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Tigers see off Clermont to book quarterfinal with Leinster

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Leicester Tigers powered their way to a comprehensive victory over Clermont Auvergne on Saturday to set up a home Champions Cup quarterfinal against Leinster.

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Dragons upset Scarlets in URC thriller

URC REPORT: The Dragons secured only their second victory of the season as they beat the Scarlets 38-27 in Llanelli, denting the west Wales region’s hopes of reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs.

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Smith's miss proves costly as Montpellier reach quarterfinals

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Montpellier survived a spirited Harlequins performance to reach the Champions Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.

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South Africa

Bulls crowned SA Rugby U20 Cup champs

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls Under-20 side was crowned national champions on Saturday after securing an impressive 29-10 win over Western Province in the final of the SA Rugby Under-20 Cup.

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VIDEO: Cheetahs eye 'URC B Division' for Euro comeback

WATCH as Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie talks about the way back to Europe for the Bloemfontein franchise.

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Lions: 'The story of our season'

REACTION: Lions coach Mziwakhe Nkosi promised that his team will keep fighting, despite another Currie Cup loss.

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De Allende scores as Munster knock Exeter out of Europe

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Flyhalf Joey Carbery tallied 21 points as Munster beat Exeter Chiefs 26-10 at Thomond Park on Saturday to book their place in the Champions Cup quarterfinals.

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La Rochelle too good for Bordeaux

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Stade Rochelais recorded a 31-23 win over Union Bordeaux-Bègles in their Champions Cup Round of 16 second leg clash on Saturday to set up a quarterfinal at home to Montpellier.

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Hurricanes edge Highlanders in Dunedin thriller

MATCH REPORT: Highlanders players were left devastated after having a last-gasp try disallowed in a one-point Super Rugby loss to the Hurricanes.

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Second Phase

Who is knocking on the Bok door?

OPINION: As the Springboks management is hard at work setting up alignment camps, the squad selection like always is a hot topic.

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New Zealand

Kiwi coach stands down after criticism of female players

NEWS: New Zealand women's coach Glenn Moore resigned Saturday, five days after a withering review found coaches made culturally insensitive comments.

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Chiefs cruise past hapless Moana Pasifika

MATCH REPORT: The Chiefs have scored six tries to two as they beat Moana Pasifika 45-12 in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Hamilton.

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WRAP: Steyn double as Glasgow win at Newcastle

CHALLENGE CUP WRAP: Wing Kyle Steyn scored a try brace as Glasgow Warriors saw off a spirited Newcastle Falcons effort to reach the EPCR Challenge Cup quarterfinals.

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Currie Cup

Cheetahs' comeback floors WP

MATCH REPORT: The Cheetahs continue to build on their winning streak with an empathic 28-21 win over the Western Province at the Cape Town Stadium on Friday.

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European Cup

Fourteen-man Sale see off Bristol

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Sale Sharks battled to a 35-29 victory at Bristol Bears on Friday as they overturned a first-leg deficit to book their place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

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England

Twenty-minute red card is 'totally wrong'

REACTION: Retired Test referee Nigel Owens is definitely not a fan of the 20-minute red card.

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Tahs blitz Force for Super win

MATCH REPORT: The Waratahs narrowly missed out on securing a bonus-point in their six-tries-to-four Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Western Force in Perth.

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VIDEO: Blues score historic win over red-carded Crusaders

MATCH REPORT: The Blues held firm to record a 27-23 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch – their first at the venue since 2004.

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Reds hold out against fast-charging Rebels

MATCH REPORT: The Reds have held on for a 36-32 victory over the Rebels in their Super Rugby Pacific match in Melbourne on Good Friday.

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New Zealand

All Black wing gets Major League Rugby deal

NEWS: Rugby United New York have bolstered their squad with an All Black.

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European Cup

Lowe scores four as Leinster beat Connacht

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Wing James Lowe scored four tries as Leinster produced a commanding display to thrash Connacht Rugby 56-20 in the Champions Cup Round of 16 second leg at Aviva Stadium on Friday.

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It's Fort Hare v CPUT in the Final

VARSITY SHIELD WRAP: The UFH Blues and CPUT won their respective semifinals on Thursday to progress to the decider.

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South Africa

VIDEO: 'Smoked by Burger and De Villiers'

SPOTLIGHT: Springboks duo Schalk Burger and Jean De Villiers gave England star Mike Brown a hard reality check during his debut. Rugbypass reports.

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RECAP: Western Province v Cheetahs

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Currie Cup Round Nine encounter between Western Province and the Cheetahs in Cape Town.

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Western Province v Cheetahs - teams and prediction

CURRIE CUP ROUND NINE: Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie expects a "desperate" Western Province team to throw everything but the kitchen sink at them in Cape Town on Friday.

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Champions Cup, Round of 16 - Teams and Predictions

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SECOND LEGS: Toulouse coach Ugo Mola makes no bones about it: his players made up the backbone of France's squad and his team is now paying a heavy price for that success.

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Champions Cup, Round of 16 - Teams and Predictions

FRIDAY SECOND LEGS: Connacht have the onerous task of overturning a five-point deficit at Leinster in the Champions Cup Round of 16 second leg on Friday.

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Preview: Canada Sevens

WORLD SERIES ROUND SIX: All 16 core teams on the World Rugby Sevens Series have arrived in Vancouver this week ahead of the Canada Sevens on April 16-17 at BC Place stadium.

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COVID setback for Force

NEWS: The Western Force will be without their coach and two key players when they take on the Waratahs in Perth on Saturday.

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Australia

Legend reveals why Wallabies need Eddie Jones

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Double World Cup winner Phil Kearns believes that England boss Eddie Jones would be the perfect fit to nourish the next wave of future Wallabies in Australia.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Inside a Springbok alignment camp

WATCH as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber takes us inside his alignment camps - revealing why they place and what the real value is.

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Super Rugby

Wallaby wing takes centre stage

SPOTLIGHT: Melbourne Rebels are hoping the switch of Andrew Kellaway to the centres for their Good Friday Super Rugby Pacific clash with Queensland Reds will mean more ball for the Wallabies wing as their attack continues to build.

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Griquas break Lions' hearts

MATCH REPORT: Griquas replacement Ashlon Davids scored in the 79th minute as the team from Kimberley came from behind to break the Lions' hearts at the Wits University stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday.

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VIDEO: Province coach's bizarre response to media

WATCH as Western Province coach Jerome Paarwater gives some oddball responses to media questions ahead of their Currie Cup encounter with the Cheetahs.

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South Africa

WPRFU: The price of associating with Zelt Marais

UPDATE: Associating with or supporting suspended Western Province Rugby Football Union President Zelt Marais will come at a hefty cost.

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Stedman knocking on URC door again

SPOTLIGHT: Bulls star Stedman Gans says consistency in his performances will be key to him getting back into the Bulls' United Rugby Championship team.

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RECAP: Lions v Griquas

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Currie Cup Round Nine encounter between the Lions and Griquas at the Wits University ground in Johannesburg.

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WP bring in experienced prop for Cheetahs clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Western Province head coach Jerome Paarwater has revealed his team for their Currie Cup Round Nine clash against the Cheetahs in Cape Town on Friday.

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South Africa

SA Rugby's most talented youngsters gather in Stellenbosch

SPOTLIGHT: The national junior rugby programme will resume after Easter with the intake of 36 promising players who will attend the SA Rugby Academy, based in Stellenbosch.

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Cheetahs lose their star flyhalf

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has been forced into changing his team for their Currie Cup Round Nine trip to Cape Town.

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Currie Cup

Currie Cup hopes rest on 'Province man'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Western Province's Currie Cup play-offs hopes are slowly fading.

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Sharks v Bulls clash cancelled

NEWS: There will be one less match in Round Nine of the Currie Cup.

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BlitzBoks get a proper reality check during reflection

SPOTLIGHT: It was a tough flight to Vancouver for the BlitzBoks.

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Super Rugby Pacific Round Nine - teams and predictions

PREVIEW: With Super Round just a week away, teams will be looking to impress in the final round of local derbies as we head into round nine.

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South Africa

Jean de Villiers gets another leadership role

NEWS: Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has a new job.

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South Africa

WPRFU: Volcanic fall-out over Zelt's new 'ExCo and road show'

REACTION: The reaction to suspended WPRFU President Zelt Marais' latest actions has been swift and volcanic.

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Former Stormers flank to hang up his boots

NEWS: long-serving Exeter Chiefs star Don Armand has announced he will be retiring at the end of the current campaign.

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Lions v Griquas - teams and prediction

CURRIE CUP ROUND NINE: Griquas' road to the play-offs has just become a touch more complicated.

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Latest News

World Rugby to consider controversial law variation

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby are to examine the possibility of introducing the 20-minute red card as a global law trial.

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Australia

'Not a team player': Thorn responds to criticism

SPOTLIGHT: Rugby Australia boss Andy Marinos says the race to be the next Wallabies coach is not a "closed shop" and rejected Brumbies coach Dan McKellar's involvement in the national set-up as a conflict of interest.

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South Africa

VIDEO: The big 'trap' the Boks want to avoid

WATCH as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber opens up about plans to 'evolve' the national team's game plan ahead of the 2023 World Cup.

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South Africa

The latest on Sbu Nkosi

INJURY UPDATE: Injured Springbok wing Sibusiso Nkosi has confirmed that he underwent successful surgery.

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New Zealand

All Black star to miss opening rounds of Rugby Champs

INJURY UPDATE: All Blacks and Chiefs star Anton Lienert-Brown has been ruled out of action for six months with a shoulder injury.

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England

VIDEO: England star joins anti-Eddie brigade

SPOTLIGHT: Mike Brown has added to the scrutiny on Eddie Jones by saying he was on the receiving end of a foul-mouthed rant when the England coach left him out of his squad for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

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United Rugby Championship

CONFIRMED: Munster name Van Graan's replacement

NEWS: Munster Rugby and the IRFU confirmed that Graham Rowntree will be promoted from Forwards Coach to the role of Head Coach.

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Super Rugby

Hurricanes thump Moana Pasifika in 'grudge match'

MATCH REPORT: The Hurricanes have avenged their shock loss to Moana Pasifika two-and-a-half weeks ago by thumping them 53-12 in Wellington on Tuesday.

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Sale boss sees 'long-term benefits' in losing Bok duo

SPOTLIGHT: Sale Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson believes the departure of the Springbok stars could benefit English Rugby Union in the long run.

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VIDEO: Wallabies hooker gets 11-week ban for horror hit

Stade Francais replacement hooker Tolu Latu was suspended for 11 weeks after his sending off in a Champions Cup last-16 first-leg defeat to Racing 92 at the weekend.

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South Africa

Bok boss assesses first alignment camp

REACTION: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction as a group of players wrapped up their first alignment camp in Durban on Tuesday.

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Pumas 'rooting' for the Lions

WATCH as Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse and captain Willie Engelbrecht run the rule over the team's Currie Cup season.

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South Africa

Zelt reveals his 'master plan' to reclaim Newlands

BREAKING NEWS: Suspended Western Province Rugby Football Union President Zelt Marais plans to move back into the Newlands Stadium offices this week.

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Leinster's key role in deciding who are kings of SA

SPOTLIGHT: The North-South clash in Cape Town this past weekend lived up to its billing as the biggest franchise derby since the arrival of the pandemic, but it could be relegated in significance in comparison with what is yet to come.

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Bulls bolster their front row resources

TRANSFER NEWS: The Bulls have made a significant signing to bolster their front row resources.

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The brutal truth about Lions' loss in Durban

REACTION: Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen admitted his team was 'ill-equipped' for the testing conditions they experienced in Durban at the weekend.

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Munster set to reveal Van Graan's replacement

CONTRACT NEWS: Munster is set to reveal the replacement for Johan van Graan, who departs the Irish province for Bath at the end of the season.

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South Africa

Schoolboy death shocks South African game

NEWS: A South African schools player has tragically died after suffering a head injury during a game at the weekend.

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South Africa

Nienaber reveals the 'threats' Wales will pose in July

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber unpacks the threats that Wales will pose in the three-Test series against South Africa in July.

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Sevens

Trio join BlitzBoks in Canada

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: James Murphy, Shaun Williams and Shilton van Wyk have been called into the Springbok Sevens squad for the Canada Sevens tournament, to be played at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver this weekend, the sixth tournament of the 2022 World Rugby Sevens Series.

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South Africa

Nienaber on Goosen: 'Does he want to be part of the Boks?'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber is spoilt for choice when it comes to flyhalf options.

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New Zealand

Kiwi bosses 'apologise' to elite women

REACTION: New Zealand Rugby has apologised to the country's top women players after a cultural review found failings in support.

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Currie Cup

Lions reveal change to Currie Cup fixture

NEWS: The Lions confirmed that the Currie Cup Round Nine fixture against Griquas has been rescheduled.

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Super Rugby

All Black calls out Super Rugby Officials

REACTION: All Black forward Ardie Savea made a sensational demand on Super Rugby Pacific officials following the Hurricanes' defeat to the Crusaders.

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'I don't think he made a mistake'

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach Sean Everitt had plenty of praise for No.8 Phepsi Buthelezi after a convincing United Rugby Championship win over the Lions in Durban on Saturday.

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Varsity Cup semifinals confirmed

MONDAY WRAP: The Varsity Cup semifinal lineup has been confirmed.

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Sevens

BlitzBoks to rectify disappointing Singapore Series

REACTION: The sight of the Springbok Sevens team not finishing on the podium of any tournament they contest is rare, even more so when they lose three World Rugby Sevens Series matches in a row, which is what happened in Singapore this weekend.

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Fourteen-man Leicester too good for Clermont

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Leicester Tigers produced an impressive display to win 29-10 at ASM Clermont Auvergne in the Champions Cup Round of 16 first leg on Sunday.

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Stormers continue to prove doubters wrong

REACTION: Stormers head coach John Dobson said it was a "great achievement" to do the double over the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship.

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Singapore Sevens: BlitzBoks crumble, Fiji win title

DAY TWO WRAP: Fiji returned to the World Sevens Series with a bang as they were crowned Singapore Sevens champions after they beat New Zealand 28-17 in the Final on Sunday.

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European Cup

Exeter Chiefs hang on against injury-hit Munster

MATCH REPORT: Exeter Chiefs battled to a 13-8 victory over Munster Rugby in the Champions Cup Round of 16 first leg at Sandy Park on Saturday.

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United Rugby Championship

Ref’s call baffles Bulls coach

REACTION: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White was left puzzled by the officials following his team’s defeat to the Stormers on Saturday.

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European Cup

Biarritz edge Toulon

CHALLENGE CUP SATURDAY WRAP:  The EPCR Challenge Cup produced some entertaining contests as the pool stage concluded and the Round of 16 fixtures were confirmed.

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European Cup

Ulster see off 14-man Toulouse

MATCH REPORT: Wing Rob Baloucoune scored a hat-trick of tries as Ulster Rugby won 26-20 at 14-man Stade Toulousain in the Champions Cup Round of 16 first leg on Saturday.

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European Cup

Fickou shines as Racing 92 beat rivals Stade Français

MATCH REPORT: EPCR European Player of the Year nominee Gaël Fickou was in fine form on Saturday as he dotted down in Racing 92’s 22-9 win over Parisian rivals Stade Français in the first leg of their Champions Cup Round of 16 encounter.

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Scarlets thrash Cardiff

URC REPORT: Liam Williams scored two tries as Scarlets completed a quickfire double over Cardiff with an impressive second half to win 49-14 and make them firm favourites for a Champions Cup spot next season.

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Esterhuizen's yellow card proves costly for Harlequins

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: No.8 Zach Mercer scored a try brace as Montpellier secured an impressive 40-26 win over Harlequins in the Champions Cup Round of 16 first leg at GGL Stadium on Sunday.

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European Cup

Late Bristol try shock Sale

MATCH REPORT: A late try from Semi Radradra saw Bristol Bears pick up a 10-9 victory at AJ Bell Stadium in the first leg of their Champions Cup Round of 16 clash with Sale Sharks.

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Singapore Sevens: BlitzBoks' remarkable winning streak ends

DAY ONE WRAP: The BlitzBoks' remarkable 36-match winning streak came to an end after they went down 7-12 to the USA in the final game of Day One at the Singapore Sevens.

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News

VIDEO: 'You've never seen a try like this before'

WATCH as Canada scored a crazy try against the USA on Day One of the Singapore Sevens.

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European Cup

Rhule scores as Stade Rochelais beat Bordeaux-Bègles

MATCH REPORT: Stade Rochelais beat Union Bordeaux-Bègles 31-13 in the first leg of their Champions Cup Round of 16 clash on Saturday as the two TOP 14 sides met in European competition for the first time ever at Stade Chaban-Delmas.

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Sharks overpower Lions in the rain

URC REPORT: The Sharks moved up to six in the United Rugby Championship standings after they beat the Lions 37-10 in wet conditions in Durban on Saturday.

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Stormers edge Bulls in Cape Town thriller

URC REPORT: The Stormers have done the double over the Bulls in this season's United Rugby Championship.

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Saracens destroy Brive, Edinburgh crush Pau

CHALLENGE CUP FRIDAY WRAP: Saracens claimed a 55-5 victory at CA Brive on Friday, sealing their qualification for the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16.

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RECAP: Sharks v Lions

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round 13 encounter between the Sharks and Lions at Kings Park.

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Leinster edge ahead of Connacht in Euro last 16 after first leg

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: James Lowe scored two tries as four-times European kings Leinster established a slender five-point lead over Irish rivals Connacht with a 26-21 win in the first leg of their Champions Cup last 16 tie.

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RECAP: Stormers v Bulls

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round 13 encounter between the Stormers and Bulls in Cape Town.

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Brumbies maul their way to victory

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: Four tries sourced from mauls have helped the Brumbies power past Fijian Drua and return to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with their seventh win from eight games.

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European Cup

Champions Cup - Teams and Predictions

ROUND OF 16  PREVIEW: European Champions Cup’s knockout stage gets underway this weekend with the opening ties of the two-legged Round of 16, and there are a plethora of enticing matchups on the schedule.

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News

CONFIRMED: Bismarck receives another ban

NEWS: Bismarck du Plessis has received another three-match ban for foul play.

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Cardiff v Scarlets - Teams and Prediction

RESCHEDULED ROUND EIGHT: Cardiff have made 10 changes for their United Rugby Championship rematch with Scarlets on Saturday.

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URC Round 13 - Teams and Predictions

RESCHEDULED DERBIES: It is derby time in South Africa again and there is a lot riding on this weekend's games.

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New Zealand

Extra help for Ian Foster and All Blacks

NEWS: All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has confirmed two new additions to his side’s coaching staff following an underwhelming 2021 campaign.

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News

VIDEO: Benched Boks hold key to Cape Town crunch

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White talks about key players in the Bulls versus Stormers Cape Town crunch.

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Super Rugby

Rebels edge Force despite red card

MATCH REPORT: The Melbourne Rebels have overcome a red card to centre Ray Nu'u to post a gutsy 22-21 win over Western Force at HBF Park in Perth.

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Blues shut out Chiefs in Hamilton

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Blues have underlined their status as title contenders by keeping the Chiefs scoreless in Hamilton to move to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table.

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Super Rugby

Injury concern as Highlanders beat Moana Pasifika

MATCH REPORT: After seven long games, the Highlanders are finally on the board in Super Rugby Pacific.

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Crusaders edge Hurricanes in contentious Super Rugby clash

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Crusaders have clung to a three-point lead for 33 minutes to beat the Hurricanes 24-21 in a contentious Super Rugby Pacific match that featured seven lead changes.

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Ireland

'Incredible career': Ireland legend hangs up his boots

NEWS: London Irish can confirm Seán O’Brien is set to retire from rugby at the end of the 2021/22 season.

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Australia

Matt To'omua to fight for Wallabies No.10 jersey

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Western Force are expecting a “different beast” than the Melbourne side they trounced by 25 points in their Super Rugby Pacific round two clash.

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News

Bulls to Loftus fans: 'Let us entertain you'

WATCH as Bulls Currie Cup coach Gert Smal unpacks his team's return to the top of the standings, after starting the second half of the season with a bonus-point win over arch-rivals Western Province.

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News

Rhodes avoid the big drop

FRIDAY WRAP: Rhodes retained their place in the Varsity Shield when their round-seven match against the TUT Vikings in Pretoria was abandoned at half-time due to heavy rain, lightning and thunder.

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VIDEO: WP wants to cite Bismarck for 'strike'

REACTION: There was a nasty aftermath to the Bulls versus Western Province Currie Cup Round Eight match at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday.

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News

Nkosi won't be returning anytime soon

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach Sean Everitt revealed on Thursday that it will be "some time" before Springbok wing Sibusiso Nkosi returns to action.

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News

Lions bring in a Bok for Sharks clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has made two changes to his starting XV for their rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round 13 clash against the Sharks.

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News

Bulls bring in Bismarck for Stormers clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has revealed his team to face the Stormers in a rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round 13 clash in Cape Town on Saturday.

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News

Bulls head to Cape Town with a 'sour taste' in their mouths

SPOTLIGHT: Bulls loose forward Cyle Brink says his team are still hurting after their last meeting with the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship.

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Super Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific, Round eight - Teams and Predictions

BUSINESS END: Super Rugby Pacific reaches the halfway point of the regular season this weekend and plenty of intrigue remains as to which eight teams will secure the coveted playoff spots at the conclusion of the full 15 rounds.

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Argentina

Wales take another crack at All Blacks

NEWS: Wales will bid to end a nearly 70-year long losing streak against the All Blacks when they open their November international campaign against New Zealand in Cardiff.

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News

Road to the play-offs: High-jeopardy games

SPOTLIGHT: With three rounds left until the first United Rugby Championship’s play-offs, 13 teams are still in the hunt to reach the knock-out stages.

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Premiership

'It's ridiculous': Why Bok missed Sale's match

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen's reason for missing the Sale Sharks' starting XV against Sareances last weekend just got a little bit interesting.

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England

Lynagh opens up on Test goal: 'There is no way I'm saying no'

SPOTLIGHT: Louis Lynagh has admitted he'd love to play for England in the forthcoming tour against the Wallabies, the side his dad Michael once steered to win the World Cup.

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South Africa

Nienaber outlines Boks' road to July series

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks will get their preparations for a testing international season underway on Sunday as head coach Jacques Nienaber and his management team host the first of two alignment camps.

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Scotland

'Scotland's greatest international': Tom Smith dies at 50

NEWS: Tom Smith was hailed as one of Scotland's "best ever players" by national team coach Gregor Townsend on Wednesday following the former prop's death aged 50.

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European Cup

Champions Cup - Connacht v Leinster

ROUND 16 PREVIEW FRIDAY: Friday’s Champions Cup Round of 16 first leg at The Sportsground will be Connacht’s first in the knockout stage of Europe’s premier club rugby competition.

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Preview, Singapore Sevens

WORLD SERIES ROUND FIVE: The Singapore leg of the Sevens World Series is set to thrill fans with the highly anticipated return of Olympic champions Fiji, 2020 Series winners New Zealand and Samoa.

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News

Bulls want to take the fight to Stormers

INTERVIEW: There is very little separating the Stormers and the Bulls, both in terms of their positions on the standings and the quality of their games.

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Currie Cup

Bulls see off ill-disciplined Province

MATCH REPORT:  The Bulls returned to the top of the Currie Cup table with a 45-34 win over the Western Province at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday. 

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Currie Cup

Sharks edge Griquas in dire affair

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks held on for a  13-6 win over the Griquas in Round eight of the Currie Cup in Kimberley on Wednesday. 

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News

Sharks rotate pack for Lions clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has revealed his team to face the Lions in a rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round 13 clash in Durban on Saturday.

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Currie Cup

Pumas keep play-off hopes alive

MATCH REPORT: The Pumas kept their hopes of reaching the Currie Cup play-off alive with a 45-10 bonus-point win over the Lions on Wednesday.

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United Rugby Championship

Stormers at full strength against Bulls

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: There are four changes to the Stormers starting line-up to face the Bulls at Stadium on Saturday.

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News

Cheetahs secure their future with signings

CONTRACT NEWS: The Cheetahs received a big boost with the news that seven of the young and up and coming players have extended their contracts at the side.

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News

Dramatic twist for URC Final hosting rights?

SPOTLIGHT: The inaugural season of the United Rugby Championship is poised to have an intriguing twist.

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New Zealand

Video: Dan Carter's honest assessment of the Springboks

INTERVIEW: New Zealand legend Dan Carter has been named the best player and the best team he has ever played against throughout his incredible rugby career.

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Australia

How Rennie's Wallabies prepare for 2023 World Cup

SPOTLIGHT: The Wallabies are contemplating a five-Test tour of Europe to finish the year as their path to the 2023 World Cup in France takes shape.

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Lions target 'key areas' in Sharks game

SPOTLIGHT: Lions forwards coach Albert van den Berg has pinpointed key areas his team will need to dominate if they are to leave Durban with a United Rugby Championship win on Saturday.

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News

RECAP: Bulls v Western Province

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Currie Cup Round Eight encounter between the Bulls and Western Province at Loftus Versfeld.

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RECAP: Griquas v Sharks

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

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News

RECAP: Pumas v Lions

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Currie Cup Round Eight encounter between the Pumas and Lions in Nelspruit.

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News

Bulls star signs on for long-term stay at Loftus

CONTRACT NEWS: One of the Bulls' most exciting talents, Elrigh Louw, expressed his commitment to the side in the most emphatic way.

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News

Currie Cup, Round Eight - teams and predictions

MIDWEEK MADNESS: The table-topping Cheetahs have a bye as the second half of the season gets underway, allowing the chasing pack an opportunity to set an early marker.

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News

BlitzBoks keen to have a crack at Fiji, Kiwis

SPOTLIGHT: It's probably fair to say Johannes Pretorius became a household name for the Springbok Sevens fairly quickly.

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Sharks' Springbok exodus confirmed

TRANSFER NEWS: Sale Sharks confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets - they are set to lose a number of Springboks at the end of the season.

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Second Phase

'We must cancel the Test match, now!'

WATCH the teaser to the much-anticipated documentary about the British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa last year.

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News

Province get some Bok beef back for Loftus trip

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Juan de Jongh will make his return from injury for Western Province in the Currie Cup encounter with the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday.

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Second Phase

North v South: Predict and win FREE tickets

WIN a set of FREE tickets to the BIG North-South derby, when the Stormers host the Bulls in a rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round 13 match in Cape Town on Saturday.

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News

Bulls unveil 'new' captain for north-south derby

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Morne Steyn will lead the Bulls team that will take on Western Province in a crucial Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday.

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Super Rugby

The growing Super Rugby suspension list

DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Fijian Drua captain Nemani Nagusa has accepted a four-game suspension for his high, swinging-arm tackle and will miss his side's historic Super Rugby Pacific homecoming clash.

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England

UK media in a tiff as Eddie Jones coaches in Japan again

REACTION: The Rugby Football Union does not seem to have a problem with his behaviour, but the British media got themselves into a tiff about Eddie Jones' latest jaunt.

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Stormers brace for intense Bulls onslaught

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers assistant coach Rito Hlungwani doesn't expect the Bulls to deviate too much from what has worked for them in the last few weeks.

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France

Paul Willemse: Why I chose France

INTERVIEW: Grand Slam-winning second row Paul Willemse admits that he struggled to come to terms with giving up on his childhood dream of playing for the Springboks, when he opted instead to play for France.

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Australia

Wallabies line up England for home series

NEWS: The Wallabies will play Eddie Jones' England in a three-match series in July, including the first rugby Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground since 1986.

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News

Varsity Cup: Shimlas see off Tuks

ROUND EIGHT WRAP: UFS Shimlas fought hard to claim a 26-15 bonus-point win against UP-Tuks and consolidate their position at the top of the Varsity Cup log.

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News

Barrett no longer a 'headache' for All Blacks

MEDICAL UPDATE: All Blacks ace Beauden Barrett says he has recovered well from his latest head knock and is ready to resume playing with the Blues.

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South Africa

Former Bok coach loses wife in drowning tragedy

NEWS: Tragedy has struck Peter de Villiers' family after his wife drowned in a pool in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth} on Monday.

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News

Baby Boks take centre stage for Lions

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions travel to Nelspruit to face the Pumas for the return leg of their Currie Cup encounter on Wednesday.

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News

Is Vincent Tshituka knocking the Bok door down?

WATCH as Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and stand-in captain Reinhard Nothnagel chat to @king365ed about the value of Vincent Tshituka to the resurgent Ellis Park-based team.

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News

Pumas keep their winning formula for Lions clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Pumas head coach Jimmy Stonehouse has revealed his team for their Currie Cup Round Eight clash against the Lions in Nelspruit.

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News

Sharks changed up for Kimberley trip

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sharks travel to Kimberley on Wednesday to take on Griquas, as the second half of the season gets underway.

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News

North v South: Crunch time in Cape Town

WATCH as we start the build-up to one of the biggest domestic games of the year - the Stormers hosting the Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday.

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News

VIDEO: Grumpy Edinburgh stew over 'one-eyed' officials

REACTION: The star-studded Edinburgh team returned home on Monday with their collective tails between their legs - having seen their dream of a South African double shattered at the weekend.

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News

Griquas get vital experience for Sharks showdown

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Griquas recalled some serious experience for their Currie Cup Round Eight encounter with the Sharks in Kimberley on Wednesday.

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News

Cheetahs extend their stalwarts' stay

NEWS: The Free State revealed that several stalwarts in the Cheetah frontline have extended their contracts.

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All Blacks in dispute over 'red rage' in Super Rugby Pacific

REACTION: Two All Blacks offered contrasting views about the red cards that plagued the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.

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News

Bulls provide savage response to Stormers' tweet

SPOTLIGHT: Shots have been fired between the Stormers and the Bulls on social media ahead of their huge United Rugby Championship clash at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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News

'Primary concern': Rugby Australia's plan for entertaining rugby

SPOTLIGHT: Rugby Australia's brain trust will gather to discuss the state of the game after repeated calls from frustrated coaches to encourage a more free-flowing, compelling product.

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'A bit shocked': Force players make vow to coach

SPOTLIGHT: Western Force players are keen to send out coach Tim Sampson in style, starting with Friday's Super Rugby Pacific grudge match against the Melbourne Rebels in Perth.

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France

Racing run in seven tries in Stade Francais rout

TOP 14 WRAP: Racing 92 ran in seven tries to rout Paris rivals Stade Francais 53-20 on Sunday to boost their play-off hopes.

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DUT moves clear of drop zone

WRAP: DUT claimed a crucial 15-12 win against the TUT Vikings in round six of the Varsity Shield on Sunday.

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Quins keep their defence alive

MATCH REPORT: In-form Harlequins moved a step closer to the Premiership play-offs after they produced a clinical seven-try showing to beat London Irish 41-14.

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United Rugby Championship

'Very rare': Wales star praises Stormers flyhalf Libbok

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: South Africa’s teams completed a four from four sweep of their European rivals in the latest round of the United Rugby Championship, with Welsh, Scottish and Irish teams all falling to defeat in their fixtures.

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News

VIDEO: What could keep Tambwe at the Bulls

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White explains what can convince in-form wing Madosh Tambwe not to take up an offer from a cash-flush French club.

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Six Nations

Chiefs edge Hurricanes in thriller

MATCH REPORT: The Chiefs have held off a storming comeback from the Hurricanes to win their Super Rugby Pacific thriller 30-29.

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United Rugby Championship

How Sharks reap benefits of sticking with Bosch

REACTION: Sharks coach Sean Everitt believes his decision to stick with Curwin Bosch at flyhalf is slowly starting to pay off.

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News

Springbok's score not enough to save Munster's bacon

MATCH REPORT: Leinster outscored Munster by four tries to one to earn a 34-19 bonus-point win at Thomond Park, which extended their lead at the top of the URC to 10 points.

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News

Lions shatter Edinburgh's double dream

MATCH REPORT: The Lions won their fourth successive United Rugby Championship match when they edged an Edinburgh team filled to the brim with Scottish internationals.

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News

Stormers cement top-six spot with bonus-point win

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers had too much fire power for the top Welsh team, sending the Ospreys home winless from their South African tour.

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News

Second-half rout gives Bulls bonus-point win over Ulster

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls made a massive statement with a 34-16 bonus-point over Ulster in a bruising United Rugby Championship outing at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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News

Diamond blasts 'pathetic, embarrassing' Worcester

SATURDAY WRAP: Worcester's lead rugby consultant Steve Diamond admitted he felt humiliated after seeing his side crushed 45-10 by Newcastle at Sixways.

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Connacht gets vital win in Treviso

MATCH REPORT: Tietie Tuimauga rescued a vital win for Connacht after they looked to have thrown away victory in a 21-17 triumph at Benetton.

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Second Phase

Classic Kolbe lights up France

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok flyer Cheslin Kolbe scores a sizzler for Toulon against Lyon in a Top 14 match at the weekend!

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Super Rugby

Caleb Clarke sees red as Blues thump Moana Pasifika

MATCH REPORT: The Blues have made it two wins over Moana Pasifika in five days after dispatching their cross-town rivals 46-16 at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.

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Sharks thump hapless Dragons

URC REPORT: The Sharks returned to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship after they recorded a 51-3 victory over the Dragons in a Round 15 clash in Durban on Friday.

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News

Ben Earl scores brace as Saracens beat Sale

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Saracens secured what could well turn out to be a hugely significant victory as they beat Sale Sharks 18-12 at the AJ Bell Stadium on Friday.

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Scarlets stay in the hunt

MATCH REPORT: Scarlets played 36 minutes of the second half with 14 men but still managed to beat Cardiff 35-20 in the United Rugby Championship.

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Wales

URC results a 'reality check' for Wales as Bok tour looms

WATCH as Dragons Director of Rugby Dragons Dean Ryan gives his frank assessment of the deep mire the Welsh game finds itself in.

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News

Matthews hat-trick helps Glasgow see off Zebre

URC REPORT: Glasgow Warriors hooker Johnny Matthews grabbed a hat-trick during a 40-12 win over Zebre Parma on an emotional night at Scotstoun.

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RECAP: Stormers v Ospreys

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 encounter between the Stormers and Ospreys in Cape Town.

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News

RECAP: Lions v Edinburgh

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 encounter between the Lions and Edinburgh at Ellis Park.

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England

How will new regulation impact on Springbok numbers in Premiership?

SPOTLIGHT: RugbyPass writer Ian Cameron takes a look at how a new regulation can impact the number of 'foreign' players in Premiership clubs!

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Wales

Wales flank retires due to concussion

NEWS: Wales flank James Davies has retired at the age of 31 because of concerns over long-term health risks following a concussion, it was announced Friday.

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News

RECAP: Bulls v Ulster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 encounter between the Bulls and Ulster at Loftus Versfeld.

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News

Varsity Shield: Fort Hare upset the champions

ROUND FIVE WRAP: Migcobo Bovu scored a late intercept try to boost the UFH Blues to a shock 16-14 win over CPUT in Bellville on Friday.

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Super Rugby

Waratahs punish ill-disciplined Fijian Drua

MATCH REPORT: Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has made a successful comeback as the NSW Waratahs crushed an ill-disciplined Fijian Drua 38-14 to keep their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive.

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Super Rugby

Reds end Brumbies' winning run

MATCH REPORT: The Queensland Reds have defied another red card to end the Brumbies' unbeaten run and draw level with their Australian rivals at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.

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News

URC Round 15 - teams and predictions

SATURDAY SHOWDOWN: The number of South African-born and bred players featuring in European-based teams in South Africa on Saturday, will give some of the matches a very different flavour.

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News

Varsity Cup relegation battle heats up

SPOTLIGHT: The stage is set for a sensational finish to the 15th edition of the Varsity Cup as four teams – Wits, UJ, UWC and the CUT Ixias – battle it out to retain their Varsity Cup status.

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News

Willemse on the move again in Stormers line-up

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: There are four changes to the Stormers' starting line-up for the United Rugby Championship encounter with Ospreys in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Super Rugby

Crusaders hold on against hard-charging Highlanders

MATCH REPORT: The Crusaders produced a solid defensive display to overcome the Highlanders 17-14 in a tight South Island derby at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch.

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Premiership

Leicester Tiger release Kobus van Wyk with immediate effect

Leicester Tigers will see out their double-chasing 2021/22 campaign minus South African Kobus van Wyk who has been granted an early release from the English club for an unspecified reason.

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News

RECAP: Sharks v Dragons

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 encounter between the Sharks and Dragons at Kings Park.

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News

COVID forces Lions to change

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has been forced into making some changes to his team to face Edinburgh on Saturday.

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News

Sharks centre's clearance comes too late

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Sharks centre Marius Louw escaped a ban by a United Rugby Championship disciplinary panel.

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URC Round 15 - teams and predictions

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: The Sharks and Dragons, who meet in Durban on Friday, are both coming off heavy defeats last week.

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United Rugby Championship

Bulls change three for big game against Ulster

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls have made three changes to their starting team that will take on Ulster Rugby in a United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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Sevens

BlitzBoks bring in Dobela as Geduld's replacement

Former Junior Springbok flyhalf Lubabalo Dobela will make his one seven-point try World Rugby Sevens Series debut in Singapore next weekend after being named in the Blitzboks squad for the fifth tournament of the 2022 season.

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News

Salary cap gaffe forces Bristol Bears to offload players

NEWS: It has been reported that a fire sale is underway due to a Premiership salary cap oversight for the 2022/23 season by the Bears.

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England

'He's bleeding': Eddie used Bakkies video to motivate England

WATCH as England loose forward Nathan Hughes recalled how Eddie Jones once used a video of Bakkies Botha to motivate England before a match against the Springboks.

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News

Redemption time in Reds' needle rematch

SPOTLIGHT: Injuries will keep Jock Campbell and Seru Uru out of the Reds' top-of-the-table clash with the Brumbies, while Michael Hooper will return for the Waratahs.

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News

Another COVID blow for Fijian Drua

NEWS: Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne has tested positive to COVID-19 just as his squad was forced to relocate from their flooded Lennox Heads base to the Gold Coast.

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France

'Destiny in our hands'

TOP 14 PREVIEW: France wing Gabin Villiere says winning the Six Nations Grand Slam has left him hungry for more silverware with his club Toulon.

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Sharks coach gives update on injured Springboks

INTERVIEW: Sharks coach Sean Everitt hopes to have two key Springboks back in the fold in the not too distant future.

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New Zealand

How All Blacks can overpower Springboks

SPOTLIGHT: The All Blacks may have identified a lethal attacking weapon to overcome the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

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South Africa

Zelt reschedules meeting, despite SARU 'letter'

NEWLANDS UPDATE: A headstrong Zelt Marais has rescheduled a council meeting, despite being served by the South African Rugby Union.

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News

Lions turning on the style after hard discussions

SPOTLIGHT: Lions assistant coach Ricardo Laubscher says hard discussions about their problems has been key to their resurgence in recent weeks.

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News

URC road to the play-offs: Thirteen still in the hunt

PLAY-OFF PREDICTOR: With four rounds left until the first URC's play-offs teams are confirmed, the latest stats probabilities show that 13 teams are still in the hunt.

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News

'Referees will make mistakes, but we shouldn't read bias into that'

INTERVIEW: Tappe Henning has just climbed off a flight and walked into his hotel room. It's a process he'll repeat over the next few months in South Africa, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Italy.

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Italy

Change is afoot as Italy lay groundwork for future success

SPOTLIGHT: Bubbling below the Azzurri's senior team is a youth sector which is very much alive.

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News

Powerful SA forward to follow Van Graan to Bath

TRANSFER NEWS: Johann van Graan is taking some South African muscle with him to Bath.

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Super Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific, Round Seven - Teams and Predictions

BEAST MODE ACTIVATED: With Super Round on the horizon, teams are starting to make their move as Super Rugby Pacific ramps up for round seven.

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England

Rassie Erasmus on why Woodward annoys him

SPOTLIGHT: Springboks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has come to the aid of embattled head coach Eddie Jones and says that 'no one' knows how teams will fare at the World Cup in 2023.

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South Africa

De Allende does not want Boks to join Six Nations

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok star Damian de Allende has his say on South Africa's possible move to the Six Nations.

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Currie Cup

Cheetahs to face Crusaders in Bloem?

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Super Rugby Aotearoa Champions Crusaders and Japanese club Toyota Verblitz might be heading to Bloemfontein later this year.

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News

'We don't want to be a side that makes excuses'

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks loose forward Sikhumbuzo Notshe says his team are not going to play the blame game for their average performances in recent weeks.

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News

CONFIRMED: De Allende to leave Munster

NEWS: Springbok star Damian de Allende confirmed that he will be leaving Munster at the end of the current season.

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News

Blues see off Moana Pasifika despite red card

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Auckland-based Blues survived a red card and a fraught period around half-time when they almost gave up a 19-point lead before beating Moana Pasifika 32-19.

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Second Phase

Tappe Henning: Referee and TMO will get 'remedial work' after Ulster blunder

WATCH as Tappe Henning, the URC head of match officials, reveals what 'remedial' action they will take against match officials for their big blunder in the Stormers' 23-20 win over Ulster this past weekend.

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News

Brumbies star learns his fate after divisive red card

NEWS: Queensland Reds prop Dane Zander will miss three rounds of Super Rugby Pacific for a dangerous tackle while Brumbies ace Tom Banks has escaped with a warning from the SANZAAR judiciary.

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Varsity Cup

Ikeys beat Maties in historic match

VARSITY CUP WRAP: The Player That Rocks Suleiman Hartzenberg scored two late tries as the UCT Ikeys claimed a thrilling 44-27 victory over arch-rivals Maties in the 500th Varsity Cup match.

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Sharks 'refresh' their pack

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks coach Sean Everitt made five changes to his team for their United Rugby Championship Round 15 outing against the Dragons at Kings Park on Friday.

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Spain

Spain's World Cup spot under threat

NEWS: World Rugby on Monday opened a probe into a "potential breach" by Spain of eligibility rules during their successful qualification for next year's World Cup.

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England

Farrell's tackling is 'a liability' says former England flyhalf

SPOTLIGHT: It hasn’t taken Owen Farrell long to start making headlines in the sport after returning from injury to star for Saracens over the weekend.

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News

Why local is not so lekker for Lions

REACTION: From December 4 to March 13 - three months and five matches - the Lions went through a barren spell.

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News

Ticket price shock for Bulls v Ulster clash

LISTEN as Martin Bester, on Jacaranda FM’s breakfast show, convinces Bulls Director of Rugby JHake White to drastically reduce ticket prices for Saturday's URC showdown with Ulster.

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Stormers wing reveals why he nearly quit rugby

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers wing Leolin Zas revealed that he was close to quitting the game a few seasons ago.

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Edinburgh bring in big names ahead of Lions clash

SQUAD UPDATE: Four Scotland internationals have joined Edinburgh’s touring squad in South Africa ahead of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship match against the Lions in Johannesburg.

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United Rugby Championship

Tambwe sidesteps future talks

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Bulls wing Madosh Tambwe has opted to steer clear of questions surrounding his future at the South African franchise.

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Super Rugby

Barrett head knock: 'Early signs are positive'

NEWS: All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett was cleared of concussion symptoms Monday after a nasty head knock, but will miss the Blues' next two matches, coach Leon MacDonald said.

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Cron ditches Steve Hansen for Western Force gig

NEWS: Japan-based Simon Cron will return to Australia to become coach of Western Force at the end of the current season, the Super Rugby franchise announced Monday.

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Edinburgh targets Lions for a South African double

REACTION: Edinburgh forward Ben Muncaster is targeting a South Africa double after his side created URC history with a victory over the Sharks in Durban.

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News

White pays the ultimate compliment to 'phenomenal' Kurt-Lee

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White unpacks his team's 55-20 URC win over the Dragons at the weekend.

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News

Ulster coach questions late call in defeat to Stormers

REACTION: Ulster head coach Dan McFarland was not happy with a late referee and TMO decision that denied his team a victory over the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Tigers pay dear price for crucial win

REPORT: Chris Ashton became the joint highest try-scorer in Premiership history as Leicester secured their place in the play-offs.

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Sharks coach on Edinburgh clash: 'It is extremely frustrating'

REACTION: Sharks head coach Sean Everitt said his team were just not clinical enough in their United Rugby Championship Round 14 clash against Edinburgh on Saturday.

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News

Leinster hammer 14-man Connacht in Galway

URC REPORT: Fourteen-man Connacht were floored by six second-half tries as Leinster ran out 45-8 winners of a bruising United Rugby Championship derby at The Sportsground.

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De Klerk misses chance to secure victory for Sale

PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY WRAP: Bath and Sale Sharks played to a 24-24 draw at The Recreation Ground in Round 21 of the Premiership on Saturday.

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Cardiff fight back to sink Glasgow

URC REPORT: Theo Cabango scored two tries as Cardiff produced a second-half comeback to stun high-flying Glasgow at the Arms Park.

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England

RFU to reveal Jones' successor before 2023 World Cup

SPOTLIGHT: Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has opened up on the preferred candidates to replace Eddie Jones.

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News

VIDEO: Ellis Park loss 'very painful' for ambitious Ospreys

REACTION: The Welsh regions are still searching for their first win on South African soil and the Ospreys' play-off hopes were dealt a significant blow at Ellis Park on Friday.

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Edinburgh outplay Sharks in Durban rain

URC REPORT: Blair Kinghorn touched down twice as Edinburgh ended the wait for a Northern Hemisphere victory in South Africa by beating the Sharks 21-5.

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News

Stormers hang on to beat high-flying Ulster

URC REPORT: The Stormers survived a nervy final few minutes to record a 23-20 win over Ulster at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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News

Scarlets too good for Zebre

URC REPORT: The Scarlets claimed their first away win of the season as they defeated United Rugby Championship opponents Zebre Parma 41-24 at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.

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Brumbies coach fuming after 'crazy' red card

REACTION: Brumbies coach Dan McKellar says it was ridiculous that Tom Banks was given a red card for an accidental head clash.

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News

Bulls slay Dragons in Pretoria

URC REPORT: The Bulls proved to be too strong for the Dragons in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Owen Farrell returns with classic 'no arm' cheap shot

REACTION: Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall may have been 'delighted' with Owen Farrell's performance in his comeback from injury, but a classic 'no arm' cheap shot did not escape the attention of pundits.

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France

Antoine Dupont: The best Six Nations player

SPOTLIGHT: France captain and scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has been named the Six Nations Player of The Championship for a second time, after first claiming the accolade in 2020.

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Reds see off Waratahs in Brisbane

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Queensland Reds have defied simultaneous red and yellow cards to beat the Waratahs 32-20 and stay second on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.

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Crusaders flex their Super muscles

MATCH REPORT: The Crusaders have improved to four wins and a loss in the Super Rugby Pacific season, defying the Chiefs 34-19 in Waikato.

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News

Blues pay dear price for win over Highlanders in Dunedin thriller

REPORT: The Blues did just enough to put the Highlanders away in a tight 32-25 Super Rugby Pacific victory in Dunedin.

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News

Munster get that elusive W

MATCH REPORT: Flyhalf Ben Healy kicked 21 points as Munster got back to winning ways with a 51-22 United Rugby Championship victory over Benetton at Musgrave Park.

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News

Gloucester versus Worcester match cancelled

NEWS: Gloucester's match at home to Worcester in the English Premiership on Friday was called off just hours before kick-off due to the visitors' lack of front row forwards.

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RECAP: Bulls v Dragons

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 encounter between the Bulls and Dragons at Loftus Versfeld.

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RECAP: Sharks v Edinburgh

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 encounter between the Sharks and Edinburgh at Kings Park.

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Top 14

VIDEO: Bok reveals his future plans

NEWS: Montpellier have confirmed that Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has extended his stay at the Top 14 club.

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News

RECAP: Stormers v Ulster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 encounter between the Stormers and Ulster in Cape Town.

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United Rugby Championship

Lions extend winning run

MATCH REPORT: Morne van den Berg scored two tries as Lions remained unbeaten at home with a 45-15 win over Ospreys on Friday.

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News

'I may just get a brandy and coke thrown at me'

SPOTLIGHT: Duane Vermeulen is no stranger to hardship and abuse on the field. It is the 'vitriol' from spectators that will add some extra spice to the next two weeks.

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URC Round 14 - teams and predictions

SUPER SATURDAY: The Stormers are hoping the return of more spectators will add another advantage to their campaign.

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URC road to the play-offs

ROUND 14 STATS INSIGHT: With five rounds left until the first United Rugby Championship play-offs, we take a look at all 16 teams' prospects.

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Bulls lock decides his playing future

NEWS: Hard-working lock Ruan Nortje has made a decision about his playing future.

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News

Banks sees red as Brumbies edge Force

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: Brumbies fullback Tom Banks was handed a controversial red card and sent off to hospital with a suspected fractured cheekbone in his team's thrilling 39-38 win over the Western Force in Perth.

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News

Rebels end losing streak with win over Fijian Drua

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: Melbourne have cracked their first win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, getting revenge on Fijian Drua with a spirited 42-27 victory.

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News

VIDEO: Moana Pasifika shock Hurricanes in golden-point thriller

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: After weeks of Covid uncertainty and season-opening drubbings, Moana Pasifika are finally on the board.

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England

RFU boss on Eddie: 'He is not bullet-proof'

REACTION: England coach Eddie Jones is not "bullet-proof", his boss said, following a dismal Six Nations campaign.

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News

RECAP: Lions v Ospreys

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 encounter between the Lions and Ospreys at Ellis Park.

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News

Bok wing's playing future up in the air

NEWS: Sharks head coach Sean Everitt revealed that there are discussions that still need to happen with Springbok wing Sibusiso Nkosi over the latter's playing future.

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News

Stormers get Bok muscle back for Ulster clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers head coach John Dobson has revealed his team to face Ulster on Saturday.

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News

Bulls lose star to COVID

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have lost the services of a star forward for their United Rugby Championship Round 14 encounter with the Dragons at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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News

URC Round 14 - teams and predictions

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Ospreys are determined to end a winless run for European-based teams in South Africa, as the United Rugby Championship play-off race starts to heat up.

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News

Home comforts for Ospreys' Botha

SPOTLIGHT: Tom Botha, speaking with a slight Welsh twang, said Ospreys will focus on themselves during their two-match tour of South Africa.

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Premiership

Cheetahs forward heads to Premiership

TRANSFER NEWS: Exeter Chiefs have added a third new face for next season with the acquisition of powerhouse South African forward Aidon Davis.

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England

RFU: 'Dishonest and insulting to England fans'

OPINION: Former England flyhalf Andy Goode blasted RFU following their latest statement.

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News

VIDEO: 'Learning curve' continues for the Bulls

WATCH as forward coach Russel Winter speaks about the Bulls' progress in the United Rugby Championship.

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United Rugby Championship

Sharks get Bok boost for Edinburgh clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks host Edinburgh at Kings Park on Saturday in a United Rugby Championship clash that has an important bearing on the fight for log positions.

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Six Nations

World Rugby's Concussion protocols under spotlight after Six Nations

SPOTLIGHT: The International Rugby Players union has contacted World Rugby and the Six Nations in the wake of some high profile concussion incidents that took place in the recent championship.

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Argentina

Suspects arrested of Los Pumas star's murder

NEWS: Police have arrested the two men suspected of gunning down the former star Argentine rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu in Paris, one of whom was trying to flee to Ukraine, authorities said Wednesday.

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Super Rugby

NZ reveals more changes to Super Rugby schedule

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby Union (NZU) Rugby announced the dates for matches that were postponed due to the impact of COVID-19 in recent weeks.

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News

Lions reveal new-look back row for Ospreys clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has revealed his team to face Ospreys in a United Rugby Championship Round 14 clash in Johannesburg on Friday.

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USA

World Rugby sees USA World Cup bids as 'essential' for growth

NEWS: World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin sees a $500 million plan for the United States to host the 2031 men's and 2033 women's World Cups as essential for growing the sport globally.

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United Rugby Championship

URC blasted for appalling head injury video

SPOTLIGHT: The United Rugby Championship organisers have been forced to apologise for a 'disgraceful' video they posted on social media.

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News

Rebels: 'It is still another loss'

INTERVIEW: The Rebels feel they are moving in the right direction, but won't be satisfied until they taste Super Rugby Pacific victory, starting with Fijian Drua on Friday.

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News

Super Rugby Pacific, Round Six - Teams and Predictions

ALL ABOARD: It’s Heritage Round in Super Rugby Pacific and the stage is set for more unforgettable moments to be etched into the tournament’s history with all 12 teams in action following a Covid-disrupted Round Five.

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News

Pumas blow woeful WP away in Cape Town

CURRIE CUP REPORT: The Pumas climbed above Western Province in the Currie Cup standings after they recorded a 37-11 win in Round Seven in Cape Town on Wednesday.

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News

VIDEO: The lessons Evan can learn from Duane

SPOTLIGHT: World Cup-winning Springbok Duane Vermeulen will return to Cape Town this week, where he featured in more than 120 games for the Stormers and Western Province.

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South Africa

Bok star Du Toit has his say on possible Six Nations move

SPOTLIGHT: Springboks star Pieter-Steph du Toit has responded to speculation about a potential move by South Africa to the Six Nations.

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England

Kolbe in line for BaaBaas call-up as Galthié takes over

NEWS: France's Grand Slam-winning coach Fabien Galthié confirmed Wednesday he is to take charge of the invitational side, the Barbarians, for a match against England in June.

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Super Rugby

Officials are 'killing the game'

SPOTLIGHT: Wallabies great Chris Latham has lamented the current state of rugby, saying overzealous officials are “killing the game”.

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News

Bulls thump Lions at Ellis Park

CURRIE CUP REPORT: The Bulls have closed the gap on the table-topping Cheetahs to just one point after the Pretoria side recorded a 40-10 win over the Lions in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

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Australia

'I have no regrets': Folau eyes World Cup with Tonga

SPOTLIGHT: Controversial Israel Folau is "definitely interested" in playing for Tonga at next year's Rugby World Cup and has "no regrets" over controversial comments that ended his Wallabies career.

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News

Wallaby cleared after foul-play charge

NEWS: Taniela Tupou will play for the Queensland Reds against the Waratahs on Saturday after successfully fighting a foul-play charge at the judiciary.

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South Africa

SA government gives update on 'open' stadiums

SPOTLIGHT: South African Rugby supporters received some good news as rugby venues would be permitted to accept up to 50 percent of its capacity for vaccinated or COVID-19 negative attendees.

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News

Cheetahs too good for Sharks in Durban

CURRIE CUP REPORT: The Cheetahs kept their unbeaten run in the Currie Cup intact with a 29-15 win over the Sharks in wet conditions in Durban on Wednesday.

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United Rugby Championship

Slap on the wrist for Bismarck

DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Bulls hooker Bismarck Du Plessis had been handed a three-week ban after his red card against Munster in the United Rugby Championship (URC).

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News

RECAP: Lions v Bulls

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Currie Cup Round Seven encounter between the Lions and Bulls at Ellis Park.

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News

RECAP: Sharks v Cheetahs

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Currie Cup Round Seven encounter between the Sharks and Cheetahs at Kings Park.

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Currie Cup

VIDEO: How Bulls are making their 'one-squad' system work

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White unpacks his team's impressive run of victories the past week - beating Munster, the Sharks and Scarlets all in seven days.

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South Africa

The Blitzbok that can solve Wales' midfield struggle

INTERVIEW: Centre has become a problem position for Wales with head coach Wayne Pivac having tried 13 different midfield combinations so far in his three-year tenure.

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Currie Cup

Bulls bring in former Baby Bok from Japan

TRANSFER NEWS: Bulls confirmed the signing of former Junior Springbok lock, Ruan Vermaak, who is set to be the latest recruit at Loftus Versfeld.

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News

RECAP: Western Province v Pumas

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Currie Cup Round Seven encounter between Western Province and the Pumas in Cape Town.

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United Rugby Championship

Schoeman headlines Edinburgh's squad for SA tour

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Mike Blair is relishing Edinburgh’s first trip to South Africa since January 2019 after he named a 32-man squad for the upcoming United Rugby Championship matches away to Sharks and Lions.

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Currie Cup

Sharks shake up backline for Cheetahs

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks host table-topping Cheetahs at Kings Park on Wednesday in an important Currie Cup clash with the tournament heading for the halfway stage.

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Currie Cup

Wholesale changes for Lions

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions coach Mziwakhe Nkosi has made wholesale changes to the team that will face the Bulls at Ellis Park on Wednesday.

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Currie Cup

Currie Cup, Round Seven - Teams and Predictions

BUSINESS END: The first-placed Cheetahs will be aiming for their sixth straight win of the 2022 Currie Cup campaign when they tackle the Sharks in another important clash in Durban on Wednesday.

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England

Player Ratings: Not good enough

OPINION: Despite a good second-half display, England slipped to a 25-13 defeat against Grand Slam champions France in a pulsating atmosphere at the Stade de France.

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OPINION

Kiwi view: Why England don't need Rassie

OPINION: The emergency SOS proposal for England to sign Rassie Erasmus as head coach is simply not required. Rugbypass writer Ben Smith reports. 

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Currie Cup

Gqoboka leads youthful Bulls against the Lions

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lizo Gqoboka will lead an exciting Bulls side that will take on the Lions in a Currie Cup clash in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

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Currie Cup

WP change one for Pumas

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: There is just one change to the Western Province starting line-up for the Currie Cup clash with Pumas at the Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.

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Ireland

Player Ratings: Triple Crown winners

OPINION: A sun-kissed afternoon gave way beery twilight celebrations as Ireland clinched the Triple Crown with a 26-5 bonus point win and then huddled around the TV screens in the ground to watch the title-deciding Six Nations action unfold from Paris.

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South Africa

Big 'no show' a vote of no confidence in Zelt

NEWLANDS UPDATE: Zelt Marais suffered a decisive setback in his battle to regain control of the Western Province Rugby Football Union structures.

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United Rugby Championship

VIDEO: How Lions fixed their defensive frailties

REACTION: Lions captain Burger Odendaal explained how his team managed to rectify their defensive shortcoming against Munster at the weekend.

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France

France extend Grand Slam-winning coach's contract

NEWS: France coach Fabien Galthie has been rewarded for his side's stunning Six Nations triumph with a four-year contract extension until 2027, the French rugby federation told AFP on Sunday.

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News

Maties edge NWU, as Wits ease relegation worries

VARSITY CUP WRAP: Maties rebounded from a poor start to beat the NWU Eagles 20-12 in Round Six in Stellenbosch on Monday.

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News

Pumas tweak for trip to Cape Town

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse has tweaked his team for their trip to Cape Town on Wednesday.

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Currie Cup

Cheetahs switch it up for Sharks

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheetahs head coach Hawies Fourie has made a number of changes to his team for their Currie Cup Round Seven clash against the Sharks in Durban.

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England

Eddie gets a big message from his bosses

REACTION: Eddie Jones insisted he remained the man to turn around England's fortunes ahead of next year's World Cup after a disappointing Six Nations ended in defeat by Grand Slam champions France.

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Argentina

World Rankings: France's rise to No.2 confirmed

NEWS: France have officially replaced New Zealand in second place in the World Rugby Rankings.

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News

Stormers' 'attractive' style comes at a cost

REACTION: The Stormers seem intent on playing a fast-paced attractive brand of rugby, but it could be costly against sterner opposition in the coming weeks.

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Six Nations

'No need to panic' says England star

NEWS: Ben Youngs has ruled out any sense of panic after England continued their countdown to the next World Cup with another underwhelming Six Nations.

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Scotland

Player Ratings: All bark and no bite

OPINION: This was a battle of two teams very much on different sides of the Six Nations tracks.

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France

Dupont: All about the Grand Slam... for now

REACTION: France captain Antoine Dupont insisted he wanted to "make the most" of a long-awaited Grand Slam success and not worry about the World Cup after a 25-13 win at home to England.

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Super Rugby

Michael Hooper ends Super Rugby hiatus

SPOTLIGHT: Michael Hooper won’t return for the NSW Waratahs’ crunch clash with the Queensland Reds, instead targeting the Super Rugby Pacific encounter with Fijian Drua on April 1.

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United Rugby Championship

Injury concern for Sharks' Boks

REACTION: The Sharks' win over Zebre Parma have been accompanied by a couple of injury concerns.

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Italy

'You'd think we won the World Cup'

REACTION: Ange Capuozzo revelled in Italy's first-ever Six Nations win in Wales on Saturday, saying that ending a seven-year losing streak in the tournament proved the team are "not dead".

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South Africa

Protests planned as Zelt and Maasdorp 'team up' against SARU

UPDATE: Locked gates and planned protests are all on the cards for Human Rights Day. Jan de Koning reports on the latest developments in South African Rugby.

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News

Stormers thump Cardiff in Cape Town

URC REPORT: The Stormers moved up to seventh position in the United Rugby Championship standings after they thumped Cardiff 40-3 in Cape Town on Sunday.

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Australia

Shock omission from Rennie's Wallabies squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has set Matt To'omua the challenge of shining at Super Rugby level in order to win back his spot in the national set-up.

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News

Varsity Shield: Fort Hare stay top

ROUND FOUR WRAP: The UFH Blues beat WSU 27-13 in Round Four of the Varsity Shield on Sunday to consolidate their position at the top of the log.

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Second Phase

Watch the most sublime 'aria' in full cry

WATCH as Ange Capuozzo sets up Italy's first-ever Six Nations win (22-21) over Wales in Cardiff at the weekend.

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Wales

Player Ratings: Cardiff shocker

OPINION: Finishing a campaign with Italy at home is a strange one. A chance to develop depth, Wayne Pivac rolled in a handful of new selections, hoping to end the Six Nations on a high.

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England

A Goode time for Rassie to take England job

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Former England flyhalf Andy Goode has backed the idea of Johan 'Rassie' Erasmus as the England coach.

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South Africa

EP boss charged for labelling Bok emblem 'racist'

SPOTLIGHT: Eastern Province Rugby Union President Maasdorp Cannon has been charged by the South Africa Rugby Union (SARU).

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France

France overpower England to claim Grand Slam

SIX NATIONS REPORT: France won their first Six Nations title since 2010 by defeating England 25-13 in a superb all-round display at the Stade de France on Saturday.

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Ireland

Ireland see off Scotland to win Triple Crown

SIX NATIONS REPORT: Ireland won the Triple Crown for the first time since 2018, beating Scotland 26-5 in their final Six Nations match at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

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United Rugby Championship

Bok's injury mars Sharks' win over Zebre

REPORT: The Sharks were forced to work hard for their 38-6 win over Zebre at Kings Park on Saturday.

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Italy

Italy shock Wales with magical late try

SIX NATIONS REPORT: Italy have ended their seven-year losing streak in the Six Nations when they edged Wales 22-21 in Cardiff on Saturday.

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United Rugby Championship

Tshituka stars as Lions stun Munster

REPORT: The Lions made a huge statement with an impressive 23-21 win over Munster at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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News

RECAP: Stormers v Cardiff

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round Seven match between the Stormers and Cardiff in Cape Town.

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Argentina

Former Los Pumas star shot and killed in Paris

NEWS: Former Argentina rugby international Federico Aramburu was killed in Paris on Saturday after an altercation in a bar, AFP learned from sources close to the investigation.

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News

Waratahs compound Rebels' woes

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Waratahs have won back-to-back matches for the first time in 19 months and consigned Melbourne to more Super Rugby Pacific misery with a 24-19 victory at the SCG.

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News

Rampant Bulls run riot at Loftus

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls moved into the top eight of the United Rugby Championship with a bonus-point 57-12 demolition of the Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

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Super Rugby

Chiefs hand Super Rugby newcomers a reality check

REPORT: The severely under-strength Chiefs have overwhelmed Moana Pasifika 59-12 in the only fifth-round match played in the COVID-hit New Zealand section of Super Rugby Pacific.

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South Africa

Zelt: '' I was NOT kicked out of parliamentary meeting'

REACTION: It was a day of high drama when SARU appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture in parliament on Wednesday.

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England

RECAP: France v England

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Six Nations Round Five match between France and England in Paris.

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South Africa

Jurie Roux: Parliament backs SARU

MEDIA STATEMENT: Politicians and the proverbial 'lynch mob' is ready to remove Jurie Roux from his position with immediate effect.

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Super Rugby

Force snatch late win over Fijian Drua

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Western Force have snatched victory against the Fijian Drua, kicking a penalty after the fulltime siren to claim a 20-18 win in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Sydney.

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England

Finally, the real French team arrives

OPINION: The rugby world has been waiting for this France side to put it together for a while now.

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News

Recap: Sharks v Zebre

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round Seven match between the Sharks and Zebre at Kings Park.

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Ireland

RECAP: Ireland v Scotland

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Six Nations Round Five match between Ireland and Scotland in Dublin.

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South Africa

SARU breaks their silence on Jurie Roux saga

BREAKING NEWS: South African Rugby Union CEO Jurie Roux is continuing the battle to clear his name in the dispute with the University of Stellenbosch.

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France

France v England - Teams and Prediction

SIX NATIONS, ROUND FIVE: France coach Fabien Galthie has insisted his side will be "ready to respond" to some typical Eddie Jones taunts when they attempt to win a first Six Nations title since 2010.

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Italy

RECAP: Wales v Italy

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Six Nations Round Five match between Wales and Italy in Cardiff.

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United Rugby Championship

Stormers v Cardiff - Teams and Prediction

ROUND SEVEN RESCHEDULED: Stormers will look to build on their winning streak when they host Cardiff at the Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.

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News

RECAP: Lions v Munster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round Seven match between the Lions and Munster at Ellis Park.

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England

Ref's mea culpa ahead of final round

REACTION: Matchday referee Mathieu Raynal has admitted he got the scrums wrong during England and Ireland’s Round Four  Six Nations clash last weekend.

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United Rugby Championship

Sharks v Zebre Parma - Teams and Prediction

ROUND SEVEN RESCHEDULED: The Sharks will look to keep their unbeaten home record intact this season when they welcome Zebre Parma to Kings Park on Saturday.

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News

Lions wary of 'Irish beast'

INTERVIEW: The Lions may have ended a three-month losing streak last week, but defence coach Jaque Fourie has cautioned again overexuberant expectations.

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News

Super Rugby Pacific, Round Five - Teams and Predictions

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: Teams are starting to make their move in Super Rugby Pacific with Round Five set to bring plenty of action despite a raft of schedule changes

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Ireland

Ireland v Scotland - Teams and Prediction

SIX NATIONS, ROUND FIVE: Ireland winning the Triple Crown by beating Scotland on Saturday will leave the players feeling hollow if France achieve the Six Nations Grand Slam, says former Ireland fullback, Hugo MacNeill.

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Italy

Wales v Italy - Teams and Prediction

SIX NATIONS, ROUND FIVE: Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones will decide who leads Wales out against Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday on what promises to be a landmark day for both stalwarts.

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United Rugby Championship

Glasgow too good for Edinburgh

URC REPORT: Glasgow Warriors took a four-point lead in the Scottish/Italian Shield with a 30-17 victory in their 1872 Cup clash with Edinburgh.

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News

SA teams must learn to 'double up' the European way

WATCH as seasoned Bulls and Springbok back Grenton Lionel Starlone Mapoe explains why playing three games in a week is going to become the norm for South Africans.

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South Africa

Zelt says 'SAROUX' wants to capture WPRFU

NEWLANDS UPDATE: Suspended WPRFU President Zelt Marais is taunting the SARU and charging full-steam ahead with plans to host a meeting with clubs at Newlands on Monday.

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Super Rugby

Brumbies edge Reds in thrilling Aussie derby

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Brumbies are still undefeated this Super Rugby Pacific season but Friday's 16-12 victory over the Queensland Reds certainly did not come easy.

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United Rugby Championship

Lions v Munster - Teams and Prediction

ROUND SEVEN SCHEDULED: Lions will have their work cut out for them when they host Irish giants Munster at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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News

URC confirms blockbuster Round 18 schedule

NEWS: The United Rugby Championship confirmed the scheduling for the final round of the season where play-off places will be on the line and the first Shield winners will be crowned.

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News

CPUT outclassed the TUT Vikings

VARSITY SHIELD WRAP: CPUT outclassed the TUT Vikings to claim a 47-10 bonus-point victory in round three at Tuks Stadium on Friday.

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News

RECAP: Bulls v Scarlets

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round Seven match between the Bulls and Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld.

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NEWS

VIDEO: Boks get behind new academy

SPOTLIGHT: Mention the names Gio Aplon, Juan de Jongh, Elton Jantjies, Cornal Hendricks, Siyabonga Ntubeni, Nizaam Carr and Cecil Afrika and you will immediately have people's attention.

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United Rugby Championship

Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh - Teams and Prediction

ROUND NINE RESCHEDULED: Glasgow Warriors host Edinburgh in the first leg of the 1872 Cup on Friday - a match that could have a big say in the outcome of the Scottish/Italian Shield.

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New Zealand

Former All Black wing sentenced after stealing from grandfather

NEWS: Former All Black wing Zac Guildford has found himself on the wrong side of the law again.

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England

France bring in star wing for Six Nations finale

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: France got one of their stars back for their Six Nations clash against England on Saturday.

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England

Jones springs selection surprise for France clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England head coach Eddie Jones has revealed his team to face France in Paris on Saturday.

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News

Jake tweaks Bulls for Scarlets showdown

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls loose forward Cyle Brink is set to make his United Rugby Championship debut when his side takes on Welsh outfit Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

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England

World Rankings: France within touching distance of All Blacks

NEWS: The World Rugby Men’s Rankings has been updated after the latest round of Six Nations 2022.

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United Rugby Championship

Lions without captain for Munster clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions will be without their inspirational leader, Jaco Kriel ahead of their  United Rugby Championship match against Munster on Saturday at Ellis Park.

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News

'When I stop getting angry, that's when I retire'

INTERVIEW: Two-time World Cup winner François Philippus Lodewyk Steyn has given the most sincere answer you will ever hear, when they 34-year-old was asked how long he will continue to play for.

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United Rugby Championship

Bulls v Scarlets - Teams and Prediction

ROUND SEVEN RESCHEDULED: The Bulls kick off the United Rugby Championship action with a thrilling encounter against the Scarlets on Friday at Loftus Versfeld.

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Italy

Italy to unleash Capuozzo against Wales

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Italy head coach Kieran Crowley has revealed his team to face Wales in their final Six Nations clash on Saturday.

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United Rugby Championship

Sharks lose their Bok prop

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks will be looking to take their rousing United Rugby Championship (URC) performance of last week and turn it into another passionate effort when they host Zebre at Kings Park on Saturday.

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News

Stormers tweak team for Cardiff clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers head coach John Dobson has revealed his team to face Cardiff on Sunday.

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England

Nigel Owens: How refs can solve scrum mess

SPOTLIGHT: Former international referee Nigel Owens said the scrums in the Six Nations have not been the best.

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News

Scarlets suffer big blow ahead of Bulls clash

NEWS: The Scarlets have lost one of their top players ahead of their United Rugby Championship clash against the Bulls in Pretoria on Friday.

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News

Bulls get best of both worlds with Kruger

SPOTLIGHT: With the United Rugby Championship match between the Bulls and Welsh side, Scarlets, only a day away, there is nobody who will know both sides as intimately as former Springbok prop, Werner Kruger.

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England

England lock learns fate after fastest red card in Six Nations

NEWS: England's Charlie Ewels has been banned following his early red card against Ireland in the Six Nations.

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News

VIDEO: JP sees signs of the 'Lions of old'

WATCH as Munster defence coach JP Ferreira talks about seeing signs of a 'revival' at Ellis Park, ahead of their clash with the Lions on Saturday.

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Ireland

Milestone for Sexton as Ireland eye Triple Crown

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Andy Farrell has named the final Ireland matchday squad of the 2022 Six Nations championship ahead of the Round Five clash with Scotland in Dublin on Saturday.

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Ireland

Russell dropped, Kinghorn starts for Scotland

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Head coach Gregor Townsend has made two changes to the starting line-up for Scotland's final match of the 2022 Six Nations.

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France

The men behind France's physicality

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: France defence coach Shaun Edwards has opened up about the duo responsible for laying down the law to their teammates when it comes to physicality. 

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Currie Cup

Stormers 'gutted' by Meihuizen's sudden retirement

NEWS: Stormers lock David Meihuizen has announced his retirement from all rugby due to complications related to concussion.

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South Africa

SARU to formally charge Zelt with misconduct

REACTION: SARU has finally broken its silence in the face of suspended WPRUP Zelt Marais' ongoing public attacks.

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South Africa

Zelt's response: 'Have they forgotten the tale of the emperor's clothes'?

REACTION: Suspended Western Province Rugby Football Union President Zelt Marais is NOT going to go away quietly.

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Currie Cup

Bulls end Sharks' unbeaten run

REPORT: The Bulls handed the Sharks their first Currie Cup defeat of the season on Wednesday. 

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England

Why England players are backing under-fire Eddie

SPOTLIGHT: Sam Simmonds says England's players are fully behind under-fire Eddie Jones as the head coach attempts to restore some pride to the team after another disappointing Six Nations campaign.

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England

I’ve never said that I don’t want to play for the Springboks

INTERVIEW: Ruan Ackermann is in dominant, authoritative form. A must-read interview!

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Currie Cup

Griquas add to Lions' dismal season

REPORT: Griquas bounced back with a comfortable 49-17 win over the Lions in Kimberley on Wednesday. 

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Currie Cup

Cheetahs secure hard-fought win over WP

REPORT: Cheetahs kept their unbeaten run intact with a hard-fought 24-17 win over the Western Province on Wednesday. 

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Super Rugby

NZ Rugby confirms updated Super Rugby Schedule

NEWS: COVID-19 outbreaks in the Blues, Highlanders and Crusaders squads have forced the postponement of all three Super Rugby Pacific matches in New Zealand this weekend.

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Italy

Milestones for Welsh legends

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones will both achieve major milestones in Wales' Six Nations clash against Italy on Saturday.

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News

Tigers escape with 'fine' for salary cap breaches

NEWS: Leicester were Tuesday fined nearly £310,000 (US$405,000), but avoided a points deduction after a Premiership investigation found the club had failed to comply with salary cap regulations.

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News

RECAP: Bulls v Sharks

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Currie Cup Round Six encounter between the Bulls and Sharks in Pretoria.

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News

RECAP: Cheetahs v Western Province

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Currie Cup Round Six encounter between the Cheetahs and Western Province in Bloemfontein.

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News

Munster eyes Lions scalp after Loftus disappointment

REACTION: The Lions may have ended a three-month drought at the weekend, but there will be no time to bask in the glory of their first win in 2022.

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News

RECAP: Griquas v Lions

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Currie Cup Round Six encounter between Griquas and the Lions in Kimberley.

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News

Currie Cup, Round Six - teams and predictions

CRUNCH TIME: The defending-champions Bulls and Western Province - the two most successful teams in Currie Cup history - will be looking to trip up the pace-setting Sharks and Cheetahs.

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News

Veteran Bok to skipper Lions as coach wields heavy axe

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions coach Mziwakhe Nkosi has wielded a heavy axe, making 10 changes to his team for their trip to Kimberley and a tricky encounter with Griquas.

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News

Bulls load up on Boks for Sharks showdown

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls are expecting a tough Currie Cup contest when they face the Sharks in a crucial match at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday.

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England

Player ratings: Pure emerald

OPINION: Liam Heagney rates the Ireland players after their 32-15 win over England at Twickenham!

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England

Player ratings: Red mist

OPINION: Paul Smith rates the England players after their 15-32 loss to Ireland at Twickenham!

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France

Player Ratings: Gutsy France

OPINION: France moved within 80 minutes of their first Grand Slam since 2010 thanks to a hard-fought 9-13 win over Wales.

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News

Sharks reveal new halfback pairing for Bulls clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach Etienne Fynn has revealed his team for their Currie Cup clash against the Bulls in Pretoria on Wednesday.

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News

Table-topping Cheetahs change it up for Province visit

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie made a number of changes to his team for their Currie Cup Round Six encounter with Western Province in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.

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News

WP gets Leyds back for Cheetahs showdown

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: There are a number of changes to the Western Province team that will face the Cheetahs in a Currie Cup encounter in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.

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New Zealand

Top Kiwi ref: 'Everyone blames us for ruining the spectacle'

SPOTLIGHT: England’s second-minute red card to Charlie Ewels against Ireland has raised conjecture around the punishment for high tackles.

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News

Fourie's real value to Stormers: Knowing how to handle the refs

WATCH as Stormers stand-in captain Deon Fourie talks about the value he brings with him after seven years playing in Europe.

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News

Varsity Cup: Gutsy UJ edge Jozi derby

ROUND FIVE WRAP: Prior to kick-off, UJ sat in a precarious position as the ninth-placed side on the combined 2021-22 Varsity Cup log.

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Latest News

Super Rugby COVID-compromised again

NEWS: More Super Rugby Pacific games in New Zealand are likely to be postponed due to the growing COVID-19 outbreak.

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News

Griquas change three for winless Lions

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Griquas coach Pieter Bergh has made three changes to his team for their Currie Cup Round Six encounter with the Lions in Kimberley on Wednesday.

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News

VIDEO: How Jaco 'fired up' the Lions

WATCH as Lions captain Jaco Kriel reveals what he told the team to fire them up to end a three-month losing streak against Cardiff on Sunday.

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France

Double boost for France

NEWS: Two big names have returned after Covid-19 infections as Grand Slam chasing France prepare for their Six Nations finale against England in Paris this weekend.

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Ireland

Ireland star ruled out of Six Nations finale

NEWS: Ireland lock James Ryan has been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations finale against Scotland after a head injury forced him off early in his side's win against England.

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England

England bring in Willis ahead of Six Nations finale

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Wasps flank Jack Willis was Monday recalled to England's squad ahead of their final match of this year's Six Nations against France, with Tom Curry ruled out due to a hamstring problem.

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Scotland

Scotland bring in forward duo for Ireland clash

NEWS: Lock Scott Cummings and hooker Fraser Brown have been added to Scotland's squad for their final Six Nations match of the 2022 tournament in Ireland on Saturday.

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News

White comes to Bismarck's defence

REACTION: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has come to Bismarck du Plessis' defence after the hooker was sent off in a clash against Munster on Saturday.

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England

Eddie Jones starts the 'mind games' early

SPOTLIGHT: Eddie Jones has insisted England know what they have to do in order to deny France a Grand Slam and finish the Six Nations with a flourish.

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News

Tahs suffer captaincy blow

NEWS: Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon is out for up to a month after injuring his hamstring, ruling him out of Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific match against the Rebels.

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News

NZ Rugby reveals changes to Super Rugby schedule

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced the following schedule changes for Round Five of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

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England

Reality check for Eddie and his England

OPINION: Liam Heagney takes a look at four key aspects of what unfolded at Twickenham at the weekend that should be included in that post-tournament debrief.

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News

Stormers make it a full-house for South Africa

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers made a full-house of four-from-four wins for South African teams, as they demolished the winless Zebre 55-7 in a rescheduled URC Round Six match in Stellenbosch on Sunday.

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News

Lions finally break their drought

MATCH REPORT: The Lions scored their first win in any competition since early December when they beat Cardiff 37-20 in a rescheduled URC Round Six match at Ellis Park on Sunday.

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News

Saints and Quins stay in the hunt

SUNDAY WRAP: Northampton Saints ended their four-match losing streak with a bonus-point 27-22 win against Wasps at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens.

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News

Spain beat Portugal to qualify for World Cup

NEWS: Spain beat Portugal 33-28 in Madrid on Sunday to become the 16th team to qualify for the 2023 World Cup.

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England

England can do 'a lot of damage' in Paris

REACTION: Ireland's hopes of an unexpected Six Nations crown rests on England upsetting France in Paris this coming weekend.

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News

VIDEO: 'World-class' Fassi turned the game on its head

WATCH as Sean Everitt unpacks the Sharks' 37-20 URC win over the Scarlets in Durban at the weekend.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Laugh a little with the Springboks

WATCH as a few Springboks produce a 'bloopers reel' from the recent launch at the Rugby Academy SA.

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South Africa

Rassie and Boks score big at SA Sports Awards

NEWS: Rugby enjoyed a stellar time at the South African Sports Awards in Durban on Saturday, collecting five titles

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England

Eddie Jones takes pot shots at referee

REACTION: England coach Eddie Jones has taken a swipe at referee Mathieu Raynal for the way he officiated the scrum in Saturday’s 15-32 Six Nations loss to Ireland.

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Ireland

'Two years ago we would have lost that game'

REACTION: Ireland captain Johnny Sexton was glad to see his side "stay alive" in the Six Nations title race after a gruelling 32-15 win over 14-man England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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News

Ulster do the double over URC leaders Leinster

URC REPORT: Ulster made it a rare double over Leinster after beating the reigning URC champions 18-13 on a rain-swept night in Belfast.

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News

Waratahs hold off Western Force

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Waratahs have overcome the late withdrawal of skipper Jake Gordon to record a crucial 22-17 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Western Force in Sydney.

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News

Bok scores big as Sharks stay in play-off race

SATURDAY WRAP: Sale Sharks remain in the hunt for a top-four place after they overcame fellow play-off hopefuls Gloucester 26-24 at the AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday.

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News

Bismarck sees red as Bulls hang on to beat Munster

URC REPORT: It was a game of two halves at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday as the Bulls survived a nervy finish to beat Munster 29-24.

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Scotland

Player ratings: Bonus for Scotland

OPINION: Gavin Harper rate the Scotland players after their 33-22 Six Nations win over Italy in Rome!

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Wales

Player Ratings: Wales are their own worst enemy

OPINION: After finishing strongly in Twickenham, Wales came home to Cardiff with the smallest of targets on their back.

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News

RECAP: Stormers v Zebre

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round Six match between the Stormers and Zebre at the Danie Craven Stadium.

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News

RECAP: Lions v Cardiff

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round Six match between the Lions and Cardiff at Ellis Park.

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England

Ireland stay alive after beating 14-man England in Twickers thriller

MATCH REPORT: Ireland saw off 14-man England 32-15 at Twickenham on Saturday to maintain their Six Nations title hopes.

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News

Lions v Cardiff - Teams and Prediction

ROUND SIX RESCHEDULED: Lions prop Carlu Sadie says his team will have to make full use of their home ground advantage when they face Cardiff in a rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round Six clash on Sunday.

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Italy

Scotland get campaign back on track

MATCH REPORT: Scotland got their Six Nations campaign up and running again on Saturday with a bonus point 33-22 win over battling Italy.

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France

Galthie on France's 'dream scenario'

REACTION: France coach Fabien Galthie hailed his side's heroic defensive effort after a gutsy 13-9 victory over Wales that kept alive dreams of a first Six Nations Grand Slam in 12 years.

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Argentina

Cheika's plan for Los Pumas

SPOTLIGHT: Newly appointed Argentina rugby coach Michael Cheika has told the Pumas he hopes to take them from being good to great.

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News

Reds survive Drua's late surge

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Queensland Reds have avoided one of the great Super Rugby boilovers, surviving an incredible Fijian Drua comeback to win 33-28.

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South Africa

WPRFU ExCo distance themselves from relentless Zelt

NEWLANDS UPDATE: Suspended Western Province Football Union President Zelt Marais seems to be on a one-man crusade to reclaim control of the union.

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France

France keep Grand Slam dream alive

SIX NATIONS REPORT: France kept their bid for a first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2010 on track after edging Wales 13-9 in a thoroughly absorbing Test in Cardiff on Friday.

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United Rugby Championship

Lucky Sharks beat Scarlets in scrappy affair

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks kept their home record intact with a 37-20 bonus-point win over Scarlets in Durban on Friday.

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England

RECAP: England v Ireland

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Six Nations Round Four encounter between England and Ireland at Twickenham.

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News

Stormers v Zebre Parma - Teams and Prediction

ROUND SIX RESCHEDULED: The Stormers will be looking to run Zebre Parma ragged on Sunday in a rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round Six game in Stellenbosch on Sunday.

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Italy

RECAP: Italy v Scotland

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Six Nations Round Four encounter between Italy and Scotland in Rome.

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News

RECAP: Bulls v Munster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round Six match between the Bulls and Munster at Loftus Versfeld.

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England

England face anxious wait on Itoje

SPOTLIGHT: Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot has claimed that England are “really optimistic” that Maro Itoje will play against Ireland on Saturday – even though he missed Friday’s captain’s run training session at Twickenham.

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News

Ulster v Leinster - Teams and Prediction

ROUND NINE RESCHEDULED: Much of the focus will be on the four games to be played on South African soil, but there is one game happening overseas that could prove a defining one in the race for top spot.

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Italy

Italy v Scotland - teams and prediction

SIX NATIONS, ROUND FOUR: Gregor Townsend has urged his Scotland side to forget about defeats against Wales and France and finish a "disappointing" campaign in style.

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News

Stormers give their leader a break

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Damian Willemse will celebrate a half-century of Stormers caps in the United Rugby Championship clash with Zebre Parma in Stellenbosch on Sunday.

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News

Chiefs stun Crusaders with late try

SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Chiefs have condemned the Crusaders to their first loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season with an injury-time try to secure a 24-21 win in Christchurch.

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England

England suffers COVID blow

NEWS: The England preparations for this Saturday's Six Nations game against Ireland at Twickenham have suffered another COVID blow.

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News

Brumbies too good for winless Rebels, despite three yellow cards

SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC REPORT: The unbeaten Brumbies have banked six tries to collect a 36-17 win over the hapless Rebels in their clash in Melbourne.

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News

Bulls v Munster - Teams and Prediction

ROUND SIX RESCHEDULED: Out of the four South African franchises, the Bulls have the toughest task this weekend.

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France

RECAP: Wales v France

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the Six Nations Round Four encounter between Wales and France in Cardiff.

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News

RECAP: Sharks v Scarlets

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round Six encounter between the Sharks and Scarlets at Kings Park.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Munster to get 'traditional' Loftus welcome

WATCH as we bring a glimpse of what awaits Irish province Munster during their first visit to Fort Loftus!

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News

Jake White reveals his hand for Munster clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have opted for consistency ahead of their United Rugby Challenge encounter against Irish side, Munster, at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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News

Lions get their line-out general back

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has revealed his team to face Cardiff in Johannesburg on Sunday.

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