their win over South Africa and that rugby's greatest rivals remain the main contenders one year out from Rugby World Cup 2027.

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European Cup

RECAP: Aviron Bayonnais v Cheetahs - Challenge Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Challenge Cup Round One encounter between Aviron Bayonnais and the Cheetahs at Stade Jean-Dauger in Bayonne.

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European Cup

Bayonne edge Cheetahs in France after dramatic second-half battle

The Cheetahs fought back to lead Bayonne but fell to a narrow 29-27 defeat in a thrilling Challenge Cup clash in France.

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Countries

Perris-Redding hat-trick powers USA Eagles past Italy

MATCH REPORT: A huge first 50 minutes set up the Eagle women to hold on for an impressive but also too-close-for-comfort 36-27 win over Italy in Mansfield, Texas.

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Australia

'That was excellent': All Blacks back on track after South Africa wake-up

REACTION: New Zealand coach Dave Rennie hailed his team's "character and courage" after two decisive victories over Australia put their 3-1 series defeat to world champions South Africa in the rearview mirror.

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