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VIDEO: Big bad Brad falls on his sword

NEWS: Brad Thorn will leave the Reds at the end of the season, after a poor start to the Super Rugby campaign.

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Eagles edge Tigers in Final thriller

MATCH REPORT: The NWU Eagles claimed their second Varsity Cup title with a hard-fought 27-25 victory over UCT Ikey Tigers at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground in Potchefstroom.

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South Africa

Habana on why Nienaber must step out of Rassie's shadow

REACTION: Retired South Africa wing Bryan Habana said he is "not surprised" about Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber's imminent departure after this year's World Cup.

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Roos calls for local support at Sevens challenge

The usual after-effects associated with a long-haul flight from Japan were nowhere to be seen on the smiling face of Nadine Roos as she prepares with her South Africa Women’s Sevens teammates for this week's World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournament in Stellenbosch.

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France

Next episode in Kolbe 'soap opera'

REACTION: The Cheslin Kolbe 'soap opera' in Toulon had another chapter added to it at the weekend.

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Australia

First-day nerves as Wallabies finally meet Eddie Jones

SPOTLIGHT: Eddie Jones' second coming as Wallabies coach has officially begun after a three-day camp on the Gold Coast kicked off on Monday.

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Josh is no Wallaby Flook

INTERVIEW: Wallabies hopeful Josh Flook says he is thrilled to be a part of the 33-man squad on the Gold Coast for the first camp under new coach Eddie Jones.

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Johan Grobbelaar: Adding his name to the Bok debate

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Bulls team seemed to be finally hitting their strides and the players could finally be rewarded for their hard graft. 

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VIDEO: 'Jaco Kriel - the kind of guy you want in your team'

WATCH Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and captain Marius Louw speak about the legend that is Jaco Kriel!

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Libbok under the spotlight after kicking disaster

REACTION: It was a match that could have boosted the Stormers' chances of retaining the United Rugby Championship trophy. 

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Cheetahs sign 'All-American' for two seasons

CONTRACT NEWS: The Cheetahs confirmed that six players extended their contracts, while an 'All-American' scrumhalf is also returning to Bloemfontein.

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South Africa

Will the Boks get Stick after Nienaber?

OPINION: The dust had hardly settled on the shock announcement of Jacques Nienaber's impending departure and the focus shifted to his possible successor.

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VIDEO: Snyman busy knocking the Bok door down

WATCH as Munster coach Graham Rowntree talks about Springbok lock Rudolph Snyman's form.

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Ashton reaches 100 Premiership tries in Leicester rout

MATCH REPORT: Leicester wing Chris Ashton scored a hat-trick as he became the first player to record 100 Premiership tries in a 62-19 hammering of Exeter on Sunday.

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Griquas score late winner in Ellis Park thriller

MATCH REPORT: Burly replacement Cebo Dlamini scored the match-winning try well into the referee's additional time as Griquas snatched a late winner against the Lions at Ellis Park on Sunday.

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VIDEO: Leinster coach unpacks the reasons for Nienaber signing

WATCH as Leinster coach Leo Cullen unpacks the reasons for their decision to sign Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber.

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Why Cane is All Blacks' first-choice again

NEWS: The Waikato Chiefs believe All Blacks captain Sam Cane is rediscovering his best form after the evergreen flanker turned in another impressive performance for the Super Rugby Pacific leaders.

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Pumas go top with 10-try rout of the Griffons

MATCH REPORT: The defending champion Pumas continued to set the pace in South Africa's premier domestic competition with a 64-6 rout of the hapless Griffons at the NorthWest Stadium, in Welkom, on Sunday.

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Lions v Griquas RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Curie Cup Round Six encounter between the Lions and Griquas at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

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Griffons v Pumas RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Curie Cup Round Six encounter between the Griffons and Pumas at the NorthWest Stadium in Welkom.

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Japan

First loss for Deans' Wild Knights

JAPAN LEAGUE ONE WRAP: Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans experienced defeat for the first time in four-and-a-half years as his Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights were upset 44-25 by Shizuoka Blue Revs in the penultimate qualifying round of Japan Rugby League One.

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Australia

Seven in Wallaby squad ruled out due to concussion

NEWS: New Australia coach Eddie Jones was dealt a blow Sunday when seven players picked in his maiden squad were ruled out after a spate of concussions and injuries during a bruising Super Rugby Pacific weekend.

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Lions were good enough says Van Rooyen

REACTION: If the Lions weren’t good enough against Leinster in their United Rugby Championship match at Ellis Park on Saturday, the loss would not hurt so much, coach Ivan van Rooyen said.

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'Leinster is a different beast' warns Pienaar

REACTION: The Bulls need to be at their very best if they want to end Leinster’s unbeaten run says assistant coach Pine Pienaar.

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Quins keep top four hopes alive, Saints topple Sarries

WRAP: Harlequins scored seven tries as they sealed a bonus-point 48-20 victory over Newcastle Falcons at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday afternoon.

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Cheetahs win Cape Town scrap

MATCH REPORT: The Cheetahs left it late but they reclaimed the top spot on the Currie Cup standings - at least for the next 24 hours - when a hard-earned 26-17 win over Western Province in a scrappy Round Six encounter in Cape Town.

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New Zealand

All Black extends contract until 2027

NEWS: Rieko Ioane became the second All Black to resign until the end of the next Rugby World Cup cycle in 2027.

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Leinster end Lions' play-off dream in dramatic fashion

URC REPORT: Debutant Sam Prendergast landed a last-minute penalty to snatch a 39-36 win over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Connacht book a play-off spot

MATCH REPORT: Connacht confirmed their place in the Untied Rugby Championship play-offs after a 38-19 win over Cardiff.

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Stormers' home run comes to an end

URC REPORT:  The Stormers' incredible home record came to an abrupt end with a 24-26 defeat to Munster on Saturday at the Cape Town Stadium. 

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Graham double seals Edinburgh win

MATCH REPORT: Darcy Graham scored two tries as Edinburgh coasted a comfortable 45-21 United Rugby Championship victory over Ospreys.

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Stormers v Munster RECAP | URC

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 17 encounter between the Stormers and Munster in Cape Town.

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Lions v Leinster RECAP | URC

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 17 encounter between the Lions and Leinster at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

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Western Province v Cheetahs RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Curie Cup Round Six encounter between Western Province and the Cheetahs in Cape Town.

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Bulls punish Zebre to keep play-off hopes alive

URC REPORT: The Bulls kept their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes alive with a comfortable 78-12 bonus-point win over Zebre at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Bulls v Zebre RECAP | URC

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 17 encounter between the Bulls and Zebre at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

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South Africa

Nienaber reveals his post-World Cup plan

NEWS: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will finish his run as the national coach at the conclusion of the team’s World Cup campaign in France before taking up a position in Leinster’s coaching ranks in Ireland next year.

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Chiefs maintain 100 percent Super record

SATURDAY WRAP: The unbeaten Chiefs overcame a nine-point deficit at half-time to beat the Hurricanes 33-17 on Saturday and reclaim the top spot in Super Rugby Pacific.

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Larkham on Fiji's World Cup prospects: This will do them a world of good

REACTION: Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has hailed his team's composure after they held off a surging Fijian Drua to stretch their Super Rugby Pacific record to seven wins from eight this season.

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Ulster climb above Stormers after seeing off Dragons

URC REPORT: Hooker Tom Stewart claimed a second consecutive hat-trick in the United Rugby Championship to help Ulster to a six-try 40-19 victory over the Dragons in Belfast.

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Glasgow edge Scarlets to secure home URC quarterfinal

URC REPORT: On a wet and windy night at Scotstoun, Glasgow Warriors did what they had to do in order to book a home draw in the URC play-off quarterfinals with one game of the regular season to spare, beating Scarlets 12-9.

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Du Preez helps Sale book spot in play-offs

PREMIERSHIP FRIDAY WRAP: Sale Sharks sealed their spot in the play-offs with an impressive 36-20 victory over hosts Bristol Bears on Friday.

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England

VIDEO: The Bath connection that secured England lock a World Cup lifeline at Loftus

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White explains why they signed England lock Charlie Ewels at Loftus Versfeld on a short-term contract.

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Feisty Benetton push Sharks all the way in Durban thriller

URC REPORT: The Sharks took a significant step in their quest to qualify for the United Rugby Championship quarterfinals with a thrilling 43-33 bonus-point win over Benetton at Kings Park on Friday.

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Sharks v Benetton RECAP| URC

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 17 encounter between the Sharks and Benetton at Kings Park in Durban.

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Sharks v Bulls RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Curie Cup Round Six encounter between the Sharks and Bulls at Kings Park in Durban.

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Bonus-point Bulls hold out slippery Sharks

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls held out in the face of a determined second-half comeback to record a bonus-point 24-20 Currie Cup Round Six win over the Sharks at Kings Park, in Durban, on Friday.

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URC, Round 17 - Teams and predictions

SATURDAY PREVIEW: It is all about securing wins as the Bulls and Lions fight to remain in the race for the playoffs in the penultimate round of the United Rugby Championship pool matches.

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Huge sigh for Thorn as Reds clinch victory

FRIDAY WRAP: The Queensland Reds won for the first time overseas in four years to burst Moana Pasifika's bubble in Samoa with a comfortable 40-28 victory.

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Currie Cup, Round Six - teams and prediction

PREVIEW: Jake White does not have the luxury of his full United Rugby Championship squad at his disposal, but he is courageously pushing ahead with his two-pronged assault on domestic and international competitions.

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Goosen to pivot Bulls against Zebre

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Johan Goosen will get his first Bulls start in the United Rugby Championship since recovering from his shoulder repair seven weeks ago.

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South Africa

Matfield: Why Etzebeth is the best ever

If Victor Matfield is to be believed, and as a former lock we have to take his word for it, Eben Etzebeth is the best lock the world has ever seen.

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Bok returns on the bench for Stormers

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: There are three changes to the Stormers’ starting forward pack and one in the backline for their United Rugby Championship encounter with Munster at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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Lions make minor tweaks for Leinster

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions have named their team to face Leinster in Round 17 of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

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Ireland

Biden: Rugby is safer than American football

SPOTLIGHT: United States President Joe Biden told an Irish audience he would prefer his children to play rugby rather than American football due to the risk of brain injuries.

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France

All Black's Montpellier 'on the up' before final rerun

PREVIEW: New Zealand wing George Bridge said his Montpellier side are "on the up" before hosting Castres on Saturday in a rerun of last season's French Top 14 Final.

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Paul Treu's UWC book Varsity Cup spot

VARSITY SHIELD REPORT: UWC have been crowned the 2023 Varsity Shield champions for a third time when they held off CPUT for a brave and valiant 24-18 victory in Bellville, Cape Town.

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'Under-appreciated in SA': The reason behind Smith's move to Italy

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The United Rugby Championship returns with a vengeance this week and South African-born and raised Benetton playmaker Rhyno Smith is excited to go against his former team when the Italians march into Durban to face the Sharks.

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'RG is a big threat': Bok trial in Cape Town

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok and Stormers lock Marvin Orie is not underestimating the threat posed by fellow South African RG Snyman.

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URC, Round 17 - Teams and Predictions

FRIDAY PREVIEW: The Sharks are entering their United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash against Benetton in a do-or-die situation with a play-off spot and Champions Cup qualification on the line. 

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VIDEO: Lions & Bulls get Irish advice on Leinster conundrum

WATCH as former Munster and Ireland star Alan Quinlan hands out some handy advice to the Lions and Bulls ahead of their respective URC face-offs with unbeaten Irish province Leinster.

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URC, Round 17 - Referee Appointments

SPOTLIGHT: The match officials appointments for the United Rugby Championship Round 17 fixtures have been confirmed.

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Stats show SA teams' chances of reaching the URC play-offs

STATS ATTACK: Sixteen rounds of the United Rugby Championship are gone, two to go, and a huge amount in the melting pot.

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England

Ruan Ackermann: England's World Cup wildcard

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Gloucester head coach George Skivington has suggested that Ruan Ackermann could still potentially be a World Cup wildcard for England despite talks of a long injury lay-off.

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Wallaby takes centre stage for Sharks against Benetton

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell has revealed his team for a pivotal United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash against Benetton on Friday.

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Japan

De Klerk's team gearing up for final four in Japan

PREVIEW: As the Japan Rugby League One kicks into overdrive and teams jostle for that pivotal semi-final spot, a win for Springbok Faf de Klerk’s Eagles will put Yokohama in pole position for a place in the final four, requiring just one log point from their final round tie with Kobelco Kobe Steelers.

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Pollard reveals his future plans

NEWS: Rugby Australia and the Brumbies announced hooker Billy Pollard has committed his future to Australian Rugby until the end of 2025.

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Japan aiming to host World Cup in 2035 again

NEWS: Japan wants to bring back the World Cup to Asia for a second time as they aim to host it again as early as 2035, the country's rugby union chief said.

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Michael Hooper is juggling all options

NEWS: Michael Hooper is excited about the fact that he is flirting with his career, not knowing what his next move is going to be.

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England

Billy Vunipola's World Cup hopes in the balance

NEWS: Saracens and England No.8 Billy Vunipola will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a knee injury in his club's Champions Cup defeat at La Rochelle.

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'It's simple': Lions want to rattle Leinster with key advantage

SPOTLIGHT: Lions captain Marius Louw admitted that his team will be relying on the thin air in Johannesburg to do its job when they face Leinster in a United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash.

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'He changed the game': England wing to hang up his boots

SPOTLIGHT: England wing Chris Ashton is to retire at the end of the season after an 18-year career in Rugby Union and Rugby League, Premiership club Leicester announced on Wednesday.

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'It will still hit me': Bok lock opens up on Highveld return

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok lock Jason Jenkins knows that altitude will be a factor as he travels to South Africa with Leinster this week.

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VIDEO: Why the Sharks are 'frustrating' Schalk

WATCH as Springbok legend Schalk Willem Petrus Burger chats to @king365ed about the reasons behind the cash-flush Sharks' inability to get full value about their star-studded squad.

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'Orange card' to hit World Cup

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby is considering adopting orange cards for the World Cup, according to Joel Jutge, the governing body’s head of match officials.

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New Zealand

Drastic All Blacks coaching overhaul on the cards

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Incoming All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson is reportedly looking to raid some Super Rugby franchises to enhance his coaching roster.

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REPORT: England lock signs for Bulls

TRANSFER NEWS: The Bulls have reportedly bolstered their second-row stocks with an England international.

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Lions and Bulls get a boost as Leinster reveals travelling squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: An inexperienced Leinster squad will depart Dublin on Tuesday for their final two games in the regular season of the United Rugby Championship.

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Ireland

'It is a privilege': Ireland get double boost

NEWS: Ireland stars Josh van der Flier and James Ryan have signed IRFU contract extensions.

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Leinster ready to step into the Lions' Den and Bulls' Kraal

LISTEN as Leinster coach Leo Cullen opens up about his upcoming URC trip to South Africa and two matches at iconic stadiums - Ellis Park and Loftus Versfeld.

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'We don't want to drag the union's name in the mud'

SPOTLIGHT: Scrumhalf Embrose Papier says it is time the Bulls' players take more responsibility as they look to finish the season on a high note.

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VIDEO: Lions face 'season defining' fortnight

WATCH as Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen unpacks the main lessons from his team's debut season in Europe and what awaits his team in the next fortnight.

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Slap on the wrist for 'Super cheap shot'

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Angus Blyth has had his suspension reduced from six to three weeks after the Queensland lock was sent off for a late, high hit on Brumbies wing Corey Toole.

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Snyman heads to Cape Town

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: A 31-man Munster travelling squad is heading to South Africa ahead of the two final United Rugby Championship rounds of the regular season.

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SEMIFINAL WRAP: Eagles host Ikeys in the Final

The North West University Eagles will host the University of Cape Town Tigers in the Final of the 2023 Varsity Cup.

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Travel issues an 'anomaly' as SA teams crash out of Europe

SPOTLIGHT: Exeter's Director of Rugby Rob Baxter has weighed in on the travelling debate after his team smashed the Stormers in their Champions Cup quarterfinal on Saturday.

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Rugby World Cup

Top 7 RWC ‘23 games not to miss | The 7 biggest RWC ‘23 games to watch

The final spot for the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023 has been occupied by Portugal and only nine months lay ahead before the big event kicks off.

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Springbok says Leicester players were blindsided

NEWS: Springbok Jasper Wiese says he felt mad and disappointed when both Leicester coaches, Steve Borthwick and Kevin Sinfield, announced their departure to the RFU and the England job at the end of last year.

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Stormers' demise: Crunching the numbers

ANALYSIS: Exeter Chiefs dominated the pride of South Africa when they beat the Stormers (42-17) with a commanding performance in their Champions Cup quarterfinal at Sandy Park at the weekend.

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Ireland star still aiming for World Cup

NEWS: The final verdict is in: Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton will not take part in Leinster’s remaining fixtures this season after limping off with a groin injury sustained during the Six Nations.

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Stade Rochelais to 'take it up a notch'

REACTION: New Zealand scrumhalf Tawera Kerr-Barlow said holders La Rochelle need to improve after he scored twice to overcome Saracens 24-10 on Sunday to reach the Champions Cup last four.

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Criminal charges to follow in Lions' SpyGate saga?

REACTION: The possibility of criminal charges has been placed on the table in the wake of a revelation that a Lions coach has accused a colleague of 'spying' on him.

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Cheetahs easily dispatch 14-man Lions

MATCH REPORT: The Cheetahs put their Currie Cup campaign back on track with a commanding 52-15 win over a 14-man Lions team at Ellis Park on Sunday.

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Topping the charts: Bosch shows his worth on attack

STATISTICAL SPOTLIGHT: The scoreline might suggest Saturday's quarterfinal between Toulouse and the Sharks was one-sided, but that was far from the case as the visitors showed some fight in France.

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Dobson: 'I have done a poor job'

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers head coach John Dobson said he is disappointed with his role in Saturday's Champions Cup quarterfinal defeat to Exeter Chiefs.

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Eddie Jones explains interesting selections in Wallaby squad

REACTION: Wallabies coach Eddie Jone, says he didn’t look to pick “the commentators choice” when he announced his first national squad ahead of their training camp.

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Bad habits Dragons' downfall says coach

REACTION: Dai Flanagan, coach of Welsh side Dragons, says his side must change their habits and shake off the bad ones to set different standards.

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Japan

Kriel helps Eagles soar

ROUND 14 WRAP: The race to the semifinals in the second edition of Japan Rugby League One looks set to go down to the wire after the teams ranked one to five all won on Matchday 14.

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Disappointing end for Blitzboks in Singapore

NEWS; The Springbok Sevens conceded valuable ground to their opponents in the race to automatic qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games with their joint-12th placed-finish at the Singapore Sevens on Sunday, but more disappointing was the fact that they could not sustain the good effort from Hong Kong last weekend.

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Franco Smith's sage message to SA franchises

WATCH as Springbok and current Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith unpacks the South African teams' first season in Europe's premier competitions.

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Wright still optimistic about Reds' season and coach

NEWS: Queensland Reds captain Liam Wright is still optimistic about their season, opting to stay positive despite his coach Brad Thorn’s despondence after their loss to the Brumbies on Friday.

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'It was the turning point': Sharks boss opens up on that forward pass

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell says his team's disallowed try midway in the second half against Toulouse was the big "turning point in the game".

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Lolesio puts hand up after Wallabies snub

NEWS: Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has put his faith in Noah Lolesio and believes he still has a future with the Wallabies after the number ten's "superb" response to his Test squad snubbing.

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Good news for Rebels after bruising loss

NEWS: After five of their key forwards hobbled off injured in their bruising loss to the Blues, the Rebels got some good news that at least two of them will be ready to face fourth-placed Crusaders, who are the reigning Super Rugby Pacific champions.

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Another title, Olympic qualification for New Zealand

SEVENS WRAP: New Zealand stamped their class as the top nation after winning the Singapore Sevens title fending off the resilient Argentinians 19-17 to cap off a weekend of intense rugby action at the National Stadium on Sunday.

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Springbok ends South Africa's participation in Europe

MATCH REPORT: Springbok Franco Smith snuffed out the last hope South Africa had of its continued participation in Europe.

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Stade Rochelais too strong for Sarries

MATCH REPORT: Saracens couldn't match a masterful Stade Rochelais performance in the Champions Cup quarterfinals as they went down 10-24 to the defending champions at the Stade Marcel Deflandre on Sunday.

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WP back to winning ways as they thump Griffons

MATCH REPORT: Western Province scored seven tries for a full house of five log points on their way to a 47-28 win against Griffons in their Currie Cup encounter in Cape Town on Saturday.

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History-making Benetton ends Cardiff's Euro dream

MATCH REPORT: Cardiff's hopes of a third Challenge Cup title ended at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo with a 23-27 quarterfinal loss to Benetton on Saturday.

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'One of those horrible ones': Stormers star out for 'quite a while'

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers head coach John Dobson admitted that his team missed Deon Fourie's influence in their Champions Cup quarterfinal against Exeter Chiefs on Saturday.

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Lions vs Cheetahs RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Five encounter between the Lions and Cheetahs at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

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Toulon makes big Euro statement

MATCH REPORT: Toulon powered into the Challenge Cup semifinals with an emphatic 48-23 win over reigning champions Lyon at the Stade Félix Mayol on Saturday.

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Sluggish Stormers blown away by Exeter Chiefs

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: The Stormers' first Champions Cup campaign has ended after they fell to a 17-42 defeat to Exeter Chiefs in their quarterfinal at Sandy Park on Saturday.

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Toulouse thump Sharks in Champions Cup quarterfinal

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: The Sharks have been knocked out of the Champions Cup after they suffered a 20-54 defeat to Stade Toulousain in their Champions Cup quarterfinal at Stade Ernest Wallon in Toulouse.

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Run-away win for rampant Blues over Rebels

SATURDAY WRAP: Melbourne's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Blues has ended in misery with a crushing 54-17 defeat as well as losing three key players to injury.

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Scarlets stun Clermont

MATCH REPORT: A 77th-minute Sam Costelow conversion proved the difference as Scarlets reached the Challenge Cup semifinals for the first time with a dramatic 32-30 win over ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Parc y Scarlets on Friday.

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Western Province v Griffons RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Five encounter between Western Province and the Griffons in Cape Town.

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Champions Cup favourites Leinster outclass Leicester

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Leinster emphatically underlined their Champions Cup credentials with an impressive 55-24 thrashing of Leicester Tigers in the quarterfinals in Dublin on Friday.

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Glasgow Warriors v Lions RECAP | Challenge Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the European Challenge Cup quarterfinal encounter between Glasgow Warriors and the Lions at Scotstoun.

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VIDEO: How Bulls ended 10-match losing streak

WATCH as Bulls forwards coach Russell Winter unpacks his team's demolition of Griquas, their first Currie Cup win of the season.

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Exeter Chiefs v Stormers RECAP | European Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the European Cup quarterfinal encounter between Exeter Chiefs and the Stormers at Sandy Park.

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Fourteen-man Sharks end Pumas' unbeaten run

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks' impressive defensive effort in the second half made sure they record a 19-12 win over the Pumas at Kings Park on Friday.

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Bulls break their duck against hapless Griquas

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls finally recorded their first Currie Cup win of the season.

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Challenge Cup quarterfinals - teams and predictions

SATURDAY PREVIEW: It will be a battle of the Springboks when Glasgow Warriors host the Lions at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday.

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Toulouse v Sharks RECAP | European Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the European Cup quarterfinal encounter between Stade Toulousain and the Sharks at Stade Ernest Wallon, in Toulouse.

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South Africa

#RIP MASTER: Celebration of Life event confirmed

UPDATE: The date for a Celebration of Life event for the late Ian McIntosh has been revealed.

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New Zealand stamp authority at Singapore Sevens

SEVENS WRAP: Defending champions Fiji suffered a surprising setback against near-neighbours Samoa at the Singapore Rugby Sevens on Saturday, while series leaders New Zealand asserted their class with wins against Australia and South Africa in the pools.

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Deon Fourie on Joe Marler exchange: 'It is not what you think'

REACTION: Seasoned Stormers utility forward Deon Fourie has given his side of the story on the altercation between himself and controversial England prop Joe Marler.

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Champions Cup, Quarterfinals - Teams and Predictions

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PREVIEW: The South African rugby public will be eager to see if their country will be represented in the Champions Cups semifinals this season.

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Thorn questions his future as rubble Reds unravel

FRIDAY WRAP: Brad Thorn fears he has taken the Reds as far as he can after the floodgates opened in the first loss to the Brumbies in Brisbane since 2015.

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'He looks a bit like Malcolm Marx': Wallabies' shock selection out to impress

SPOTLIGHT: After surviving a cancer scare, Melbourne hooker Jordan Uelese knows there are far worse things than being called big and ugly.

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CONFIRMED: Sharks lose another Bok star ahead of Toulouse clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell has been forced to make some changes to his matchday squad for Saturday's Champions Cup quarterfinal against Toulouse in France.

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Sharks v Pumas RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Five encounter between the Sharks and Pumas at Kings Park in Durban.

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Bok's response to Lions recall

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has made two forced changes to his team for their European Challenge Cup quarterfinal encounter with an in-form Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

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South Africa

REPORT: Nigel Owens says no to Rassie

SPOTLIGHT: Legendary former referee Nigel Owens has reportedly turned down an offer to join the Springboks' coaching team ahead of this year's World Cup in France.

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Massive blow as Sharks boss provides update on Etzebeth

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines.

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Bulls vs Griquas RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Five encounter between the Bulls and Griquas at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

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VIDEO: Another Super cheap shot

WATCH as Reds lock Angus Blyth commits an act of foul play that is likely to earn him a very long ban.

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Stormers suffer huge blow ahead of Champions Cup quarterfinal

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers head coach John Dobson has revealed his team for their Champions Cup quarterfinal at Sandy Park on Saturday.

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South Africa

The man behind World Rugby and SARU's tackle height agenda

NEWS: SA Rugby has established a task team to consider World Rugby's recommendations on lowering tackle height in schools and club rugby.

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VIDEO: ‘I would walk away as well’

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White makes a bold statement, following his reinstatement as Currie Cup coach.

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French take on Sharks' Euro venture

INTERVIEW: South African sides the Stormers and the Sharks will compete in the Champions Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, in a first for the country.

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Currie Cup, Round Five - Teams and Predictions

PREVIEW: The Easter Weekend will serve up a sweet dose of Currie Cup action as the fifth round of matches are spread over three days, from Friday to Sunday.

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Scarlets v Clermont Auvergne - Teams and Prediction

CHALLENGE CUP QUARTERFINAL: Having beaten two French teams in their last two Challenge Cup ties, Scarlets will be bidding for the hat-trick when they host three-time winners Clermont Auvergne at Parc y Scarlets on Friday.

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VIDEO: Two-time winner's World Cup dream hanging by a thread

WATCH as Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie delivers an unhealthy dosage of bad news on the knee injury of veteran Springbok utility Francois Philippus Lodewyk Steyn.

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How Sharks and Stormers can get 'home' semifinals

NEWS: European Professional Club Rugby announced the venues which are in line to host the Champions Cup semifinal matches later this month.

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How the Tiger came out in Pollard

WATCH as England scrumhalf Ben Youngs talks about the South African influence at Leicester Tigers ahead of their European Cup quarterfinal trip to Leinster.

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Toulouse v Sharks: Tale of the tape

SPOTLIGHT: Stade Toulousain and the Sharks will go head-to-head in a European Cup quarterfinal at Stade Ernest-Wallon in the Sept Deniers district of Toulouse, in southwestern France.

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Japan

Wallaby versus All Black flyhalf battle in Japan

PREVIEW: Japan Rugby League One boasts a batch of quality international flyhalves to rival any league in the world, and three of them will look to helm their sides towards the semifinals as competition resumes after last weekend’s bye.

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Singapore Sevens preview

WORLD SERIES ROUND NINE: Fresh off a thrilling weekend in Hong Kong, the world's 16 best teams have arrived in Singapore for the next stop on the global calendar.

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Stormers embrace 'disruptive' trip to Exeter

SPOTLIGHT: Heads down and work is the theme inside the Stormers camp as they prepare for their first Champions Cup quarterfinal fixture against Exeter Chiefs.

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South Africa

#RIP MASTER: Forever a legend

REACTION: The tributes continued to pour in in the wake of the passing of the legendary ex-Sharks and Springbok coach Ian McIntosh.

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England

RFU forced to address racism

SPOTLIGHT: Racism has been experienced by players at all levels of elite rugby in England, according to a survey published by the Rugby Football Union.

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BlitzBok makes a bold claim as Singapore looms

NEWS: His early days as a Blitzbok were a breeze for Shaun Williams.

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Leinster v Leicester Tigers - Teams and Prediction

Leicester Tigers will be looking to be the first club to inflict defeat on Leinster this season when they meet in Dublin on Friday.

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Wiese's 'devastating' contribution in Euro play-off

STAT ATTACK: Springbok No.8 Jasper Wiese was one of three Premiership players that stood out in the Champions Cup Round of 16 clashes.

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South Africa

Lengthy injury lay-off for Bok scrumhalf

INJURY UPDATE: The Sharks will be without one of their Boks during key stage in the season.

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Big bad Brad axes some big Reds names

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS: James O'Connor has been benched and Suliasi Vunivalu left out altogether from the Reds side to face the Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific.

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Breaking: First coaching casualty in Bulls camp

NEWS: The Bulls have announced adjustments to its Currie Cup coaching structures for the remainder of the season.

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South Africa

Tributes pour in for ex-Bok coach

#RIP MASTER: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ian McIntosh - a great man of rugby who gave back so much and worked tirelessly to promote the game of rugby."

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Fourie on Tshituka's ban: 'It's massive'

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: The Lions backrow Emmanuel Tshituka has been suspended for three weeks.

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Big blow as holders La Rochelle's prop cops four-week ban

DISCIPLINARY NEWS: La Rochelle prop Georges-Henri Colombe has been banned for four weeks ban for dangerous play at a ruck during last weekend's Champions Cup last 16 win, tournament organisers European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) announced on Wednesday.

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VIDEO: Disgusting Joe Marler at it again

WATCH as former Springbok assistant coach Swys de Bruin points out the disgusting tactic used by England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler.

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Lions playing with a lot more 'freedom after' internal turmoil

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Just a month ago the Lions found themselves facing one of the biggest internal face-offs.

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Wales

Former Wales star reveals dementia fight as legal case grows

NEWS: Former Wales international Dafydd James has revealed he has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia as a legal case of former sportsmen and women claiming they suffered brain injuries during their careers has grown to 380.

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Lions get some serious Bok muscle back

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions have named their 25-man squad to travel to Scotland for their EPCR Challenge Cup quarterfinal encounter against Glasgow Warriors.

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New Zealand

'An easy decision': All Blacks prop decides playing future

NEWS: All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2026.

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Shimlas outplay Maties at the Danie Craven

VARSITY CUP WRAP: The visiting UFS Shimlas put on a masterclass of attacking rugby as they thrashed the Maties 44-12 and booked a home semifinal.

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South Africa

'Fans fire coaches': Rassie open to new coaching gig

SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus made no secret of his desire to take on another coaching challenge one day.

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VIDEO: Bulls' losing streak is 'irrelevant' says Jake White

REACTION: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake said his team's losing streak is "irrelevant" as they pick up the pieces after their Champions Cup exit.

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Cheetahs coach hopes for more Euro doors

REACTION: Head coach Hawies Fourie hopes that the Cheetahs’ recent run in the European Challenge Cup will open more ‘doors’ to international competition.

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'Game over': Exeter boss on why Stormers get the favourites tag

SPOTLIGHT: Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter believes his team will be underdogs against the Stormers in their Champions Cup quarterfinal on Saturday.

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South Africa

Springbok Du Toit's price tag too high for Toulon

TRANSFER TALK: Springbok loose forward Pieter-Steph du Toit’s move to French rugby club Toulon has reportedly fallen through due to his high price tag.

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Referees for Euro quarterfinals confirmed

NEWS: EPCR have announced the referees for the quarterfinals of the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup who have been appointed by a committee chaired by the organiser’s Head of Match Officials, Tony Spreadbury.

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Sharks want a 'fair chance' against Toulouse

SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks took down some important notes when the Bulls faced Toulouse over the weekend.

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Leinster get major Champions Cup boost

INJURY UPDATE: Ireland star Garry Ringrose will be available for Leinster's Champions Cup quarterfinal match against Leicester Tigers on Friday.

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European quarterfinal line-up shows URC's strength

REVIEW: There were of course disappointed teams who failed to make the cut, but the line-ups for the quarterfinal round of both the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup provide a good advertisement for the strength of the United Rugby Championship.

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Exeter bring in a couple of new faces

TRANSFER NEWS: Exeter Chiefs have been busy in the transfer market, announcing the signings of two new players following the acquisition of  Wales centre Joe Hawkins.

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CONFIRMED: Champions Cup quarterfinal fixtures

Following a highly-competitive Round of 16 weekend, EPCR announced the dates, venues and kick-off times of the Heineken Champions Cup quarterfinal matches.

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'Absolutely superb': Dobson opens up on 'brave' plan against Harlequins

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers head coach John Dobson praised his team for sticking to the plan in their Champions Cup Round of 16 clash against the Harlequins in Cape Town on Saturday.

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'A difficult spot': Sharks face anxious wait on key players

SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks could be forced to make some big changes for their Champions Cup quarterfinal next weekend.

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Toulouse add to Bulls' misery

MATCH REPORT: Toulouse march into the Champions Cup quarterfinals with a commanding 33-9 win over Bulls on Sunday.

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Exeter Chiefs set up date with Stormers

MATCH REPORT: Hooker Jack Yeandle crossed in the final play of extra time to send Exeter Chiefs into the Champions Cup quarterfinals on tries scored as they drew 33-33 with 14-man Montpellier Hérault at Sandy Park on Sunday.

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VIDEO: No ‘foolishness’ from Lions for the Glasgow clash

REACTION: When you play the Challenge Cup quarterfinals you field your strongest team.

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Franco Smith's big warning ahead of quarterfinal against Lions

REACTION: Glasgow head coach Franco Smith believes his team can be a lot more clinical despite their 73-33 win over the Dragons in their Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash.

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Australia

Eddie Jones takes brutal swipe at Wallabies lock

SPOTLIGHT: Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has taken a brutal swipe at veteran lock Rory Arnold.

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Australia

Big names omitted from Eddie Jones' first Wallabies squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Teenage sensation Max Jorgensen and Melbourne playmaker Carter Gordon are among six uncapped players in Eddie Jones's first Wallabies squad ahead of this year's Rugby World Cup.

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Hong Kong Sevens: All Blacks claim gold, BlitzBoks end sixth

DAY THREE WRAP: Leroy Carter beat the dead-ball line and two defenders in a high-speed chase as New Zealand raced to a big early lead in the first half before Fiji - looking for consecutive win number 42 in Hong Kong - hit back from 90 metres out.

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CONFIRMED: Challenge Cup quarterfinal fixtures

Following the conclusion of the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, the fixtures for the quarterfinals on the weekend of April 7/8 are now confirmed.

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Griquas produce stunning fightback to sink WP in Cape Town

CURRIE CUP REPORT: Griquas produced a second-half fightback to beat Western Province 32-13 in their Currie Cup Round Four clash at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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Glasgow set up quarterfinal date with Lions

CHALLENGE CUP WRAP: Connacht exited the Challenge Cup at the Round of 16 stage following a 41-19 defeat at the hands of Benetton at the Stadio Comunale di Mongio on Saturday.

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Saracens survive Ospreys scare

MATCH REPORT: Saracens twice came from behind to beat Ospreys 35-20 on Sunday, securing their place in the Champions Cup quarterfinals.

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Stade Toulousain v Bulls RECAP | Champions Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round of 16 encounter between Stade Toulousain and the Bulls in Toulouse.

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Injuries and tries galore as Bok-laden Sharks thump Munster

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: The Sharks advanced to the quarterfinals of the Champions Cup after they thumped Munster 50-35 in their Round of 16 clash at Kings Park on Saturday.

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Lions make it back-to-back Currie Cup wins

MATCH REPORT: The Lions recorded their second successive Currie Cup win, beating the Sharks 34-22 at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Fourie stars as Stormers book spot in Champions Cup last eight

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: The Stormers booked their spot in the Champions Cup quarterfinals with a 32-28 win over Premiership side Harlequins at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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Fourteen-man Lions blow Racing 92 away

MATCH REPORT:  A resilient Lions team survived an early red card to book a spot in the Challenge Cup quarterfinals. 

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Hong Kong Sevens: Cup Quarterfinal line-up confirmed

DAY TWO WRAP: The BlitzBoks will face Fiji in their Cup quarterfinal at the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday.

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Chiefs and Brumbies edge their arch-rivals

SATURDAY WRAP: Wing Emoni Narawa has scored two first-half tries as the Chiefs extended their winning start to the Super Rugby Pacific season to six matches with a 20-13 win over the Blues.

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Hurricanes hold off Foce in try-fest

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: Western Force were left to rue a poor first half after falling just short against the Hurricanes, with the Super Rugby Pacific heavyweights taking a 45-42 win in Palmerston North on Sunday.

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Boks star as Tigers reach quarterfinals

MATCH REPORT: Springboks Jasper Wiese and Handre Pollard scored all their team's points as Leicester Tigers booked their place in the Champions Cup quarterfinals.

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Holders Stade Rochelais break Gloucester hearts with late try

CURRIE CUP REPORT: Gloucester were minutes away from the Champions Cup quarterfinals before Stade Rochelais wing Teddy Thomas’ 78th-minute try broke English hearts in a 26-29 defeat at the Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday.

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Pumas rout Cheetahs to go top

MATCH REPORT: The defending-champion Pumas routed the Cheetahs 61-21, to replace them at the top of the Currie Cup standings.

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Leinster see off Ulster to set up home quarterfinal against Leicester

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Leinster powered into the Champions Cup quarter-inals after seeing off a dogged Ulster side 30-15 at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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VIDEO: Damian Willemse's extraordinary finish against Harlequins

WATCH as Stormers star Damian Willemse produced an "outrageous" finish in his team's Champions Cup Round of 16 victory over Harlequins at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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Champions Cup, Round of 16 - Teams and Predictions

PREVIEW: If South African sides were unsure of the challenge of playing in Europe, they will get a full-on reality check this weekend when three massive games involving South African franchises take place in the Champions Cup.

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Toulon end Cheetahs' Euro journey

WELCOME to the readers' forum for the challenge Cup Round of 16 encounter between Toulon and the Cheetahs.

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Stormers v Harlequins RECAP | Champions Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round of 16 encounter between the Stormers and Harlequins in Cape Town.

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Clermont and Scarlets march on

FRIDAY WRAP: Bristol Bears exited the Challenge Cup at the Round of 16 stage as they fell to a 26-33 reverse at the hands of ASM Clermont Auvergne at Ashton Gate.

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Cheetahs' Euro future 'up in the air'

INTERVIEW: The Cheetahs will feature in their first big European play-off match when they face Toulon in the Round of 16 on Saturday.

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Sharks v Munster RECAP | Champions Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round of 16 encounter between the Sharks and Munster at Kings Park in Durban.

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Big guns ease through

DAY ONE WRAP: Results went largely as expected on a rainy day in Hong Kong with victories for New Zealand, Australia (defending Sevens World Series champions), Fiji, Argentina and France among others.

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VIDEO: Munster coach makes big statement about Sharks

SPOTLIGHT: Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has compared the Sharks to Europe's most successful club ahead of their Champions Cup Round of 16 clash in Durban on Saturday.

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Depleted Crusaders overcome Reds, Highlanders march on

SUPER RUGBY WRAP: The depleted Crusaders have made it 12 straight wins over the Queensland Reds, who are again counting the costs of unforced errors in a second-straight Super Rugby Pacific loss.

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Wales

WRU's new salary cap

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and the country’s four regions have agreed to a new financial package aimed at enabling sustainability and growth over the next six years.

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South Africa

'I’m not convinced': Lambie weighs in on tackle height debate

SPOTLIGHT: For a player who suffered multiple concussions that forced his premature retirement from rugby at the age of 28, former Springbok playmaker Pat Lambie is an important voice in the debate around making the game safer.

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Griffons end their duck with historic win

MATCH REPORT: The Griffons recorded their first win since returning to the Currie Cup competition, edging a Bulls 32-28 in Welkom on Friday.

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Cheetahs v Pumas RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Four encounter between the Cheetahs and Pumas in Bloemfontein.

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Lions opt for continuity

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen opted for continuity as he made one change for the historic Challenge Cup Round of 16 match against Racing 92.

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Challenge Cup Round of 16 - Teams and predictions

SATURDAY PREVIEW: The Cheetahs and Lions face the toughest assignments of their debut Challenge Cup campaign.

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Stormers get midfield boost for Harlequins clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers head coach John Dobson has revealed his team to face the Harlequins in a Champions Cup last 16 clash on Saturday.

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Griffons v Bulls RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Four encounter between the Griffons anbd Bulls in Welkom.

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Jake White tweaks Bulls for Toulouse showdown

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have made just one change to their matchday 23 that will take on Stade Toulouse in the Round of 16 of the 2022/23 Champions Cup.

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A glimpse into Cheetahs' European future without Frans Steyn

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Cheetahs travelled to France this week, where they will face French giants RC Toulon on Saturday at Stade Felix Mayol.

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England

'It's a big loss': Bok coach to join England after World Cup

NEWS: The Springboks will be losing one of their coaches after this year's World Cup in France.

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Sharks boss makes two changes for play-off against Munster

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell has made two changes to his forward pack for Saturday's Champions Cup Round of 16 clash against Munster at Kings Park on Saturday.

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VIDEO: Jake White's simple plan to stop Antoine Dupont

SPOTLIGHT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White believes pressure will be the key to limiting Antoine Dupont's influence in their Champions Cup Round of 16 clash.

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Currie Cup Round Four - teams and predictions

PREVIEW: The Cheetahs' status as the Currie Cup pace-setters will be put to the test when they host the defending champion Pumas in Bloemfontein on Friday.

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Tigers v Edinburgh - teams and predictions

FRIDAY PREVIEW: Leicester Tigers will be hoping for a return to winning ways in front of their home fans when they host Edinburgh in the Champions Cup Round of 16 on Friday.

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Challenge Cup Round of 16 - teams and predictions

FRIDAY PREVIEW: Two former Challenge Cup winners Bristol Bears and Clermont Auvergne meet for the first time in the competition in the Round of 16 at Ashton Gate on Friday.

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Hong Kong Sevens preview

ROUND EIGHT: Time is running out for teams hoping to catch the pace-setting New Zealand team, as the Hong Kong leg of the Sevens World Series gets underway on Friday.

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VIDEO: Dobson's solution to lock conundrum

WATCH as talismanic Stormers coach John Dobson explains how he will deal with the absence of cup-tied lock Ruben van Heerden in their Round of 16 European Cup encounter with Harlequins.

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VIDEO: How Lions can lure crowds back to the Den

WATCH as Lions Currie Cup captain Jaco Visagie chats to @king365ed and unpacks the lack of spectators at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium.

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'A dog fight': Bulls' trip to Toulouse has extra edge for Elstadt

SPOTLIGHT: The Bulls' Champions Cup last 16 trip to Toulouse on Sunday will have additional significance for the French club's Springboks loose-forward Rynhardt Elstadt.

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Super Rugby more faster and high-scoring with rule changes

NEWS: Super Rugby Pacific has become more fluid and high-scoring this season, with time spent on stoppages drastically reduced by a slew of rule changes, data from the opening four rounds showed Thursday.

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Stormers flyer to join SA Rugby Academy squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: A group of 41 players will attend this year’s SA Rugby Academy programme, which will also kick-start the Junior Springboks’ preparations for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in South Africa later this year.

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EPCR reveals dates for 2023/2024 European tournaments

NEWS: European Professional Club Rugby [EPCR] have announced the key 2023/24 dates for its tournaments.

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Australia

'A crucial selection game': Eddie puts pressure on Wallabies hopefuls

SPOTLIGHT: Eddie Jones has added another layer of spice to the Super Rugby Pacific clash in Canberra, with the Test coach declaring Wallabies jerseys are on the line.

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Farrell's miracle 'recovery' means he could face Ospreys

INJURY UPDATE: Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall said they are increasingly confident flyhalf Owen Farrell will be fit for this weekend's Champions Cup last 16 tie with the Ospreys.

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VIDEO: Bismarck concerned about rugby's future after controversial call

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok legend Bismarck du Plessis doesn’t seem too happy about some of the antics going on in the modern game at the moment.

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France

Dupont wins another big gong

NEWS: France captain Antoine Dupont has been named the Six Nations player of the championship for a third time.

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Why Lions are finding it hard to prepare for Racing 92

SPOTLIGHT: Lions backline coach Ricardo Loubscher believes the unpredictability that comes with French rugby makes his team's preparations for their Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash a tad hard.

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Double Bok boost for Bulls

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have revealed their team for their Currie Cup Round Four clash against the Griffons in Welkom.

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New Zealand

'It's a big loss': All Blacks star ruled out of World Cup

NEWS: New Zealand wing Sevu Reece will miss the Rugby World Cup after it was revealed Wednesday that a serious knee injury will sideline him for the rest of the year.

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Sharks produced 'absolute nonsense' says Kolisi

SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks are ready to right the wrongs in the Champions Cup after their poor performance against Scarlets in Llanelli in the United Rugby Championship last weekend.

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EPCR 'keen' to bring a Euro Final to SA

INTERVIEW: The city of Cape Town could host the grand final of Europe's two most prized events - the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup - in the not-too-distant future.

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World Cup-winning Boks in Shark Tank face-off

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Two World Cup-winning Springboks will face off at Durban's Kings Park in a European Cup Round of 16 match.

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France

Length of injured Kolbe's lay-off revealed

UPDATE: South African wing Cheslin Kolbe suffered only a 'sprained' ankle during Toulon's win over Lyon in a Top 14 encounter at the weekend.

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Manie Libbok v Marcus Smith: ‘The Massive contest’

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Saturday’s Champions Cup match between Stormers and Harlequins is going to be an interesting affair.

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VIDEO: Jake calls for 'soccer dives' to be stamped out

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White warns about rugby going down the slippery slope like soccer when players 'fake injuries' for penalties.

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Wits relegate defending Varsity Cup Champs Tuks

VARSITY CUP WRAP: Wits did the unthinkable and relegated UP-Tuks to the Varsity Shield for the first time in the history, beating the defending champions 33-21 in Johannesburg.

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Pumas keep winning formula

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse has kept changes to the minimum for his team's top-of-the-table Currie Cup Round Four encounter with the Cheetahs.

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Bulls still 'in a good Currie Cup position'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: There is no need to reach for the panic button at the Bulls. 

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VIDEO: Sharks' 'Kolbe' heads for the exit door

TRANSFER NEWS: The Sharks' wing Thaakir Abrahams will join Lyon next season, the French club said on Monday.

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Cheetahs suffer injury blow ahead of historic Euro trip

INJURY UPDATE: The Cheetahs suffered a huge setback on the even of their departure for France and the historic Round of 16 match against French giants Toulon.

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Champions Cup stats: Stormers v Quins head-to-head

STAT ATTACK: Sharks, the Stormers and the Bulls will have their first taste of Champions Cup knockout rugby this weekend.

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'Not going to be easy': BlitzBok captain makes concerning admission

N THE SPOTLIGHT: The South Africa Sevens team have arrived in Hong Kong and are looking forward to getting back on the field and fixing what went wrong in North America a month ago.

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Bulls get backing from a Cape Town legend

SPOTLIGHT: Jake White's Bulls team may be on an unprecedented losing streak, but they have received 'encouragement' from a most-unlikely source.

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Scotland

Why Scotland star Hogg is calling it quits

Scottish rugby star Stuart Hogg is to hang up his boots following the Rugby World Cup later this year, he announced on Monday, saying he felt the physical demands of the sport were beyond him.

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South Africa

Mzansi Challenge: SARU to 'investigate' Round One snake pit

UPDATE: An attempt by a powerful Blue Bulls Rugby Union club to 'highjack' the floundering Mzansi Challenge competition failed dismally.

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Massive blow for URC title-chasing Leinster

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton looks likely to miss the rest of the European season after suffering a groin injury in the win against England that sealed the Six Nations title earlier this month.

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VIDEO: 'Ring-rusty' Stormers eye hardy Harlequins

REACTION: Stormers coach John Dobson said they are looking forward to welcoming Premiership giants Harlequins to Cape Town this coming Saturday.

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URC Road to play-offs: Shock Defeats leave Bulls and Sharks vulnerable

The Scarlets’ stunning 32-20 victory over the star-studded Sharks and the Lions’ 32-28 comeback triumph away to Benetton mean 14 of the 16 sides in the league can still finish in the top eight.

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Bulls' Currie Cup campaign to reap rewards amid URC stars' absence

REACTION: The Bulls' Currie Cup team might be able to find their rhythm in absence of all the franchise's United Rugby Champions stars.

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South Africa

BlitzBoks win big at SA Sports Awards

NEWS: SA Rugby President Mark Alexander congratulated the South Africa Sevens team for scooping the Team of Year Award at the 16th annual SA Sports Awards on Saturday.

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England star 'rekindles his love' with Hurricanes

TRANSFER NEWS: The Hurricanes have announced the signing of Hurricanes Centurion and England international, Brad Shields.

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Sharks bring WP back down to earth

MATCH REPORT: The Western Province's experiment proved to be a costly affair as the team suffered their first Currie Cup defeat of the season on Sunday.

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Sharks looking for 'cohesive' solution to Irish conundrum

REACTION: The Springbok-laden Sharks team will return from a disappointing United Rugby Championship trip to Wales in desperate need of a solution to their Irish conundrum.

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France

VIDEO: Kolbe in tears after try-scoring injury

TOP 14 WRAP: South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe was carted off the pitch on Saturday with a suspected ankle injury as Toulon beat Lyon 27-23 in the French Top 14.

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Japan

De Jager's try steers Wild Knights into semis

JAPAN LEAGUE ONE WRAP: The Wild Knights remain on course for their third straight title in Japan’s League One rugby competition after becoming the first team to qualify for the semi-finals.

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Wales

WRU votes in favour of governance reforms after sexism allegations

NEWS: Member clubs of the Welsh Rugby Union voted overwhelmingly in favour of "momentous" governance reforms on Sunday after the ruling body had been rocked by sexism allegations and a damaging row with its players.

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VIDEO: This flyhalf had a huge target on his back

WATCH as Ospreys flyhalf Jack Walsh cops several late, cheap shots from Dragons players.

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Blues power past Force into play-off zone

MATCH REPORT: The Blues have cruised past the Western Force at Eden Park, beating them 30-17 in their round five Super Rugby Pacific showdown.

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England, Saracens sweat over Farrell injury

SATURDAY WRAP: Owen Farrell had the better of his duel with Test flyhalf rival Marcus Smith as Saracens defeated Harlequins 36-24 in the Premiership on Saturday.

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Scarlets put huge dent in Sharks' play-off dreams

MATCH REPORT: The Scarlets may well be out of the play-off running, but the struggling Welsh region impacted the tournament in a big way.

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Lions make it three in a row with sublime comeback

MATCH REPORT: The Lions kept alive their play-off hopes with a come-from-behind bonus-point win over Benetton in a URC Round 16 match at Stadio Monigo, in Treviso, on Saturday.

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Bath stun Exeter for first win of the year

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Exeter Chiefs’ Premiership play-off hopes suffered a huge blow as Bath shredded the form book to claim a 36-19 victory at the Recreation Ground.

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Warriors put down big marker in Limerick

MATCH REPORT: Glasgow Warriors turned in a ruthless five-try performance to claim a 38-26 bonus-point United Rugby Championship win over Munster at Thomond Park.

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Pollard hits rich vein of form ahead of World Cup

REACTION: Richard Wigglesworth heaped praise on a 'world-class' Handre Pollard as Leicester beat Bristol 46-24 to boost their Premiership semifinal hopes.

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Blade hat-trick seals crucial win for Connacht

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Sharks v Western Province RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Three encounter between the Sharks and Western Province at Kings Park in Durban.

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Ulster keeps the pressure on Stormers

MATCH REPORT: Ulster kept the pressure on the Stormers in the race for second place on the United Rugby Championship standings.

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Ospreys keep Shield hopes alive

MATCH REPORT: Ospreys kept alive their hopes of winning the Welsh Shield with a 37-18 bonus-point win over ill-disciplined Dragons in their United Rugby Championship Round 16 match in Swansea.

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Hurricanes make big Super Rugby statement

SUPER RUGBY SATURDAY WRAP: Moana Pasifika's torrid start to this season's Super Rugby Pacific goes on thanks to a 59-0 hammering by the title-chasing Hurricanes in Auckland.

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Griquas unable to get revenge against Pumas

CURRIE CUP REPORT: The Pumas made it three wins from three matches in this season's Currie Cup after they beat Griquas 28-13 in a tense clash at the Mbombela Stadium on Friday.

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'It was a terrible performance'

REACTION: Mziwakhe Nkosi could not contain his frustration with the Lions' first-half display during their Currie Cup 41-26 win over Griffons on Friday.

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Australia

Eddie Jones gets his way as League star joins Waratahs

TRANSFER NEWS: Australian rugby league star Joseph Suaalii will switch codes and be available to bolster the Wallabies when the British and Irish Lions tour in 2025, it was announced Saturday.

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Ulster v Bulls RECAP | URC

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 16 encounter between Ulster and the Bulls at Ravenhill in Belfast.

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Cheetahs outmuscle Bulls to cement top spot

MATCH REPORT: The Cheetahs cemented their place at the top of the Currie Cup standings with an impressive 32-7 demolition of the Bulls in a Round Three encounter in Bloemfontein on Friday.

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Cardiff survive Zebre fightback to keep play-off hopes alive

URC REPORT: Cardiff held off a furious fightback from Zebre Parma to keep their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes alive with a 34-30 victory at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.

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Scarlets v Sharks RECAP | URC

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 16 encounter between the Scarlets and Sharks at Park Y Scarlets in Llanelli.

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Fourteen-man Newcastle edge Gloucester in fiery Premiership clash

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Newcastle Falcons edged Gloucester 17-12 at Kingston Park despite playing for more than an hour with 14 men.

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Sharks v Western Province – Teams and prediction

CURRIE CUP, ROUND THREE PREVIEW: There is no love lost as the Sharks host the Western Province in the coastal derby at Kings Park on Sunday.

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URC, Round 16 - Teams and Predictions

SATURDAY PREVIEWS: There is no margin for error as the scrap for places in the play-offs heats up, with just three rounds of league action remaining.

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Benetton v Lions RECAP | URC

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 16 encounter between Benetton and the Lions at Stadio Monigo, in Treviso.

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Stormers blow big lead in thrilling draw with Leinster

URC REPORT: The Stormers blew a 17-point lead on their way to a 22-all draw with Leinster at the RDS Arena in Dublin on Friday.

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England

England's selection policy stays intact despite Borthwick's request

NEWS: England's policy of refusing to select overseas-based players for international duty is set to remain, according to Premiership Rugby chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor.

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Steyn's hat-trick helps Lions see of Griffons

MATCH REPORT: Lions recorded their first Currie Cup win of the season, beating the Griffons 41-26  at Ellis Park on Friday.

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Sharks to unleash Bok brutes on Scarlets

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks Director of Rugby Neil Powell had the pleasure of a full squad to select from and has chosen a Springbok-heavy side to take on Scarlets this Saturday at the Parc Y Scarlets in Wales.

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Jake rings the changes

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has revealed the team he hopes can bring him a much-needed win against Ulster in a United Rugby Championship outing in Belfast on Saturday.

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Leinster v Stormers RECAP | URC

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 16 encounter between Leinster and the Stormers at the RDS Arena.

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Pumas v Griquas RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Three encounter between the Pumas and Griquas at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

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Cheetahs v Bulls RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Three encounter between the Cheetahs and Bulls in Bloemfontein.

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Lions bring in some fresh legs on the bench for Benetton

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions have brought in some fresh legs, on the bench, for their United Rugby Championship Round 16 encounter with Benetton in Treviso on Saturday.

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South Africa

Battle of the Springbok tighthead in Paris

The Parisian derby on Sunday could be decisive as Stade Francais and Racing 92 battle to reach the French Top 14 playoffs but it will be personally significant for two Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks.

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Sharks to 'set the record straight' against WP

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks host coastal rivals Western Province at Kings Park in an enticing Currie Cup derby clash on Sunday.

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Lions v Griffons RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Three encounter between the Lions and Griffons at Ellis Park in Johannesburg,

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Currie Cup, Round three - teams and predictions

Round Three of the Currie Cup sees three action-packed matches happening on Friday.

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Chiefs still unbeaten; Crusaders end Brumbies' run

FRIDAY WRAP: A short-handed Brumbies line-up has been brushed aside in Christchurch, smashed 35-17 by the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Pacific clash.

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Pumas tweak for Griquas

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Pumas have revealed their side to face the Griquas at Mbombela Stadium on Friday.

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Key player returns for WP

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Western Province have undergone wholesale changes for their Currie Cup Round three clash against the Sharks in Durban.

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Ireland

VIDEO: Ireland's Grand Slam party taken to the next level

WATCH as the Ireland squad gatecrashed Garry Ringrose's parents' house four days after winning the Six Nations Grand Slam.

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Boeboes' top tips from Treviso

WATCH as Lions and Springbok fullback Andries Coetzee gives his teammates some tips on what to do and what not to do on tour in Treviso.

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Currie Cup

Visagie leads new-look Lions against Griffons

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions have named their team to face the Griffons in Round three of the 2023 Currie Cup at Ellis Park on Friday.

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VIDEO: Griquas packed and ready for 'long' road trip

WATCH as Griquas coach Pieter Bergh unpacks his team's plans for a four-match road trip in the Currie Cup.

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Stormers get help from Bok coach for Leinster clash

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers head coach John Dobson revealed that he received some inside info from Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones ahead of his team's URC clash against Leinster in Dublin.

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URC, Round 16 - Teams and Predictions

FRIDAY PREVIEW: The headline game of the weekend is surely Friday's match between the table-topping Leinster and the champions, the Stormers, in Dublin.

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South Africa

Mzansi Challenge: World Rugby and SARU silence is deafening

SPOTLIGHT: The polemical Mzansi Challenge will officially get underway this weekend, albeit under a growing cloud of controversy and a new legal threat.

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'Tunnel vision' - Talks of a treble at WP

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: He may be too old for 'Gangnam Style', however, Juan de Jongh's passion for the Currie Cup is still very much alive and well at the age of 34.

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South Africa

Bok superstar behind Koch's move to Sharks revealed

REACTION: South Africa prop Vincent Koch said one of his Test teammates helped convince him to return home and join the Durban-based Sharks.

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Why Lions' 'Boeboes' has Benetton on edge

SPOTLIGHT: Benetton veteran Dewaldt Duvenage says the Lions' first visit to Treviso will be made less daunting by Andries 'Boeboes' Coetzee sharing his experience of Stadio Monigo with the tourists.

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Australia

Eddie Jones turns to England to bolster Wallabies' coaching staff

NEWS: Bath scrum coach Neal Hatley joined the Wallabies backroom staff Thursday, as Eddie Jones builds his team ahead of this year's World Cup in France.

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Stormers unveil strong matchday squad for Leinster clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Stormers welcome back a host of Springboks for their United Rugby Championship clash with Leinster in Dublin on Friday.

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England

CONFIRMED: Disciplinary Committee says Jaco Peyper got it wrong

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: England fullback Freddie Steward is free to resume playing after appearing before an independent Disciplinary Committee.

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Dobson v Cullen: Rugby's next great rivalry?

SPOTLIGHT: Two of the United Rugby Championship's finest minds have committed long-term to their respective teams and will face off in what is bound to be the start of a new rivalry when Leinster host the Stormers.

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Sharks get 'quality' back at crucial stage

SPOTLIGHT: Utility back Werner Kok said the mood in the Sharks' camp has been "lifted' since their top Springboks returned to training recently.

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Oupa headlines Cheetahs team against Bulls

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheetahs have made several changes to their starting XV to face the Bulls in the Round three of the Currie Cup.

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Leinster set to be without a few big names for Stormers clash

SPOTLOGHT: Irish kingpin Jonny Sexton will be one of a number of star players that will be missing from Leinster's line-up for their top-of-the-table clash against the Stormers on Friday.

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Bok to captain well-balanced Bulls team

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls Currie Cup head coach Edgar Marutlulle has named his side to take on Cheetahs in Round three of the 2023 Currie Cup competition in Bloemfontein.

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VIDEO: Jimmy Stonehouse still believes in 'high risk, high reward' game

WATCH as @king365ed goes one-on-one with Jimmy Stonehouse, coach of the defending Currie Cup champion Pumas team.

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It's Official: Sharks sign another World Cup-winning Springbok

TRANSFER NEWS: The Sharks have added another Springbok to their ranks.

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Japan

The Business end moves closer in Japan

JAPAN LEAGUE ONE: Springbok lock Lodewyk de Jager's Wild Knights and Kubota Spears will continue their charge towards semi-final qualification in Division One. 

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South Africa

Bok reveals his post-World Cup plans

TRANSFER NEWS: Bath confirmed the signing of Rugby World Cup-winning international tighthead prop Thomas du Toit.

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'Without a doubt': Powerhouse lock wants to call Cape Town 'home'

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden said he can see himself staying in Cape Town for a long time as he is flourishing in the environment and culture that the Stormers have created.

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Bok in need of new club

NEWS: Springbok Courtnall Skosan is set to leave Northampton Saints at the end of the season.

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Touring Bulls leave big guns back home in the Kraal

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has announced a strong 28-men touring squad that will travel to the United Kingdom and France.

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The 'matador' looking for his first Bulls scalp

SPOTLIGHT: Jacob Stockdale has achieved a good deal in his career already, but he will be looking to tick another box this weekend.

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URC, Round 16 - Referee Appointments

SPOTLIGHT: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 16 fixtures have been confirmed

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Madrid to host revamped World Rugby Sevens finale

NEWS: Madrid's Metropolitano stadium will host a revamped World Rugby Sevens Series grand final from next season, the sport's governing body announced on Tuesday.

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'They shocked the URC': Leinster on high alert as the champs arrive in Dublin

SPOTLIGHT: The big impact the South African sides have made in the United Rugby Championship has come as no surprise to Michael Ala’alatoa.

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France

Galthie's son follows in his father's footsteps

NEWS: France head coach Fabien Galthie's son Mathis has signed his first professional rugby contract with the club where his father spent much of his own career as a player.

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New Zealand

Breakdancer and surfer to All Blacks' saviour?

SPOTLIGHT: Scott Robertson is the New Zealand rugby coach who breakdances after winning titles, surfs to relax and was confirmed Tuesday as the next boss of the All Blacks.

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VIDEO: Playmaker out for the season as Lions get key forwards back

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has revealed a 25-man squad for their trip to Italy.

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VIDEO: Marutlulle willing to take the 'dirt track' to success

WATCH as new Bulls Currie Cup coach Edgar Marutlulle explains to @king365ed the path they will take to get out of the slump they find themselves in.

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Argentina

Hemispheres to collide in new World League

NEWS: Unions have reportedly agreed to a new global tournament that is set to shake up the rugby calendar from 2026

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Euro Cup match officials confirmed

NEWS: Ahead of what promises to be a compelling series of knockout matches on the road to the 2023 Dublin finals, EPCR announced the referees for the Rounds of 16 of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup.

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VIDEO: Boks send clear message to Dobbo

SPOTLIGHT: There will be a huge spotlight on the Stormers' top-of-the-table URC clash against Leinster this week, but the Capetonians will be using the fixture to help them focus on the bigger picture.

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VIDEO: 'Serious consequences' after Sharks' second-half implosion

WATCH as Sharks coach Joey Mongalo unpacks his team's second-half implosion against Griquas in a Currie Cup match at the weekend.

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New Zealand

New All Blacks coach finally confirmed

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby on Tuesday announced the All Blacks coach from 2024.

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Maties and Eagles march on, UCT still in it

VARSITY CUP, ROUND FIVE WRAP: There were wins for the Maties, NWU Eagles, UCT and Shimlas in Round Five of the Varsity Cup on Monday.

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New Zealand

'Chokers': Former All Blacks coach brings Ireland back down to earth

SPOTLIGHT: Steve Hansen insists the ‘world No.1’ tag brings with it a pressure that will be Ireland’s cross to bear as they look to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time.

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France

Nominees for Six Nations Player of the Championship revealed

NEWS: The shortlist for the 2023 Six Nations Player of The Championship has been revealed, with the top two teams in world rugby dominating the list of contenders for the coveted award.

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'Distracted' Lions hoping to move on from boardroom drama

REACTION: While the senior management was scrambling to find the 'leak' in their boardroom, the Lions' Currie Cup team produced a pride-restoring performance at the weekend.

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Second Phase

Six Nations: Team of the Tournament

OPINION: Jamie Lyall runs the rule over the stars of the just-completed Six Nations and comes up with his Team of the Tournament.

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England

VIDEO: Borthwick believes England will be the real deal at #RWC2023

REACTION: England coach Steve Borthwick said he was "excited" about what his players could do at this year's World Cup despite a mediocre Six Nations.

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South Africa

Mzansi Challenge: SARU forges ahead, despite fixture chaos

BREAKING: The South African Rugby Union is forging ahead with the Mzansi Challenge, despite another team having to cancel fixtures due to financial constraints.

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Wallabies star to ditch Premiership for Top 14

TRANSFER NEWS: French club Clermont will be bolstering their forward pack with a Wallaby.

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Griquas blitzkrieg too much for Sharks

MATCH REPORT: Griquas produced one of the most remarkable comebacks to record a bonus-point 48-40 Currie Cup Round Two win over the Sharks in Kimberley on Sunday.

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Another success story is brewing at the Stormers

REACTION: Stormers and Western Province head coach John Dobson believes Clayton Blommetjies will be another success story at the union.

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Cheetahs get another full-house in rout of Griffons

MATCH REPORT: The Cheetahs, one of three teams with a full-house of 10 points after two rounds, gave the Griffons another timely reminder of the enormous step up from the First Division to the Currie Cup.

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Japan

Boks flex their muscles in Japan

JAPAN LEAGUE ONE, ROUND 12 WRAP: A few Springbok players made headlines in Japan again with their performances in Japan League One.

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Ireland

VIDEO: Ireland's strong World Cup message after Grand Slam success

REACTION: "Roll on the World Cup" was the message from Ireland captain Johnny Sexton after his side completed a Six Nations Grand Slam in a campaign that showed just why they are the world's top-ranked rugby team.

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England

Underlying issues plague England ahead of World Cup

REACTION: England regained a measure of self-respect before failing to deny Ireland a Six Nations Grand Slam but underlying issues still confront Steve Borthwick's men just months out from the September start of the Rugby World Cup.

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France

Galthie on why France are 'the team to beat' at the World Cup

SPOTLIGHT: France head coach Fabien Galthie said Saturday his side will be "the team to beat" at this year's Rugby World Cup on home soil.

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Highlanders' comeback fight too much for Force

SUNDAY WRAP: The Western Force have missed a chance in New Zealand after the Highlanders escaped with a comeback Super Rugby Pacific win in Invercargill.

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Scotland

Townsend makes big statement about his Scotland future

SPOTLIGHT: Gregor Townsend indicated he would be prepared to extend his tenure as Scotland coach after his team ended the Six Nations with an encouraging 26-14 win over Italy at Murrayfield.

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Griquas v Sharks RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Two encounter between Griquas and the Sharks in Kimberley.

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Griffons v Cheetahs RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Two encounter between the Griffons and Cheetahs in Welkom.

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Wales

Welsh Rugby introduces standard contracts after strike threat

NEWS: Wales' four regional teams can begin to offer their players new deals following an agreement to introduce standard contracts.

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England

'Awful call': Jaco Peyper in the firing line over controversial decision

REACTION: South African referee Jaco Peyper has received plenty of criticism for his red card decision in Saturday's Six Nations clash between Ireland and England in Dublin

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France

France turn on the style to see off Wales in Paris

SIX NATIONS REPORT: Damien Penaud scored two tries as France beat Wales 41-28 on Saturday.

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VIDEO: Jake - It is all my fault

WATCH as a philosophical Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White - in conversation with @king365ed - takes full responsibility for his team's current run of poor form in all competitions.

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Italy

Scotland condemn Italy to Six Nations whitewash

SIX NATIONS REPORT: Blair Kinghorn scored a hat-trick of tries as Scotland defeated Italy 26-14 at Murrayfield on Saturday to condemn the Azzurri to a Six Nations whitewash.

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England

Ireland hold off 14-man England to win Six Nations Grand Slam

SIX NATIONS REPORT: Hooker Dan Sheehan scored two tries to help steer Ireland to a 29-16 victory over England on Saturday for their fourth Five/Six Nations Grand Slam.

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England

Player Ratings: A cheap red card

OPINION: It’s said you cannot reason with a tiger when your head is in its mouth, but the No1 ranked Ireland were like nervous pussy cats in Dublin for the guts of an hour chasing their Grand Slam triumph.

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Ireland

Player Ratings: The champions

OPINION: A deathly hush around the Aviva Stadium set the tone for an eerily nervous opening for Andy Farrell’s Ireland – who were very much rabbits in the headlights in face of Grand Slam history in Dublin.

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England

Ireland v England RECAP | Six Nations

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Six Nations Round Five encounter between Ireland and England in Dublin.

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Wales

Player Ratings: Punching above their weight

OPINION: It’s been a strange Six Nations for Wales, but Warren Gatland’s side went to Paris off the back of a positive win over Italy. How would they fare against a world-beating French side, off the back of a 50-point win at Twickenham?

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Italy

VIDEO: Duhan van der Merwe produces spectacular finish against Italy

WATCH as Duhan van der Merwe goes airborne to score the first try in Scotland's 26-14 win over Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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France

Player Ratings: French flair

OPINION: In order to maintain pressure on the undefeated tournament leaders and Grand Slam hopefuls Ireland, France required a bonus-point triumph over Wales.

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France

France v Wales RECAP | Six Nations

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Six Nations Round Five encounter between France and Wales at Stade de France in Paris.

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Scotland

Player Ratings: 'A below-par performance'

OPINION: A hat-trick of tries from Blair Kinghorn saw Scotland home despite a below-par performance against Italy at Murrayfield.

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Italy

Scotland v Italy RECAP | Six Nations

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Six Nations Round Five encounter between Scotland and Italy at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

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Ireland

'He has changed rugby'

SPOTLIGHT: Johnny Sexton could go out on a high note in his 60th and final Six Nations match if Ireland beat England on Saturday.

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Griffons bring in Bok wing for Cheetahs clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: There are two changes to the Griffons' starting team for their Currie Cup Round Two clash against the Cheetahs in Welkom on Sunday.

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Chiefs stay 'perfect'; Crusaders bounce back

SATURDAY WRAP: Melbourne have failed to inflict a first loss on Super Rugby Pacific leaders the Chiefs, going down 25-44 in Hamilton.

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WP's win hand Bulls back-to-back home defeats

MATCH REPORT: Western Province claimed a 41-33 bonus point win against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Friday. 

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Ireland

Ireland v England - Teams and Prediction

PREVIEW - ROUND FIVE: Andy Farrell has the opportunity to become the first Ireland head coach to seal a Five or Six Nations Grand Slam in Dublin should his side beat England on Saturday.

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Pumas survive Lions fightback

MATCH REPORT: The Pumas maintained their dream start to the Currie Cup season with a  hard-fought 34-27 win over the Lions at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

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Currie Cup, Round two - teams and predictions

SUNDAY PREVIEWS: Sharks Currie Cup coach Joey Mongalo has thrown down the gauntlet to his team, ahead of their Round Two trip to Kimberley.

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France

French Rugby to reveal Laporte's replacement in June

NEWS: The new president of the French Rugby Federation, who will pick up the reins after the departure of the disgraced Bernard Laporte, will be known on June 14, the FFR announced Friday.

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Bulls v Western Province RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Two encounter between the Bulls and Western Province at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

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Pumas v Lions RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round Two encounter between the Pumas and Lions at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

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Sharks take some serious muscle to Kimberley

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sharks head for the Northern Cape this weekend for a Sunday date with Griquas - taking some additional muscle with them to Kimberley.

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Currie Cup, Round two - teams and predictions

FRIDAY PREVIEW: There's simply nothing like a good old North-South derby to get the South African rugby fraternity going.

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VIDEO: Griquas captain steps down

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Niel Otto has decided to step down from the Griquas captaincy.

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England

Borthwick brings England's big guns back

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England captain Owen Farrell was recalled to the starting XV for the Six Nations climax against Grand Slam-chasing Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

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Cheetahs tweak team for tricky trip to Welkom

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has made a number of changes to his team for their Currie Cup Round Two outing against the Griffons in Welkom on Sunday.

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Hurricanes blow Waratahs away

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Waratahs accept they need to take a good, hard look in the mirror after collapsing to a third Super Rugby Pacific defeat from four starts to open the season.

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South Africa

Mutiny in the Den?

BOARDROOM UPDATE: The Lions' boardroom saga has taken an intriguing twist, with a suggestion that the coaching staff, en masse, approach company Chief Executive Officer Rudolf Straeuli with their grievances.

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France

VIDEO: Ton up for Faletau

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap after being named in Warren Gatland's team to play France in Paris on Saturday.

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England

Ireland's Kiwi ace returns

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Jamison Gibson-Park has been handed the scrumhalf role by Ireland coach Andy Farrell as the Irish bid to seal the Six Nations Grand Slam by beating England at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

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France

France v Wales - Teams and Prediction

PREVIEW - ROUND FIVE: Holders France host Wales in the Six Nations' final round on Saturday with the two teams' paths since the 2019 Rugby World Cup having taken very different directions.

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Italy

VIDEO: Townsend changes flyhalves again

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Gregor Townsend has made four changes to the Scotland starting line-up to play Italy in the final round of the 2023 Six Nations at Murrayfield this Saturday.

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Scotland v Italy - teams and prediction

PREVIEW - ROUND FIVE: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has backed his side to flourish without key backs Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg.

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Currie Cup-winner set to make Province debut against Bulls

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Loose forward Willie Engelbrecht will make his Western Province debut in the Currie Cup game against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

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Currie Cup

Bulls wield heavy axe

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have made wholesale changes to the matchday 23 that will do battle in round 2 of the 2023 Currie Cup competition. 

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South Africa

How Bok legend Steyn will develop next generation of kickers

NEWS: As Morné Steyn prepares to wind down his playing career, the Springbok and Bulls legend is already thinking of the future with the launch of his new kicking academy.

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Currie Cup

Pumas spring surprise at flyhalf for Lions clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Pumas have made minor changes for their Currie Cup round two clash against Lions on Friday.

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Ireland

The anthem that united a divided Ireland

SPOTLIGHT: The anthem "Ireland's Call" has divided opinion among supporters, but former international players Hugo MacNeill and Trevor Ringland say it has served a greater purpose by giving a voice to the Northern Irish players in the team.

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Australia

RA CEO on departing players: 'I don't see it as being entirely a bad thing'

REACTION: Rugby Australia's Andy Marinos isn't overly concerned about losing stars to rival countries but accepts head office needs to step up its talent identification.

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Currie Cup

Lions' Landsburg set to face his former team

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions have named their team to face the Pumas in round two of the Currie Cup on Friday in Nelspruit.

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Japan

Springbok 'trials' in Japan

JAPAN LEAGUE PREVIEW: Second plays third in what shapes as a big weekend for the second edition of Japan Rugby League One.

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Italy

Azzurri changed up for tournament finale

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Italy has made four changes for the trip to Murrayfield and a final round Six Nations encounter with Scotland.

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Australia

Why Eddie Jones' NRL recruitment drive is a 'winner'

INTERVIEW: A fan of Eddie Jones' recruitment strategy, former three-code star Karmichael Hunt says Rabbitohs captain Cameron Murray could excel in the Wallabies' back row.

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VIDEO: 'Nothing big that's wrong at the Bulls'

SPOTLIGHT: A week in rugby is a long time and for Bulls’ supporters that phrase needs to ring true this Friday.

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England

VIDEO: The alleged rift between Borthwick and star No.8

NEWS: Former England flyhalf Andy Goode has revealed there is a 'personal' issue between new coach Steve Borthwick and one of the star forwards.

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VIDEO: Griquas counting the cost of opening round loss

WATCH as Griquas assistant coach Barend Pieterse gives @king365ed an injury update after his team's 19-42 loss to the Cheetahs in Round One of the Currie Cup.

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France

Half-ton up for French prop

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Uini Atonio and Romain Taofifenua were named by France head coach Fabien Galthié in the holders' starting lineup to face Wales in the Six Nations this weekend.

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Australia

Is Eddie Jones facing a player revolt?

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Eddie Jones was hailed as the saviour of the Australian game in January, when it was announced that he has replaced Dave Rennie as the Wallaby coach.

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Injury-riddled BlitzBoks bring in new faces for group of death

TEAM UPDATE: The BlitzBoks have added four players to their training group in the build-up to the next tournament in the World Rugby Sevens Series in Hong Kong.

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VIDEO INTERVIEW: The leaf Mongalo wants to take out Nienaber's Bok book

WATCH as the Sharks' new Currie Cup coach, Joey Mongalo, chats to @king365ed and spells out his coaching philosophy.

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Wolhuter ready for 'Oom Morne' challenge

SPOTLIGHT: Only a few players are fortunate enough to play against their childhood heroes.SPOTLIGHT: Only a few are so lucky to play against their childhood hero.

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England

'Bloody dangerous': Ireland veteran's big warning ahead of England clash

SPOTLIGHT: Ireland may be hot favourites to beat England and seal the Six Nations Grand Slam this weekend but veteran prop Cian Healy said on Tuesday their opponents were "bloody dangerous".

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Super Rugby

Waratahs' honest admission about 'world-class' Ardie Savea

The Waratahs, wisely, have no plans to rattle Ardie Savea's cage when the destructive back-row makes his return from suspension in a pivotal Super Rugby Pacific encounter in Wellington.

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Sexton's biggest concern ahead of Six Nations final bow

Johnny Sexton says even though Saturday's Six Nations match at home to England will be his last in the tournament and could end in fairytale fashion with the Grand Slam, it does not feel as momentous as winning his 100th cap.

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England

England suffer 'a huge loss' ahead of Ireland clash

SQUAD UPDATE: England's Ollie Chessum will miss his side's final Six Nations fixture against title-chasing Ireland on Saturday due to an ankle injury.

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Wales

WRU reveals panel to help investigate sexism allegations

NEWS: England women’s player Maggie Alphonsi has been included in the panel that will investigate allegations of sexism, misogyny, homophobia and racism at the Welsh Rugby Union.

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England

'Too little, too late': Amateur players launch claim over brain injuries

NEWS: A group of amateur Rugby Union players have launched legal proceedings after claiming the sport's governing bodies failed to sufficiently protect them from brain injury.

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VIDEO: 'I would like to see any other 39-year-old scrumhalf that is in better shape'

WATCH as Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie tells @king365ed the true value of veteran Springboks Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn.

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Currie Cup

'Bulls are a quality outfit': WP to tread lightly to Loftus

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Western Province are under no illusion of the mammoth challenge they face this Friday at Loftus Versfeld.

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Second Phase

Why this Pacific competition is a Super flop

OPINION: Hamish Bidwell looks at the reasons for the dramatic decline in interest in Super Rugby Pacific.

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VIDEO: Lack of 'maturity' a problem for Lions

REACTION: Lions coach Mzwakhe Nkosi will be hoping his side can show some more maturity when they come up against the Pumas in the Currie Cup in Nelspruit on Friday.

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Varsity Cup

UP-Tuks' misery continues

VARSITY CUP WRAP: The nightmare is continuing for UP-Tuks as they suffered their fourth consecutive defeat this season, with log leaders NWU Eagles beating the defending champions 26-22 in Pretoria.

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VIDEO: Trokkie bumps off defenders with ease

WATCH as Juarno 'Trokkie' Augustus bumps off would-be tacklers during Northampton's Premiership clash with Bath over the weekend.

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VIDEO: Time for introspection as Bulls suffer a 'punch to the nose'

REACTION: The Bulls' coaching staff will have a hard look at themselves after their team's humiliating 15-63 defeat to the Pumas in a Currie Cup Round One clash in Pretoria on Sunday.

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France

France's SA-born star ruled out of Six Nations finale

NEWS: France have suffered a blow ahead of their final Six Nations clash against Wales on Saturday.

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Currie Cup

Where it went wrong for Griquas

REACTION: Griquas head coach Pieter Bergh admitted Cheetahs' European Challenge Cup experience is a major advantage in the 2023 Currie Cup season.

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Scotland

Scotland suffer double blow

NEWS: Injured Scotland pair Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell have been ruled out of Saturday's final Six Nations clash with Italy.

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Beating Crusaders was 'everything' for Fijian Drua

SPOTLIGHT: The Fijian Drua became the story of round three of Super Rugby Pacific with a last-gasp 25-24 win over the defending champion Crusaders at a packed Churchill Park in Luatoka.

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Wales

Wales lose key player for Six Nations match against France

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales head coach Warren Gatland has selected a 32-player squad for a training camp in Nice ahead of the final round match against France in the 2023 Six Nations.

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South Africa

SA Rugby responds to World Rugby's push for tackle height changes

REACTION: SA Rugby will discuss the possible implementation of experimental law changes to lower the height of a legal tackle in amateur rugby, following an announcement by World Rugby on Monday.

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Ireland

The aftermath of Ireland's costly victory

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Ireland squad flew back to Dublin on Sunday and the focus is on recovery after a physically tough Test match against Scotland in Murrayfield.

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United Rugby Championship

Bulls and Lions' plan to halt dwindling URC spectators

The Bulls and Lions will host consecutive double-header weekends over Rounds 17 and 18 of the 2022/23 United Rugby Championship, at Ellis Park and Loftus Versfeld Stadium respectively.

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Italy

'Bloody frustrated': Italy boss slams referee and World Rugby

WATCH as Italy head coach Kieran Crowley struggled to contain his frustration following his team's Six Nations 17-29 defeat to Wales in Rome.

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Ireland

'Stuff of dreams': Sexton on Ireland's Grand Slam quest

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said the chance to clinch a Grand Slam on home soil against England next week is the "stuff of dreams" after his side defeated Scotland 22-7 at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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England

England boss reveals squad after Twickenham nightmare

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Steve Borthwick has selected a 36-man England squad for their Six Nations match this weekend.

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South Africa

EP club's fixtures suspended after 'deplorable' stabbing

REACTION: The Jeffreys Bay club had all its home fixtures suspended, following an incident of violence in which three Port Elizabeth Harlequins players were stabbed and reportedly hospitalised.

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Argentina

'Belly tackle': World Rugby urges trial for player safety

NEWS: World Rugby says it will encourage member unions to join a global trial of lowering tackle height to below the sternum in the community game.

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World Rankings: Ireland and France extend lead at the top

NEWS: The top of the 2023 Six Nations table is mirrored by the rankings with Ireland and France still in first and second position.

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VIDEO: 'A big issue for Pumas' - Jimmy Stonehouse's plea for help

REACTION: Pumas head coach Jimmy Stonehouse is hoping his team will be included in an international competition and attract bigger investors in the near future.

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Scotland

Ireland keep Grand Slam bid alive

MATCH REPORT: Ireland remained on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam after overcoming stiff Scottish resistance to win 22-7 at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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Wiese scores as Leicester boost play-off hopes

SUNDAY PREMIERSHIP WRAP: Leicester Tigers further enhanced their semi-final ambitions with a bonus point 26-5 win over Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm.

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England

England's humiliation could be a World Cup blessing

SPOTLIGHT: Jonny Wilkinson said England's record-breaking 10-53 defeat to France represented a "real humility check" but also a "learning experience" that could yet benefit Steve Borthwick's outclassed side.

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Pumas produce attacking masterclass to humiliate Bulls at Loftus

CURRIE CUP REPORT: The Pumas sent a big warning to all future opponents with their performance against the Bulls in Pretoria on Sunday.

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Japan

Try-scoring machine Marx massive for Spears

ROUND 11 WRAP: Malcolm Marx extended his try tally to eight from ten appearances for the Spears in their 40-27 win over the Blue Revs in Round 11 of the Japan Rugby League One over the weekend.

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England

'No illusions': England coach faces tough questions after horror show

REACTION: England coach Steve Borthwick accepted his side had been given a huge reality check following a record-breaking 10-53 defeat by France at Twickenham on Saturday.

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France

'It's a perfect day': France stars bask in England's humiliation

REACTION: Fabien Galthie was left in tears, almost too emotional to speak after France's 53-10 humiliation of England in a stunning Six Nations match on Saturday.

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South Africa

Why Nigel Owens is torn over Bok job

SPOTLIGHT: Former Test referee Nigel Owens revealed that he is torn between the possibility of working with the Springboks and his commitments in Wales.

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SARU chaos puts Mzansi Challenge on the brink of 'extinction'

EXCLUSIVE: Chaotic ineptitude at the South African Rugby Union headquarters is at the heart of the likelihood that the Mzansi Challenge could fail to lift off at all.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Scottish implosion

OPINION: Scotland were denied a first Triple Crown since 1990 as Ireland continued their quest for a Grand Slam with victory at Murrayfield.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Grand slam quest intact

OPINION: In the most consequential Six Nations game of the round, Ireland’s Grand Slam steam train was pitted against a Scotland side that can rightly lay claim to being the best of its generation – and one eager to spoil Andy Farrell and Co’s party.

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Ireland

Scotland v Ireland RECAP | Six Nations

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Six Nations Round Four encounter between Scotland and Ireland at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

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Wales

'Nothing to Fear': Confident Wales set sight on France

Wales captain Ken Owens said his team have nothing to lose in their final Six Nations match against France next weekend after seeing off Italy in Rome on Saturday and ending a miserable period for his team.

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Dobson's Stormers DNA 'stamped on' WP in Currie Cup

REACTION: Stormers and Western Province head John Dobson was proud to see the similarities between his United Rugby Championship team and his Currie Cup team in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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Bulls v Pumas RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round One encounter between the Bulls and Pumas at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

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England

Record-breaking France humiliate clueless England

France made a huge statement, handing England their heaviest home defeat of all time with a crushing 53-10 win at Twickenham on Saturday.

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VIDEO: The Sharks player with 'the most potential in the world'

REACTION: Sharks coach Joey Mongalo believes hooker Fez Mbatha has the potential to represent the Springboks at a World Cup one day.

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Wales

Wales break Six Nations duck with win over Italy in Rome

MATCH REPORT:  Wales recorded their first win of the 2023 Six Nations season with a 29-17 victory over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday. 

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Sharks survive scare to maul their way to victory over Griffons

CURRIE CUP REPORT: Joey Mongalo started his tenure as the Sharks' Currie Cup coach on a winning note against the Griffons in Durban on Saturday.

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Western Province outplay Lions in Johannesburg

CURRIE CUP REPORT: Western Province got their 2023 Currie Cup campaign off to a great start with a 44-28 bonus-point win over the Lions in Johannesburg.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Dark day at Twickenham

OPINION: This was savage, a brutal record beating as England were blown away by France.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Magnifique

OPINION: No matter what the fortunes of either side going into it, England-France in the Six Nations is always a highly anticipated, muscular affair and this contest was no different.

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England

England v France RECAP | Six Nations

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Six Nations Round Four encounter between England and France at Twickenham in London.

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Exeter Chiefs bounce back to beat Falcons

MATCH REPORT: Jack Nowell's quick thinking gave Exeter Chiefs a 24-5 win over Newcastle Falcons at Sandy Park.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Turning point?

OPINION: Warren Gatland’s Wales have been under fire so far this tournament, not favoured to win a wooden spoon battle with Italy.

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Italy

Italy v Wales RECAP | Six Nations

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Six Nations Round Four encounter between Italy and Wales at Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

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Lions v Western Province RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round One encounter between the Lions and Western Province at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

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Scotland v Ireland - Teams and Prediction

SIX NATIONS, ROUND FOUR: Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has warned his side they will be up against the best Scotland team of the Six Nations era when they continue the quest for a coveted Grand Slam at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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Sharks v Griffons RECAP | Currie Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round One encounter between the Sharks and Griffons at Kings Park in Durban.

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