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Top Schools Challenge Coming

Planning is advancing for the inauguration of a new competition for top South African schools to start in 2021 with further development the following year.

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Five issues facing Saracens

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Here are the issues the crisis-engulfed club will have to face going forward.

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Five things we learned from Euro Cup

CHAMPIONS CUP SPOTLIGHT: The European Champions Cup field is down to eight.

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Super Rugby

Super Rugby: Pre-season Fixtures & Results

SPOTLIGHT: Just before the 2020 Super Rugby season kicks off on January 31, franchises have organised a few matches to familiarized themselves with the competitive nature of the competition.

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Sharks' roller coaster ride continues

SUPER RUGBY PREVIEW 2020 – TEAM BY TEAM: There are good reasons why bookmakers are listing the Sharks as rank outsiders - with long odds of 34-1.

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The perfect storm?

SUPER RUGBY PREVIEW 2020 – TEAM BY TEAM: After a couple of seasons of mediocrity, not much is expected from the Stormers in 2020.

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Super Rugby

Something old, something blue for the Bulls

SUPER RUGBY PREVIEW 2020 – TEAM BY TEAM: Something borrowed, something blue, something old and very little new…

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New Zealand

All Blacks star Mo'unga faces career-defining season

OPINION: When Richie Mo’unga helped guide the Crusaders to their third Super Rugby title on the trot in 2019, Mo’unga Mania hit its peak.

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New beginnings for Lions

SUPER RUGBY PREVIEW 2020 – TEAM BY TEAM: It is a new season and, as is traditional, the year is met by baroque hopefulness and idealism.

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Australia

Rennie's to-do list as Wallaby coach

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has been officially welcomed and will start meeting the nation's Super Rugby teams from Wednesday, on a whistle-stop tour of the country.

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The game's biggest mistake

SPOTLIGHT: On the eve of the start of a new Super Rugby season, Ben Smith takes a look at the declining interest in the game.

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Rassie's advice to Sarries' Springbok

TRANSFER NEWS: Saracens' demotion from the Premiership could have an unexpected spin-off for one South African franchise.

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Brumbies unveil their new captain

NEWS: Wallabies tighthead prop and self-described "joker" Allan Alaalatoa has vowed not to change after being named the Brumbies captain for 2020 Super Rugby season.

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England

Eddie wants England to clear the air

SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: Eddie Jones hopes a "long debrief" will allow England to focus firmly on the Six Nations.

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Eddie to make England the 'greatest team'

REACTION: England coach Eddie Jones was in a high-spirited mood as he addressed the media on Monday.

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AUDIO: Sharks' positives outweigh the negatives

REACTION: Although his side suffered a pre-season defeat to Stormers, Sharks coach Sean Everitt was left very content in Soweto on Sunday.

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VIDEO: Bulls get their Bok front row back

INJURY UPDATE: The Bulls received a timely boost ahead of the start of the Super Rugby season.

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AUDIO: Stormers' Bok pack 'frustrate' Dobson

REACTION: It seems like Stormers head coach John Dobson will have to rethink his 'explosive power-based game' tactic for the upcoming Super Rugby season.

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Italy

Smith lures Cheetahs coaching brain to Italy

NEWS: Cheetah Kicking and Skills Coach Albert Keuris is another South African mentor that will join Italy ahead of the Six Nations.

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European Cup

Welsh 'wonderkid' suffers setback

INJURY UPDATE: Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann hopes the injury Louis Rees-Zammit picked up during his side’s 14-35 defeat at Toulouse is minor enough to allow him to contribute for Wales at the Six Nations.

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Jones names eight uncapped players

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England coach Eddie Jones has named his 34-man squad for the 2020 Six Nations.

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SANZAAR 'axe' two referees for 2020

NEWS: SANZAAR has announced the names of the 12 referees who will referee Super Rugby in 2020. They have axed two referees from 2019.

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Lions star out for the season?

INJURY UPDATE: The Lions suffered a massive pre-season setback, following their 35-40 loss to the Bulls in a pre-season outing in Soweto this past Sunday.

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League import in England coaching shake-up

NEWS: England has revealed more changes to the coaching set-up under Eddie Jones, including a Rugby League import.

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Vunipola blow for England

INJURY UPDATE: England are set to be without the services of star loose forward Billy Vunipola for a substantial portion of the Six Nations.

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Toulouse secure home Euro quarterfinal

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Toulouse rounded off the Champions Cup pool stages with a commanding 35-14 win over Gloucester, securing a home quarterfinal in the process.

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Bulls beat Lions in Soweto try-fest

PRE-SEASON REPORT: A late Cornal Hendricks try helped the Bulls edge the Lions 40-35 in an entertaining pre-season encounter in Soweto on Sunday.

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Saracens bury relegation woes to keep Euro dream alive

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Saracens came out 27-24 victors over Racing 92 in an epic Champions Cup Pool Four clash at Allianz Park on Sunday.

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Stormers edge Sharks in Soweto

PRE-SEASON REPORT: The Stormers edged the Sharks 21-19 in a pre-season encounter in Soweto on Sunday.

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Saracens break silence on relegation decision

NEWS: Saracens have broken their silence after Premiership Rugby's decision to automatically relegate the club for breaching the salary cap.

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Super Rugby

Early return looms for Hurricanes star Savea

INJURY UPDATE: The Hurricanes could have star loose forward Ardie Savea back from his significant knee injury earlier than expected.

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Montpellier hang on to beat Connacht

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Montpellier won a see-saw encounter with Connacht 35-29 at the Stadium as these two sides bowed out of this season’s Champions Cup by producing a thriller.

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Munster finish Euro campaign in style

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Munster may have failed to qualify for the Champions Cup quarterfinals but they finished this season’s campaign in style with a 33-6 bonus-point victory over winless Ospreys in Pool Four.

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RECAP: Toulouse v Gloucester

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Six encounter between Toulouse and Gloucester at Stade Ernest Wallon.

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RECAP: Saracens v Racing 92

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Six encounter between Saracens and Racing 92 Allianz Park.

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RECAP: Lions v Bulls in Soweto | 2020 Super Rugby Pre-Season

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the Super Rugby pre-season encounter between the Lions and Bulls in Soweto.

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Gatland starts mind games ahead of Super opener

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: New Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland won't be thinking too much about his team's 19-26 loss to the Blues in a pre-season match on Friday.

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Latest News

Glen Jackson - a Great Life in Rugby

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Super Rugby

CONFIRMED: Bulls bring in Tongan centre

TRANSFER NEWS: The Bulls have finally announced that Tonga centre Nafi Tuitavake will join the Super Rugby franchise.

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European Cup

Exeter secure home quarterfinal

MATCH REPORT: Exeter Chiefs secured a Champions Cup home quarter-final after a dominant 33-14 win over La Rochelle at Sandy Park on Saturday.

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European Cup

Ulster down Bath for quarter-final spot

MATCH REPORT: A stirring second-half display saw Ulster make sure of progress to the knockout stages of the Champions Cup but winless Bath made them work hard for their 22-15 success in Belfast.

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Premiership

Saracens to be relegated from Premiership

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: European and English champions Saracens are to be relegated at the end of the season due to breaching the salary cap, Premiership Rugby announced on Saturday.

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Dobson: Stormers' game is not from NASA

SUPER RUGBY PRE-SEASON: They may be World Cup winners and superstars, but the Stormers' Springboks have their feet firmly planted on the ground.

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European Cup

Glasgow run Sale ragged

MATCH REPORT: Glasgow Warriors kept themselves in the hunt for a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup with a runaway 45-7 win over Sale Sharks.

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Saints stun Lyon in France

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Northampton kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions Cup with a dramatic 36-24 win over Lyon at the Matmut Stadium.

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Clermont grind their way past Harlequins

MATCH REPORT: Clermont Auvergne were made to dig deep as they saw off Harlequins 26-19 to top Champions Cup Pool 3.

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Flawless Leinster blank hapless Benetton

MATCH REPORT: Leinster duly clinched top seeding and a home quarter-final in the Champions Cup by securing a 100 percent record in Pool 1 with an 18-0 victory over a battling Benetton side in Treviso.

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RECAP: Stormers v Sharks in Soweto | 2020 Super Rugby Pre-Season

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the Super Rugby pre-season encounter between the Sharks and Stormers in Soweto.

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VIDEO: Sobering thoughts from Lions boss

SUPER RUGBY PRE-SEASON: South African teams need to have a 're-think' about how they approach the SANZAAR tournament.

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Crusaders hammer Hurricanes

PRE-SEASON: The Crusaders recorded an impressive 40-19 win over the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby pre-season match in Ashburton on Saturday.

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Emergency meeting for under-fire Sarries

REACTION: Saracens have reiterated they will do whatever is "reasonably required" to prove they are operating within the salary cap for the current season.

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RECAP: Exeter Chiefs v La Rochelle

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Six encounter between Exeter Chiefs and La Rochelle at Sandy Park.

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Jaguares run Georgia ragged

PRE-SEASON REPORT: The Jaguares got their preparations underway for this year's Super Rugby tournament with a convincing 66-3 win over a Georgia XV side in Mar del Plata on Friday.

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RECAP: Ulster v Bath

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Six encounter between Ulster and Bath at Kingspan Stadium.

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Wales

Stormers' new recruit still available for Wales

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New Stormers recruit Jamie Roberts made it clear that still be available to play for Wales if they need him.

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RECAP: Lyon v Northampton Saints

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Six encounter between Lyon andNorthampton Saints at Matmut Stadium de Gerland.

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Blues hold off Chiefs as McKenzie returns

PRE-SEASON REPORT: The Blues survived a second-half fightback from the Chiefs to record a 26-19 victory in their pre-season match in Waihi.

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Brumbies banking on their youth

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Brumbies are confident they can clinch another Australian conference title despite losing five Wallabies in the Super Rugby off-season.

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Kings give Stormers a wake-up call

WARM-UP MATCH REPORT: The Southern Kings gave the star-studded Stormers a timely wake-up call.

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Daugunu scores five as Reds thump Rebels

PRE-SEASON REPORT: Filipo Daugunu crossed five times as the Queensland Reds feasted in a Super Rugby trial game mismatch against Melbourne on Friday.

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Bulls win first round

SUPER RUGBY PRE-SEASON REPORT: A three-try blitz midway through the second half helped the Bulls claim victory in the first of two matches against the Lions this weekend.

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Sevens

England name 'strong sevens squad' for Hamilton

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: England Sevens acting head coach James Rodwell has named his maiden 13-player travelling squad for the World Sevens Series tournament in Hamilton, New Zealand on January 25-26.

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AUDIO: Nkosi reveals Sharks' powerful weapon

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Following the exodus of the powerful pack, Sharks are in dire need of a new attacking option for the upcoming Super Rugby season.

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South Africa

Schalk Brits: Bringing home gold

WATCH as now-retired Springbok Schalk Brits speaks about the emotion of bringing back the Webb Ellis Cup to South Africa and the dramatic scenes that unfolded.

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New captain for Aussie Sevens squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Still searching for consistency, Australian sevens coach Tim Walsh has sprung a leadership change just six months out from the Olympic Games.

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Saracens face automatic relegation

NEWS: Defending champions Saracens could be relegated from the English Premiership if they fail to adhere to the division's salary cap this season, according to a report.

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Sharks thrash Russians again

SUPER RUGBY PRE-SEASON REPORT: For the second successive week the Sharks demolished the Russian national team.

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Sharks rush their Boks back

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks coach Sean Everitt wasted no time in rushing his Springboks back for their Super Sunday pre-season outing.

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Preview: European Cup, Round Six

LAST CHANCE SALOON: The Six Nations looms large on the horizon, but first we turn our attention to the European Champions Cup.

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Super Rugby

Whiteley gets Lions coaching gig

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: After months after speculation, Springboks Warren Whiteley has finally been confirmed as the Lions' line-out coach for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

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Italy

Coppa Italia Final

On Saturday, 18 January 2020, the final of the  Coppa Italia will be played in the northern Italian town of Rovigo between Rovigo and Petrarca of Padua.

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Scotland lock Gray returns to first club Glasgow

TRANSFER NEWS: Scotland lock Richie Gray is to return to the club where he began his career Glasgow Warriors after a successful spell in France in what is head coach Danny Wilson's first signing.

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CONFIRMED: Welsh legend signs at Newlands

TRANSFER NEWS: The worst-kept secret in Cape Town has been confirmed.

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Waratahs too good for Highlanders

PRE-SEASON REPORT: A youthful Waratahs side have overcome a horror start to beat the Highlanders 40-21 in a Super Rugby pre-season match at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney.

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European Cup, Round Six: Pool by pool

SPOTLIGHT: As the European Cup pool stage reaches its climax this weekend, we bring you a pool by pool breakdown of what’s at stake.

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Super Rugby

Canes' Van Wyk gets shot against Crusaders

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Hurricanes coaching staff have named a 34-man squad to take on the Crusaders in Ashburton this Saturday.

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New position for Bok skipper

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers will conclude their pre-season fixtures this weekend as they face the Southern Kings in Knysna on Friday and the Sharks in Soweto on SuperHero Sunday.

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Premiership

Bath lock in 'dominant' loose forward

TRANSFER NEWS: Following last week’s announcement of Sam Underhill, Jack Walker and Max Wright putting pen to paper on long-term contracts, Bath confirmed the re-signing of homegrown loose forward, Tom Ellis on a new two-year deal.

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Cane to captain Gatland's Chiefs

SUPER RUGBY NEWS: Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland revealed that loose forward Sam Cane will captain the Chiefs for the upcoming Super Rugby season.

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England

Rees-Zammit: Pivac dismisses England claims

REACTION: Wales boss Wayne Pivac has hailed Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit as "a great finisher" after handing the 18-year-old a Six Nations call-up.

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Kiwis change their winning formula

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The New Zealand coach Clark Laidlaw has changed up his team for the next leg of the World Sevens Series, on home turf in Hamilton next week.

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England prospect extends Harlequins stay

NEWS: Harlequins announced that back-row forward Alex Dombrandt has extended his contract, following two successful years at the club.

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Kings 'mix-and-match' for Stormers

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Former BlitzBok star Vuyo Zangqa will coach of the Southern Kings, as they face the Stormers in a warm-up match in Knysna on Friday.

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O'Connor headlines new-look Reds

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Reds have announced a 28-man squad for their opening pre-season fixture against the Melbourne Rebels in Gladstone on Friday.

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VIDEO: 'New-look' Crusaders to face Hurricanes

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Crusaders will kick off 2020 with their first pre-season game this Saturday, as they prepare to meet the Hurricanes in Ashburton.

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Highlanders travel to Sydney without Dixon

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Highlanders will travel with a squad of 28 to play the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday, in the first of two pre-season games for the Dunedin side.

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VIDEO: Full-strength Bulls to face Lions

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls have announced their matchday team for their #SuperHeroSunday clash with the Lions.

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Law Discussions

Law discussion: Kolbe's tap

VIDEO: @rugby365com law guru Paul Dobson looks at some Cheslin Kolbe 'magic' and analyses if his actions were legal!

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Super Rugby to trial new high tackle law

NEWS: The "high tackle technique warning" will be trialled during Super Rugby this year as World Rugby aims to improve player safety.

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South Africa

VIDEO: Springboks up for another award

NEWS: Siyamthanda Kolisi and his Springbok team are up for yet another award.

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Wales

Ban puts damper on Carre celebrations

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Saracens prop Rhys Carre has had an eventful Wednesday of wildly different emotions.

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England

Referees to 19 January 2020

Its the last round of pool matches in the Heineken Cup and the Challenge cup. After this come the quarterfinals in April.

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Wales

Wales' Kiwi coach calls up New Zealander

SIX NATIONS TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: New Wales coach Wayne Pivac has named his first squad - which features 38 players, including five who are uncapped.

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Ireland

VIDEO: Farrell reveals his captain

SIX NATIONS NEWS: New Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named a 35-man squad - including a surprise as captain - for the 2020 Championships.

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France

Clermont discard their All Black star

TRANSFER NEWS: World Cup winner Isaia Toeava will leave French Top 14 club Clermont at the end of the season, the former New Zealand full-back said on Wednesday.

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Scotland

Scotland hand captain's armband to Hogg

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Stuart Hogg has been named Scotland captain for the 2020 Six Nations.

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Sevens

Bulls' Gans gets shot at BlitzBoks captaincy

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Stedman Gans will captain the Springbok Sevens squad to Hamilton and Sydney for the third and fourth tournaments of the World Rugby Sevens Series, taking over the captaincy armband from the injured Siviwe Soyizwapi.

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Super Rugby

Experienced All Blacks duo to lead Hurricanes

NEWS: The Hurricanes announced the captaincy for the 2020 Super Rugby season will be shared between TJ Perenara and Dane Coles.

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Hunt to lead Waratahs against Highlanders

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Karmichael Hunt is happy to take on more responsibility as he prepares to lead the Waratahs after his first "decent" Super Rugby pre-season in several years.

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England

Bring back trials

OPINION: England’s World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward has called for incumbent English boss Eddie Jones to stage a trial match before finalising his Six Nations squad later this month.

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Scotland

Outrage over Scotland's salary revelations

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: There has been a sizable backlash in the Scottish rugby community after the staggering salaries paid to Scottish Rugby Union executives has been made public.

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Saints lose their World Cup winner

NEWS: Northampton Saints have confirmed that scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will leave at the conclusion of this season.

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Under-20 World Cup

Former Wallabies skipper gets coaching gig

NEWS: Former Wallabies captain Ben Mowen has joined the Junior Wallabies 2020 program, as he pursues a coaching career in the national set-up.

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Sharks ready for Russia Round Two

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sharks XV will take on the Russian national side in a pre-season warm-up match at Kings Park on Friday.

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Tahs turn to League for defence coach

NEWS: Former NSW and Australia Rugby League representative Phil Bailey wants the Waratahs to display more aggression and dominant tackling in their defence.

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South Africa

Bok skipper wins another award

NEWS: South Africa's World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi was voted the 2019 Rugby Writers' personality of the year.

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Second Phase

The Rugby Pod: BIG transfer rumours

WATCH as the Rugby Pod gets stuck into the 2020-21 rumour mill.

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VIDEO: Stormers have grand plans for Newlands farewell

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siyamthanda Kolisi speaks about leading the Stormers in their last season at Newlands.

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Pro14

Kings prop cops four-week ban for 'reckless' hand-off

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Southern Kings prop Pieter Scholtz has been handed a four-week suspension for a dangerous tackle. 

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Second Phase

Inside the BaaBaas: The documentary

WATCH as we went behind the scenes with one of the most iconic clubs in the world, as they prepared for a clash with Wales in Cardiff.

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Under-20 World Cup

U20 World Championship Cup: Pools confirmed

NEWS: The future stars will converge on Italy for the 13th edition of the World Rugby U20 Championship from June 28 to July 18.

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Confirmed: Proudfoot leaves Boks for England

NEWS: England head coach Eddie Jones has appointed Matt Proudfoot and Simon Amor as his new assistant coaches.

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VIDEO: Gypsy's new role at Tahs

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Journeyman and new Waratahs hooker Robbie Abel expects to be a calming voice to the youngsters on the team.

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Pro14

Kempson 'experiment' against Stormers

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: PRO14 side the Southern Kings will get an opportunity to test their depth against a near Super Rugby strength squad when the Eastern Cape franchise clashes with the Stormers in a friendly in Knysna on Friday.

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Super Rugby

Reds Rookies forced to 'step up'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Angus Blyth is simultaneously learning the finer points of rugby and still getting schooled in the gym by his Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn.

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Kolisi will lead Stormers in Soweto

TEAM NEWS: Stormers coach John Dobson is keeping his cards close to his chest as to the make-up of his teams for their final two pre-season outings.

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The Cruden conundrum

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: It is the BIG question in New Zealand. Will Aaron Cruden be recalled to the All Blacks, now that he is back in New Zealand?

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Not all doom and gloom for the Highlanders

SUPER RUGBY PREVIEW 2020: It’s understandable why the Highlanders will be written off by many pundits heading into new Super Rugby season.

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Pro14

Van der Merwe moves closer to a Scotland call-up

TRANSFER NEWS: Former Junior Springbok Duhan van der Merwe has taken a step closer to getting a Scotland call-up after his decision to extend his contract with Edinburgh.

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Italy omit Parisse, recall Sgarbi for Six Nations

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Italy legend Sergio Parisse was not named in the 35-man squad unveiled on Monday for the Six Nations tournament with Alberto Sgarbi recalled after six years and three newcomers included.

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Super Rugby

All Black's miracle comeback with Chiefs

TRANSFER NEWS:  Former All Blacks loose forward Adam Thomson has capped off a miraculous late-career recovery as he signs for the Chiefs.

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Brumbies among title contenders in 2020

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: The Brumbies are poised to again dominate the Australian conference of Super Rugby and have the potential go at least one step further and make the tournament’s final in 2020.

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Wales

Hook to hang up boots and write books

NEWS: Welsh utility back James Hook is to retire from rugby at the end of the season and initially focus on writing children's books, he said on Monday.

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Kellaway taking the gap

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Melbourne Rebels recruit Andrew Kellaway says he's disappointed by the departure of Jack Maddocks even if it helps him break into their line-up.

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Welsh teen star earns senior contract with Gloucester

NEWS: Louis Rees-Zammit, considered one of the hottest prospects in Rugby Union, has been rewarded for his strong form with a long-term contract by English Premiership side Gloucester.

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Second Phase

Saracens: Goode's verdict on new era

OPINION: Andy Goode gives his view on the latest developments surrounding the Saracens salary-cap saga.

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Kolisi to lead World Cup elite in Soweto

PRE-SEASON SPOTLIGHT: World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siyamthanda Kolisi will lead an array of stars out at Soccer City in Soweto next Sunday.

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Former Wales wing joins Crusaders

NEWS: Crusaders continue their link with the Northern Hemisphere.

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VIDEO: Waratahs unfazed by player exodus

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Waratahs stalwart Jed Hollway says their new-look squad must build on the legacy left by a host of departing stars and drive new standards.

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'Waste of time getting carried away'

CHAMPIONS CUP REACTION: Racing 92's South African-born France international Antonie Claassen said his side need to keep their feet on the ground despite reaching a fifth Champions Cup quarterfinal in six season

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Confirmed: Zacks to step down as WP Rugby CEO

NEWS: Paul Zacks will be stepping down as Western Province Rugby Group CEO on January 31.

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England

Two-year ban for English club player

NEWS: Henry Hadfield, of Fylde RFC, has been banned from all sport for two years for an anti-doping rule violation.

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Van Graan counts the cost of 'painful' loss

POST-MATCH REACTION: Munster coach Johann Van Graan admitted Racing 92's late sucker punch was a bitter pill to swallow, as his team's Champions Cup hopes were all but ended.

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European Cup

Clermont 'cheat at the scrums'

REACTION: Ulster head coach Dan McFarland believes his side let slip a golden opportunity to win in France as they slipped to a 13-29 defeat to Clermont Auvergne.

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New boardroom twist for Stormers

REACTION: Western Province and Stormers boss Paul Zacks has dismissed a report that he has departed the franchise.

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European Cup

Another 'terrible' game by French ref Poite

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Exeter’s thrilling 31-all draw at Scotstoun ended on a high when Stuart Hogg’s 60-metre last gasp penalty kick hit the crossbar, coming so close to snatching an away win.

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Kings ready for big Stormers challenge

COACH'S COMMENT: The Southern King and Stormers will be out to test their respective squad depth, when they take each other on in a friendly encounter in Knysna on Friday, January 17.

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Leinster machine marches on

EUROPEAN CUP REPORT: Leinster collected another bonus-point success in Pool One.

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Late rally sends Racing through

EUROPEAN CUP REPORT: Northampton Saints survived a tremendous Benetton effort to stay on course for the quarterfinals - with a 33-20 victory at Franklin's Gardens.

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Saints survive scare

EUROPEAN CUP REPORT: Northampton Saints survived a tremendous Benetton effort to stay on course for the quarterfinals.

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European Cup

Gloucester too good for Montpellier

MATCH REPORT: Gloucester kept their Champions Cup quarter-final hopes alive with a 29-6 bonus-point win over Montpellier in Pool 5 on Saturday at Kingsholm.

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News

Terrific Toulon ease into quarterfinals

CHALLENGE CUP WRAP: Toulon came from behind to beat Scarlets - and progress from Pool Two to the quarterfinals.

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RECAP: Racing 92 v Munster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Five encounter between Racing 92 and Munster at the Paris La defence Arena.

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New era of Crusaders loosies

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Tom Vinicombe takes a look at some of the key changes faced by the 10-time champion Crusaders, ahead of the 2020 season.

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RECAP: Leinster v Lyon

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Five encounter between Leinster and Lyon the RDS Arena.

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Second Phase

The Rugby Pod: Wray and Sarries

WATCH as Andy Goode and Jim Hamilton discuss what the future holds for Saracens after Nigel Wrays decision to leave the club.

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Super Rugby

Province spoil Stormers' Varsity party

PRE-SEASON REPORT: The Stormers secured hard-fought wins over CPUT, UCT, and Maties, however, fell short against their provincial side Western Province.

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European Cup

All Black helps Toulouse reach last eight

MATCH REPORT: Four-time winners Toulouse qualified for the Champions Cup quarter-finals with a 21-7 win over Connacht on Saturday.

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News

'Pleasing performance' for new Sharks coach

REACTION: New Sharks coach Sean Everitt was 'pleased' with his team's first hit-out of the year.

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European Cup

Exeter and Glasgow in thrilling draw

MATCH REPORT: Exeter Chiefs secured a spot in the Champions Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling 31-31 draw with Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun.

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RECAP: Glasgow Warriors v Exeter Chiefs

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Five encounter between Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs at the Scotstoun Stadium.

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News

Bulls make statement in 101-point match

PRE-SEASON REPORT: Jade Stighling scored a hat-trick as the Bulls gave early notice of their intentions in the 2020 Super Rugby season.

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European Cup

Clermont's second-half display destroys Ulster

MATCH REPORT: ASM Clermont Auvergne put in a terrific second-half display to defeat Ulster Rugby 29-13 and secure a Champions Cup quarter-final spot.

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European Cup

Fourteen-man Saracens keep play-off hopes alive

MATCH REPORT: Defending Champions Saracens kept their quarter-final hopes alive with a 22-15 win over Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.

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News

Update on Watson injury scare

REACTION: Bath boss Stuart Hooper has moved to play down an injury scare surrounding England star Anthony Watson.

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RECAP: Clermont Auvergne v Ulster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Five encounter between Clermont Auvergne and Ulster Stade Marcel-Michelin.

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Japan

Top League has more star power than Super Rugby

PREVIEW: With the Southern Hemisphere’s sights firmly locked on the upcoming Super Rugby season, it’s easy to forget that one of the world’s most star-studded leagues is just days away from commencing.

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European Cup

That Kolbe Magic... yet again

Cheslin Kolbe has grabbed the limelight yet again with another moment of magic in the Champions Cup.

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Super Rugby

Hurricanes facing impossible odds

OPINION: The Hurricanes finished their 2019 season with another semi-final defeat to the Crusaders, their second straight season-ender in Christchurch.

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Latest News

Dobson's Rugby Wishlist

I have a nightmare that I wish to swap for a dream, a death wish that I want to swap for a wishlist, so that I can exchange my fears for rugby's future with more of the joy and excitement that has filled my life since reaching the age of reason.

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Stormers to bully teams with 'explosive power'

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers' game plan for the upcoming Super Rugby tournament will be a "very simple" one.

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Varsity Cup

Varsity Cup tweaks... again

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The 2020 Varsity Cup, fortunately, will have no law changes however, this year's fixtures will have a later kick-off times.

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MacGinty's brutal injury

INJURY UPDATE: Sale flyhalf AJ MacGinty has been ruled out for up to four months, after dislocating his shoulder in Friday’s 30-23 European Cup pool defeat to La Rochelle.

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Premiership

England's 'Kamikaze kid' extends Bath stay

NEWS: England loose forward Sam Underhill has signed a new deal with the Premiership side Bath.

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Sharks hammer Russia, lose to Pukke

PRE-SEASON REPORT: The Sharks hammered Russia 64-14 in a pre-season friendly in Durban on Friday.

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Wales

Wales to face Japan and New Zealand

NEWS: Wales will face Japan and New Zealand in three test matches as part of their 2020 June Tour.

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News

Harlequins too good for Bath

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Harlequins came out on top against Bath 25-19 in a highly entertaining Pool Three match that resulted in three tries apiece.

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Pro14

English flank commits to Cardiff

NEWS: Olly Robinson has reaffirmed his commitment to Cardiff Blues with a new long-term deal at the Arms Park.

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News

Kerr-Barlow stars as La Rochelle beat Sale

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: La Rochelle scrumhalf Tawera Kerr-Barlow put in a terrific performance as the French side defeated Sale Sharks 30-23 on Friday at Stade Marcel Deflandre.

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Second Phase

Beauden can't save Blues' blushes

OPINION: Beauden Barrett’s signing with the Blues for 2020 and beyond has been hailed as a huge coup for a franchise that has underperformed for the better part of the last two decades.

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England

Eddie Jones' outrageous request

EURO SPOTLIGHT:  Eddie Jones believes Sale flank Ben Curry, twin brother of Tom, could become an international scrumhalf.

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Premiership

Haywood signs 'multi-year deal' with Saints

NEWS: Northampton Saints confirmed that Mikey Haywood has signed a contract extension.

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RECAP: La Rochelle v Sale Sharks

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Five encounter between La Rochelle and Sale Sharks at Stade Marcel Deflandre.

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France

No magic wand for France

REACTION: Charles Ollivon, named captain of the French team, "is not a miracle worker" but "someone who works hard," his club coach said on Thursday.

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New Zealand

Why top Kiwi ref has quit

NEWS: Top New Zealand referee Glen Jackson announced Friday he was giving up the job, just months after being overlooked for a role at the World Cup.

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Saracens reveal new chairman

NEWS: Saracens have revealed Nigel Wray's successor.

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Preview: European Cup, Round Five

IN THE HOME STRAIGHT: French Top 14 giants Racing 92 and Toulouse can clinch quarterfinal spots with victories over Irish opposition this weekend.

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England

Referees to 12 January 2020

It's the second last round of pool matches in the European Professional Club Rugby's competitions. That's where Europe's big clubs are.

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News

Bulls 'mix-and-match' for opener

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls coach Pote Human has opted for a 'mix-and-match' approach for the team's pre-season opener.

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How Reds will cope without Kerevi

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: The Reds will be without star man Samu Kerevi this season, but in James O'Connor and Jordan Petaia boast an alternative route to success.

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News

Highlanders suffer hooker blow

INJURY UPDATE: The Highlanders suffered a setback before their season even had a chance to get off the ground.

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News

Lobberts gets a shot with Stormers

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: A 28-man Stormers squad will get a thorough work-out against four different teams at Florida Park in Ravensmead on Saturday.

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News

CONFIRMED: Waratahs sign Wallabies star

TRANSFER NEWS: The Waratahs have received a big boost ahead of the Super Rugby season.

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News

Saint pays the price for foul play

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Northampton wing Tom Collins has been dealt a two-week suspension, following his sending off in last weekend's Premiership win over Wasps.

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Wales

Webb pays the price for his 'dishonest' attitude

REACTION: Wales scrumhalf Rhys Webb, who was already told he would never play for Toulon again, had his freeze-out confirmed Thursday.

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News

Salary cap saga: The latest casualty

NEWS UPDATE: The latest casualty in the ongoing Saracens salary cap saga has been revealed.

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News

Europe: Pool by pool

CHAMPIONS CUP SPOTLIGHT: As the Champions Cup takes centre stage again this weekend, we look at what's at stake in each pool.

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Second Phase

Rugby Pod: Candid calls

LISTEN as Ellis Genge speaks to the Rugby Pod in a brilliantly candid call.

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France

Galthie's long-term home World Cup goal

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New France coach Fabien Galthie said his squad for the upcoming Six Nations was assembled with a view towards the World Cup on home soil in 2023.

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Ireland

Six Nations blow for Carbery

INJURY UPDATE: Munster has confirmed Joey Carbery will definitely miss the entire Six Nations campaign with Ireland.

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News

Harris slapped with foul play ban

PRO14 DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Dragons prop Brok Harris has been banned for two weeks.

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News

Sharks face Russia ahead of Super Rugby

SUPER RUGBY NEWS: The Sharks will prepare for this season's Super Rugby tournament with two matches against Russia.

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News

Scotland prop extends Edinburgh stay

CONTRACT NEWS: Edinburgh have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of next season with the re-signing of Scotland international prop Rory Sutherland.

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France

New skipper for revamped France

SQAUD ANNOUNCEMENT: Toulon's relatively inexperienced back-row Charles Ollivon was named as France captain as new head coach Fabien Galthie unveiled a revamped 42-man Six Nations squad featuring a remarkable 19 uncapped players.

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News

Waratahs' 2020 posers

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: There are several questions to be answered by the New South Wales Waratahs of 2020.

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News

Venter, Brits open up on Sarries' big decision

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Brendan Venter and Schalk Brits share their thoughts on the looming job and pay cuts at Saracens.

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Second Phase

The real legacy of Nigel Wray

OPINION: Andy Goode takes a look at the REAL legacy of now-retired Saracens boss Nigel Wray!

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News

Glasgow's slow drift into oblivion

SPOTLIGHT: Like great performers leaving the stage one by one, the eye-watering list of Glasgow departures grows by the season.

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Chiefs ready to conquer Europe

CHAMPIONS CUP SPOTLIGHT: Exeter Chiefs have tasted success on the domestic front. Now they are keen on replicating it on as more global scale.

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Italy

Parisse to say goodbye in Rome

NEWS: Italy legend Sergio Parisse has revealed that he will play his final Test for his country on home soil during this year's Six Nations tournament.

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News

VIDEO: Thorn backs young Wallaby to lead Reds

NEWS: He's only 22, but new Queensland Reds captain Liam Wright has the smarts, skill and respect to lead his team back to the Super Rugby finals, says coach Brad Thorn.

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News

Warriors pull one of Wasps' most potent stings

TRANSFER NEWS: Worcester Warriors have signed flyhalf Billy Searle from Wasps on a two-year contract from the start of the 2020/21 season.

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News

Fatialofa stable, but 'remains in a serious condition'

UPDATE: English Premiership club Worcester announced on Tuesday that lock Michael Fatialofa had undergone successful surgery to relieve pressure on his spinal cord.

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News

Varsity talent to test Stormers

SUPER RUGBY NEWS: The Stormers will get the preparations for their 2020 Super Rugby campaign underway at Florida Park in Ravensmead on Saturday against some of the best young talent in the Western Cape.

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Premiership

Sarries boss' take on 'tricky' job cuts saga

NEWS: Saracens hope to minimise the distress caused by any possible player departures enforced by their breach of salary cap regulations by focusing on their older stars or those near the end of their contract.

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Ireland

Ireland's pivot problem intensifies

INJURY UPDATE: Ireland new head coach Andy Farrell seems to have a flyhalf crisis ahead of the Six Nations with both Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery sidelined with injuries.

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News

Aussie teams in talks over swap deal involving Wallabies star

SUPER RUGBY NEWS: Elusive Wallabies utility Jack Maddocks could become the Waratahs' fullback in a player swap deal with the Melbourne Rebels ahead of the Super Rugby season.

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News

Sunwolves sign Wallabies legend's son

TRANSFER NEWS: The Sunwolves have once again dipped into the offshore player market.

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France

VIDEO: Messam, Etzebeth & Savea in haka face-off

WATCH as Toulon's collection of international stars entertain guests during New Year's revelry.

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Premiership

Saracens' new chief set to make job or salary cuts

NEWS: Edward Griffiths, the new Saracens chief executive, has told the club’s high-profile squad some players may have to leave or face salary cuts to prove they are operating within the Premiership salary cap this season.

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News

Edinburgh re-sign Scotland star Bradbury

NEWS: Scotland international loose forward Magnus Bradbury has become the latest player to commit his future to Edinburgh after today putting pen-to-paper on a new deal.

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Super Rugby

Bushfires no excuse for Brumbies

NEWS: Brumbies coach Dan McKellar says there will be no excuses come round one of Super Rugby, despite bushfires throwing their pre-season into disarray.

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England

England's futile attempt to poach Welsh sensation

NEWS: Reports suggest England head coach Eddie Jones is in hot pursuit of Gloucester wing Louis Rees-Zammit, the Welsh wing star that’s breaking Premiership try-scoring records.

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England

English pundit's bizarre law changes

SPOTLIGHT: Since their loss to South Africa in the World Cup Final last month, England's 'pundits' have properly spat the dummy.

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News

Vass leaves Montpellier to join Saints

NEWS: Northampton Saints announced the appointment of Ian Vass as their defence coach.

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France

Super Rugby or Top 14? Savea reveals his preference

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks star Julian Savea has lifted the lid on what competition he prefers out of Super Rugby and the Top 14.

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Super Rugby

Aussie side embrace early Super Rugby start

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Super Rugby's early start might have loads of critics, however, SANZAAR's decision has somehow found one supporter.

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News

Fourie's blunt assessment of what went wrong in Italy

PRO14 REACTION: Cheetahs head coach Hawies Fourie felt his side were below par against Zebre and he warned that they needed to find their form to remain in contention for a possible play-off spot.

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Wales

Wales scrumhalf axed by Toulon

NEWS: Wales scrumhalf Rhys Webb will no longer feature for French Top 14 side Toulon after club owner Bernard Lemaitre hit out at the "dishonest" attitude surrounding the player's return home.

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Second Phase

The Titled XV

OPINION: It is the time of the year when people look back to the past and pick teams.

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News

Brumbies forced to relocate due to hazardous smoke

NEWS: The Brumbies are moving their Super Rugby training base to Newcastle.

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France

Teddy Thomas stakes claim for France Six Nations place

TOP 14, SATURDAY WRAP: Wing Teddy Thomas staked a claim for inclusion in France's Six Nations squad in a try-scoring display in Racing 92's 27-19 victory over Clermont in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

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Pro14

Jones blames Ospreys management for problems

SPOTLIGHT: Welsh rugby icon Alun Wyn Jones has turned on senior Ospreys management in a no-holds-barred press conference at the Liberty Stadium in Swansea.

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South Africa

VIDEO: When 'Thor' got floored

World Cup-winning back row Duane Vermeulen is now a household name in World Rugby.

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Law Discussions

Law discussion: What's wrong with this?

REFEREE IN THE SPOTLIGHT: @rugby365com law guru Paul Dobson takes a look at an incident in a Top 14 match in France, when Bayonne played Brive.

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News

Tigers bite Bears hard

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Jonny May crossed for two tries as Leicester Tigers secured their second win of the season with a 31-18 bonus-point triumph over Bristol Bears.

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News

Chiefs outplay Exiles to stay top

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Sam Hill scored two tries as Exeter Chiefs maintained their hot form with a six-try 45-28 victory away at London Irish.

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News

Dramatic late win for Dragons

PRO14 REPORT: Adam Warren's late try sealed a dramatic 25-18 victory for Dragons over Ospreys in an absorbing Welsh derby at Rodney Parade.

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News

'Massive concern' as Kiwi lock suffers neck injury

PREMIERSHIP REACTION: Worcester coach Alan Solomons said Saturday he had "massive concern" over Kiwi lock forward Michael Fatialofa who suffered a serious neck injury in his team's 5-62 English Premiership loss to Saracens.

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News

Saints snatch dramatic win over Wasps

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Late heroics from Taqele Naiyaravoro rescued a 35-31 victory from the jaws of defeat for Northampton Saints as they claimed their first league win at the Ricoh Arena.

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Gloucester cements a top-three spot

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Gloucester cemented their place in the top three on the standings with a bonus-point 29-15 victory over local rivals Bath on Saturday.

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News

Classy Warriors too strong for Benetton

PRO14 REPORT: Glasgow Warriors produced the perfect response to last week’s 1872 Cup disappointment by overcoming a battling Benetton side 38-19 in a pulsating encounter at the Stadio Monigo.

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News

Joe Marler was 'absolutely ridiculous'

PREMIERSHIP REACTION:  Harlequins head of rugby Paul Gustard branded England prop Joe Marler’s actions “absolutely ridiculous”.

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News

Zebre humiliate Cheetahs

PRO14 REPORT: Lightning-fast wing Charlie Walker grabbed a double in Parma as Zebre got their second win of the season in swashbuckling style.

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News

Munster lose top spot

PRO14 REPORT: Ulster boosted their title credentials with a thrilling Round 10 win over Irish rivals Munster at the Kingspan.

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News

Leinster on a best-ever run

PRO14 REPORT: Leinster's winning streak this season showed no signs of stopping, as they produced a sensational display with a 54-7 demolition of Connacht.

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News

Gray's Exeter move confirmed

TRANSFER NEWS: Scotland lock Jonny Gray will leave Glasgow to join English Premiership club Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season.

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News

Sarries make statement with Worcester rout

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Saracens bounced back from their defeat at Exeter last week to claim a precious bonus-point victory in their pursuit of survival after routing Worcester 62-5.

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Second Phase

Alex's top 30

OPINION: Alex Shaw’s names his top 30 players of the year. Guess who is at No.1?

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News

RECAP: LEINSTER v CONNACHT

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the Pro14 Round 10 encounter between Leinster and Connacht at the RDS Arena.

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News

RECAP: Saracens v Worcester Warriors

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the Premiership Round Eight encounter between Saracens and Worcester Warriors at Allianz Park.

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News

Scarlets edge Blues to go top

PRO14 REPORT: Scarlets produced a battling performance to edge Welsh rivals Cardiff Blues 16-14 on their own turf and leapfrog Munster – who lost at Ulster – at the top of the Conference B table.

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Sharks take chunks out of Quins

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Sale Sharks returned to winning ways in with a sensational 48-10 bonus-point victory against Harlequins at the AJ Bell stadium.

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News

Former captain scores against Kings

PRO14 REPORT: Edinburgh built on last weekend's 1872 Cup success with a nine-try (61-13) win over 13-man Southern Kings, who fought courageously on their first appearance since November.

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Wales

Six Nations boost for Wales

NEWS: New Wales coach Wayne Pivac received a timely boost on the eve of the Six Nations tournament.

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News

RECAP: Ulster v Munster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the Pro14 Round 10 encounter between Ulster and Munster at the Kingspan Stadium.

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News

Navidi signs new four-year deal

NEWS: Josh Navidi has committed his long-term future to Cardiff Blues by signing a new four-year deal at the Arms Park.

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England star slapped with a ban

DISCIPLINARY HEARING: Exeter and England prop Harry Williams was hit with a two-week ban on Thursday.

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Preview: Premiership, Round Eight

TWISTS AND TURNS: Exeter Chiefs ended 2019 top of the Premiership pile, but in the first round of the New Year it is anyone's guess as to which four teams will contest the semifinals in June.

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Cheetahs' vital Italian mission

PRO14 SPOTLIGHT: The two South African franchises will hit the ground running with matches that are of vital importance to both campaigns this weekend.

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News

'Bloody touch judge'

REACTION: Decorated veteran Jamie Roberts is both big enough and secure enough in his abilities to be able to take a pop at his himself.

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News

Preview: Pro 14, Round 10

NEW DAWN: We stand at the new decade's dawn and after counting up the numbers they show that Round Nine capped off the 2010s in serious style - with five sell-outs across six derby matches.

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News

Wray steps down as Saracens boss

NEWS: Nigel Wray has retired as Chairman of Saracens with immediate effect.

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Struggling Tigers keep their big guns

CONTRACT NEWS: Leicester Tigers, still hovering in the relegation zone, have kicked off the New Year with the announcement of new contracts for George Ford, Ellis Genge, George Worth and Sam Aspland-Robinson.

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France

Final French 'trials'

TOP 14 PREVIEW: This weekend is the last round of matches before France's new coach Fabien Galthie names his squad on January 8 for the upcoming Six Nations.

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News

Glasgow Warriors exodus gathers momentum

TRANSFER NEWS: The exodus from Glasgow Warriors is gathering momentum.

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England

Referees to 5 January 2020

And in this week we hit 2020, often such a desirable number. May all referees have 20/20 vision in this new year.

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Ireland

Connacht star in Six Nations doubt

INJURY UPDATE: Surgery could put an end to Quin Roux's hopes of a Six Nations return.

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News

Lood's remarkable recovery

INJURY UPDATE: World Cup-winning lock Lodewyk de Jager has made a remarkable recovery from shoulder surgery.

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England

Boks dominate UK shortlist

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa dominate a list of five nominees in contention to be named The Rugby Union Writers’ Club personality of the year for 2019.

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Second Phase

It's been a hell of a decade

SPOTLIGHT: Andy Goode takes a look at the changes to the game over the last 10 years!

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Law Discussions

Law discussion: Overprotected scrumhalves?

SPOTLIGHT: Change the laws and you change the game. Add in ways of playing that are not laws and you have, perhaps, set the game on an unhappy road.

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News

Maverick medic and coach fined

DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS: Munster team doctor Jamie Kearns and Sale Director of' Steve Diamond were both disciplined for recent transgressions in European competitions.

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News

Ospreys' contentious coaching saga concluded

NEWS: The Ospreys and Allen Clarke have finally gone their separate ways after a month of behind the scenes legal wranglings.

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Du Preez extends his stay with Solly

CONTRACT NEWS: Scotland international back row Cornell du Preez has committed his future to Warriors until the end of the 2021/22 season.

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France

CONFIRMED: Wales star returns home

TRANSFER NEWS: Rhys Webb is returning home to the Ospreys.

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News

'Discount' reduced over World Cup indiscretion

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: A World Cup indiscretion has come back to haunt Samoan international Motu Matu’u.

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News

Front row boost for Kings

TEAM NEWS: The Southern Kings head out yo Scotland on Tuesday, ahead of their Pro14 clash against Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Saturday, January 4.

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New Zealand

Higher honours for All Black coach

NEWS: Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen became Sir Stephen on Tuesday.

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France

VIDEO: Red-carded for 'slap-stick' acting

SPOTLIGHT: Wallaby Sitaleki Timani has been red-carded in his Top 14 clash for Clermont against Castres over the weekend after committing a bizarre retaliation.

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News

Baxter takes pot-shots at 'cheating' Saracens

REACTION: Exeter boss Rob Baxter said that the Chiefs could put their anger at Saracens’ salary cap breach behind them.

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New Zealand

Carter gets the gong

RESULT: Dan Carter has beaten out fellow All Black great Richie McCaw to be voted the player of the decade.

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News

VIDEO: 'Frustrated' Ackermann wants more from Cherry & Whites

REACTION: Gloucester coach Johan Ackermann said he was both 'proud and frustrated' in equal measures, after his team's 26-33 loss to Northampton Saints.

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England

'Concussed' Sinckler remembers nothing

REACTION: England prop Kyle Sinckler has no recollection of the World Cup Final, despite watching much of his side's defeat by South Africa from the sidelines.

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England

Six Nations setback for England centre

INJURY UPDATE: England centre Henry Slade will miss the start of the Six Nations because of the ankle problem sustained on Premiership duty for Exeter.

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Cheetahs gear up for Italian job

PRO14 NEWS: The Cheetahs named a powerful squad for their first match of 2020.

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Why Brok extended his stay with Dragons

CONTRACT NEWS: Experienced prop Brok Harris has signed a new contract to extend his time with Dragons.

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Australia

#justiceforjordie: Outrage over eviction

REACTION: New Zealand rugby fans reacted furiously Sunday after All Blacks star Jordie Barrett was reportedly kicked out of the Melbourne Cricket Ground by security staff during the Black Caps' second Test against Australia.

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France

Eben breaks silence on Langebaan incident

COMPLETELY FALSE: World Cup-winning Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has finally spoken out about the infamous Langebaan incident.

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France

Pollard try not enough to save Montpellier

TOP 14 WRAP: South Africa's World Cup winner Handre Pollard's first try in the French premier competition was not enough to secure his club a win.

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News

Leicester show some 'fight' in Harlequins draw

PREMIERSHIP REACTION: Leicester Tigers coach Geordan Murphy saluted his struggling side's determination, as they came from 14 points down to draw 30-all with Harlequins in front of a 75,000 crowd at Twickenham on Saturday.

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France

Wales star to quit Toulon

TRANSFER NEWS: Wales scrumhalf Rhys Webb will leave Top 14 side Toulon at the end of the season due to personal reasons.

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France

Cordero's double sends Bordeaux-Begles back top

TOP 14 WRAP: Argentina wing Santiago Cordero scored two tries as Bordeaux-Begles regained first place in the French premier competition, with a 27-23 victory at Pau on Sunday.

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News

Exeter edge feisty Saracens

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Exeter Chiefs took revenge on arch-rivals Saracens in their first meeting since the salary-cap scandal broke.

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News

Leinster on cloud nine

PRO14 REPORT: Leinster’s flying campaign continued on Derby Day in Round Nine, with a 13-6 victory at the home of Munster in the latest instalment of the old rivalry.

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RECAP: Exeter v Saracens

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the Premiership Round Seven encounter between Exeter Chiefs and Saracens at Sandy Park.

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News

Bok's double helps Saints edge Gloucester

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Louis-Rees Zammit scored a brilliant hat-trick, but it was not enough to prevent Gloucester from going down to a Springbok-inspired Northampton Saints.

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News

Solly's Warriors ease away from danger zone

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Duncan Weir's contribution of 13 points at Sixways proved crucial as Worcester Warriors beat 14-men London Irish 20-6.

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News

Edinburgh edge 1872 Cup cracker

PRO14 REPORT: The 1872 Cup numbers for this season now read one apiece, after one of the best matches in its history was edged 29-19 by a superb Edinburgh performance on home turf.

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England

Year in review: Faf guides Boks to glory

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Faf de Klerk guided South Africa to World Cup glory in Japan, with the hosts setting the tournament alight with an unexpected run to the quarterfinals.

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News

Bath close in on top four

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Rhys Priestland went on a one-man crusade to ensure that Bath beat Sale Sharks by a whisker, 16-14.

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News

Tigers share spoils after sensational comeback

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Leicester Tigers came from 14 points down in the second half to draw 30-all with Harlequins in the Big Game 12.

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News

Wasps have finally found their sting

NEWS: Young All Black superstar Jordie Barrett has found himself on the wrong side of the law for a second time.

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News

Fourteen-man Benetton power past Zebre

PRO14 REPORT: Kieran Crowley’s Benetton fought back from an early red card to Nacho Brex to deliver a compelling six-try (36-25) win over Italian rivals Zebre.

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Law Discussions

Law discussion: try or penalty?

The laws are not always easy to apply and that includes the act of scoring a try, the most important occurrence in a rugby match, the game's crowning glory.

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News

Ulster outgun Connacht

PRO14 REPORT: Dan McFarland's Ulster bounced back from defeat to Leinster with an impressive 35-3, five-try victory over Connacht in Belfast.

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New Zealand

All Black evicted from MCG for bad behaviour

NEWS: Young All Black superstar Jordie Barrett has found himself on the wrong side of the law for a second time.

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News

Bok's late try denies Bristol top spot

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Bristol missed a chance to go top, as Springbok Nizaam Carr's last-minute try gave Wasps a 26-21 win at Ashton Gate on Friday.

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England

Referees to 29 December 2019

And Wednesday is Christmas Day, the world's big family day and we should like to wish the whole Rugby family a Happy and a Blessed Christmas, a day of peace to all people of good will - including players, coaches, administrators and all match officials, in the hope that this generosity will extend into the future.

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Australia

Bok assistant joins Scottish ranks

TRANSFER NEWS: Scottish Rugby announced two key appointments to their coaching team ahead of the 2020 Six Nations.

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Australia

Rennie's Wallaby team nears completion

TRANSFER NEWS: Rugby Australia has moved another step closer to finalising its new-look Wallabies coaching team,

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Scotland

Tandy departs Waratahs

TRANSFER NEWS: The Waratahs confirmed that defence coach Steve Tandy will depart the organisation to take up a role overseas.

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News

Scarlets whitewash Ospreys

PRO14 REPORT: Ryan Conbeer and Steff Evans both scored twice as Scarlets ran in six tries without reply against an injury-hit Ospreys at Parc Y Scarlets.

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News

Four on the bounce for Blues

PRO14 REPORT: Cardiff Blues made it four straight victories, as they edged past Dragons (16-12) at Cardiff Arms Park.

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News

Scarlets in B&I Lions coup

TRANSFER NEWS: Scarlets received a belated Christmas gift, with the news that one of their favourite sons is returning home.

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France

Toulouse tie down French star

NEWS: High-scoring French international fullback Thomas Ramos has extended his stay with Top 14 champions, Toulouse, until 2023.

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News

Kings ready to upset the apple cart

Pro14 SPOTLIGHT: The Southern Kings could be set to surprise people when they return to action from a mid-season recess early in the new year.

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News

Cheetahs are 'keen spectators'

Pro14 SPOTLIGHT: Saturday's top of the conferences clash between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park takes centre stage in the post-Christmas week.

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South Africa

Holiday delay for new Bok coach

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Mark Alexander’s hopes of getting the Springboks coaching roles filled by the end of 2019 appear to have been dashed due to an agent involved in negotiations reportedly being away on holiday.

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News

Preview: Pro14, Round Nine

BRAGGING RIGHTS: The derbies certainly delivered in Round Eight, as five of the six went down to the final play.

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News

Faf: Small player; giant killer

VIDEO: Francois de Klerk is known by many as a small, attractive shetland of a man who is coincidentally very good at rugby.

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News

Preview: Premiership, Round Seven

THE RACE IS ON: In the final battles of 2019 there is just five points separating the top half of the table, with plenty of twists and turns expected over the festive season.

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Australia

The Raelene Castle era ...

SPOTLIGHT: Raelene Castle has been Chief Executive of Rugby Australia for only two years. Yet, she has put her stamp firmly on one of the most disappointing decades in the game.

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New Zealand

All Blacks get their man ... finally

TRANSFER NEWS: It is not exactly a secret that New Zealand wanted his services. Now they have him!

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England

Shields faces extended stay on the sidelines

NEWS: Injury will prolong England loose forward Brad Shields’ absence from the international arena'

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News

Dictatorial World Rugby stand their ground

REACTION: World Rugby insists controversial changes to the Sevens World Series format will not be revoked.

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France

Next up for Etzebeth: Kolbe showdown

REACTION: There has evidently been no World Cup hangover for South African lock Eben Etzebeth.

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South Africa

Coach to 'rebuild' his life after court case

REACTION: Joey Mongalo will look to rebuild his life and coaching career, after being cleared on a charge of indecent assault.

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Ireland

Farrell throws a lifeline to Kearney

SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: New Ireland coach Andy Farrell has insisted that Rob Kearney’s international career is not over following his exclusion from a 45-man mini training camp in Dublin.

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News

Maverick medic in hot water

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: The maverick Munster medic at the centre of the incident which sparked a 30-man brawl in Saracens’ European Cup win over the Irish province earlier this month is set for a hearing.

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News

Violent Highlander banned

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: The New Zealand Rugby Union is beginning to show 'zero tolerance' towards off-field violence by players.

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France

Injured Couilloud in race against time

UPDATE: Livewire Lyon scrumhalf Baptiste Couilloud has been ruled out of action for six weeks with a shoulder injury, coach Pierre Mignoni said Monday.

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Australia

Is the Australian anthem offensive?

REACTION: Retired dual international Wendell Sailor continues to support the Australian national anthem, despite suggestions that the words are 'offensive' to indigenous people.

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News

Lewis-Hughes signs on for more Blues

CONTRACT NEWS: Shane Lewis-Hughes has celebrated a man-of-the-match performance in Cardiff Blues' Pro14 derby victory over the Ospreys with a new long-term contract.

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News

Mouthwatering Irish derby awaits

PRO14 SPOTLIGHT: Hard fought derby wins for Johann van Graan's Munster side and defending champions Leinster set up a mouth-watering clash this coming weekend.

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France

All Black red-carded on French debut

TOP 14 WRAP: All Black wing Ben Smith was sent off on his Pau debut as his team went down 18-21 to strugglers Stade Francais on Sunday.

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New Zealand

It's Carter v McCaw

SPOTLIGHT: Two All Blacks legends will go head-to-head in the final of World Rugby’s fan-voted player of the decade award.

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France

VIDEO: Etzebeth shines on debut

TOP 14 REPORT: World Cup-winning Springbok Eben Etzebeth had a far more successful French debut than his South African teammate Handre Pollard.

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Second Phase

Top 10 steppers

WATCH as we bring you some of the fanciest feet that the World Cup had to offer, as we were treated to some spectacular action out wide.

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News

Bath moves clear of the danger zone

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Bath powered to a 38-10 victory away to London Irish as they recorded their first away win of the season.

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News

Tigers coach explains 'verbal' with fan

PREMIERSHIP REACTION: Leicester’s head coach Geordan Murphy explained an incident with a fan in the stand at the end of a frustrating game was an apology for his use of bad language.

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France

Pollard 'not good enough' on debut

TOP 14 WRAP: South African World Cup winner Handre Pollard wasted eight points from the boot on his French debut, as Montpellier lost 25-29 at Racing 92.

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News

Warriors edge bruising 1872 Cup opener

PRO14 REPORT: A late try from George Turner earned Glasgow Warriors bragging rights.

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England

Referees for Europe's Last Pool Rounds

It's Christmas 2019, a beautiful island of peace in a hurried world, "But at my back I always hear/Time's winged chariot hurrying near." And it's 2020 already and announcements about the referees for the end of Europe's pool matches.

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News

Sarries make statement with Bears hammering

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Saracens made a big statement about their survival in the top flight.

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News

Armand double keeps Tigers in the danger zone

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Don Armand's try double helped Exeter Chiefs continue their recent dominance over Leicester Tigers with a comeback 31-22 bonus-point victory at Welford Road.

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News

Munster remain top

PRO14 REPORT: Munster rule the roost at the top of Conference B, after they held on to claim a 19-14 win away at Connacht.

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Georgia

More foreign teams for SA domestic comps

NEWS: South Africa's domestic competitions are set for an influx of more foreign teams.

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News

Boks score for Sharks in win over Saints

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Sale Sharks held strong in defence and continued their remarkable record against Northampton Saints at the AJ Bell Stadium with a well-deserved 22-10 victory.

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News

Blues claim rare victory

PRO14 REPORT: A Jason Tovey penalty ensured Cardiff Blues claimed their first win in Swansea since 2005 as they overcame Ospreys 19-16 in their opening Welsh derby dust-up at the Liberty Stadium.

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Second Phase

Euro Team of the Week: Round Four

OPINION: This past weekend brought the final round of Champions Cup action for 2019 and a particularly competitive form XV.

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New Zealand

All Blacks coaching process is flawed?

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry has taken a few swipes at New Zealand Rugby as they enter a new era.

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British & Irish Lions

Can the Lions beat SA in 2021?

SPOTLIGHT: England and Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi talks about all things British and Irish Lions, including their prospects in South African in 2021.

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News

Quins in thrilling comeback

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Harlequins recovered from a 17-point deficit to inflict a fifth defeat of the season on Wasps - winning 28-22 in a thriller at the Ricoh Arena.

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News

RECAP: London Irish v Bath

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the Premiership Round Six encounter between London Irish and Bath the Madejski Stadium.

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News

Davies drops in for late glory

PRO14 REPORT: A late Sam Davies drop-goal kicked Dragons to a memorable 22-20 derby day victory over Scarlets at a rain-soaked Rodney Parade.

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News

Optimistic Blues confirm Barrett return date

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: The Blues are optimistic. It is December, after all, and not a shot has been fired.

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News

Ackermann's verdict on Welsh teen sensation

PREMIERSHIP REACTION: Louis Rees-Zammit is the latest name to light up the domestic stage.

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Latest News

Christmas Births and Deaths

The world knows Christmas Day. It is probably the best-known date on the calendar, which gives happenings on Christmas day an added meaning. That includes birth and death.

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News

RECAP: GLASGOW WARRIORS v EDINBURGH

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the Pro14 Round Eight encounter between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh at the Scotstoun Stadium.

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News

RECAP: Saracens v Bristol Bears

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the Premiership Round Six encounter between Saracens and Bristol Bears at Allianz Park.

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News

Leinster edges 14-try thriller

PRO14 REPORT: Leinster won a whirlwind encounter against Ulster to extend their unbeaten start to the season and Conference A hegemony at the RDS Arena.

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News

Gloucester wins battle of the SA coaches

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Louis Rees-Zammit scored a stunning second-half brace as Gloucester ran in five tries in 20 minutes to claim a bonus-point victory against Worcester Warriors at Kingsholm.

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News

Reds back NRC products

SUPER RUGBY NEWS: The Reds highlighted the importance and strength of the franchise's pathway.

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New Zealand

Kiwis want 'bigger voice' in the game

YEAR-END SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand, just displaced as the top-ranked team after a decade at No.1, needs a bigger say in how the game is run.

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England

Robshaw speaks: That door is closed

SPOTLIGHT: Former England captain Chris Robshawspeaks about what the future holds for him.

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News

'Big brother' watching Sarries

SALARY CAP SPOTLIGHT: Premiership Rugby has announced it is in discussions with Saracens over the 'additional measures' needed for the double winners to prove they are operating within regulations for the current season.

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Australia

How 'broken' Wallabies will be fixed

SPOTLIGHT: Fixing the game in Australia will require more, much more, than just a cursory 'band-aid'.

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France

Boks speak about their French debuts

TOP 14 PREVIEW: South Africa's World Cup winners Eben Etzebeth and Handre Pollard are expected to make their French Top 14 bows this weekend for Toulon and Montpellier.

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New Zealand

All Blacks sweep fans' vote

SPOTLIGHT: Unsurprisingly, four All Blacks have made it to the last four of the fans’ vote for the World Rugby player of the decade.

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New Zealand

Super Rugby performances falsely gauge Foster

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: It would be charitable to describe the public’s reaction to Ian Foster’s appointment as head coach of the All Blacks as lukewarm.

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News

Preview: Pro14, Round Eight

IT'S DERBY TIME: After two more rounds of European action, the Pro14 returns this weekend with six derbies across four countries.

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New Zealand

Physicality high on Plumtree agenda

REACTION: New head coach Ian Foster is working hard on the final piece of the All Black puzzle, but it is what he already has that excites him.

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News

Plumtree: Hurricanes in 'safe hands'

REACTION: John Plumtree is adamant his successor will be able to take the Hurricanes to the next level.

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News

RECAP: Leinster v Ulster

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the Pro14 Round Eight encounter between Leinster and Ulster at the RDS.

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England

Referees to 22 December 2019

Most get ready for Christmas. A few have to get ready for a match, a serious match not just one to work up an appetite for Christmas delights.

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News

Preview: Premiership, Round Six

LOCAL IS LEKKER: The Premiership returns with three consecutive weekends of rip-roaring action - starting with a Christmas cracker of a Round Six.

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Scotland

VIDEO: Scottish legend calls it a day

NEWS: Greig Laidlaw, who captained the Scotland team a record 39 times, announced his retirement from Test rugby.

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France

One-club player extends Clermont contract

NEWS: France flank Alexandre Lapandry has extended his contract with Clermont by three years to 2023, the Top 14 giants announced Friday.

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News

Brumbies 'coining it'

NEWS: The Brumbies have announced a profit for the third consecutive year.

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France

Player dies of heart attack at 36

NEWS: Former France back row forward Ibrahim Diarra has died at the age of 36, following a heart attack.

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France

Pollard's big statement before French debut

SPOTLIGHT: World Cup-winning Springbok Handre Pollard is set to make his Montpellier debut this Saturday.

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South Africa

Bok legend's surprise move to Old Glory

NEWS: World Cup-winning Springbok prop Tendai Mtawarira has decided to continue playing, but in the fledgeling United States Major League Rugby competition.

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England

Rassie gives England the 'answer' they needed

COACHING SPOTLIGHT: England's top Rugby Union official has said the example of South Africa's World Cup-winning supremo Rassie Erasmus means they can avoid rushing into a decision on Eddie Jones.

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New Zealand

VIDEO: All Blacks' big 'secret' is out

NEWS: Newly appointed New Zealand head coach Ian Foster unveiled the bulk of his coaching team, revealing what must be the worst kept secret in the whole process.

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Australia

Player suffers PTSD after assault by teammate

REACTION: Wallaby flank Lopeti Timani says he has struggled with his mental health since being the victim of an attack by former Melbourne Rebels teammate Amanaki Mafi in New Zealand.

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New Zealand

The price tag for an All Black coach

SPOTLIGHT: Pro14 side Scarlets appeared to be resigned to losing their head coach Brad Mooar to Ian Foster’s All Blacks coaching team.

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England

Triple-whammy for doped-up player

NEWS: An English club player has been slapped with a four-year, after testing positive with three different metabolites in his system.

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News

Hodge relishes Rennie era

REACTION: Wallaby stalwart Reece Hodge speaks about leaving the Michael Cheika era behind and embracing Dave Rennie's time as national team coach.

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Wales

Howley 'battled demons'

REACTION: Former Wales assistant coach Rob Howley on Tuesday issued a public apology after being banned from rugby over a breach of betting rules as he "battled demons" following his sister's death.

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Super Rugby

Bok stars extend Stormers stay

NEWS: World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi is one of eight Springboks who have signed contract extensions with Western Province Rugby and will play for the Stormers in 2020 and beyond.

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England

Jones' England future beyond 2021 still uncertain

NEWS: England are prepared to bide their time over a possible contract extension for coach Eddie Jones

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South Africa

Du Toit up for SA's top award...again

AWARDS: Two-time winner of the SA Rugby Player of the Year Award Pieter-Steph du Toit has again been nominated for the top prize. 

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New Zealand

All Black McCaw's idea to combat the scrum problem

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw would like to see a stop-clock introduced to rugby during scrum time in a bid to prevent time-wasting.

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New Zealand

Plumtree in Hurricanes shake-up?

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: The departure of John Plumtree from the Hurricanes, after just one season as head coach, seems a fait accompli.

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France

Tekori signs new Toulouse deal

NEWS: Former Samoa forward Joe Tekori celebrated his 36th birthday by signing a two-year contract extension with Toulouse on Tuesday, the French Top 14 title holders announced.

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Japan

Japan star Mafi escapes assault conviction

NEWS: Japan loose forward Amanaki Mafi has avoided a conviction for attacking a former teammate Lopeti Timani.

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News

Sunwolves bring in two Springboks for 2020 season

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sunwolves have added six new players to their squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

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News

Cape Town 7s Dream Team

WATCH as we bring you the seven best players from the Cape Town leg of the Sevens World Series.

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South Africa

Book Review: Craven Stories

The Bible has the Book of Wisdom; rugby football has the Craven Stories, a distillation of one of the greatest South Africans and most probably the greatest rugby man who ever lived.

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Wales

Howley banned for breach of betting rules

NEWS: Former Wales assistant coach Rob Howley received a lengthy ban for breaching betting rules.

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European Cup

English clubs struggle in the Champions Cup

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: If you’ve been watching the last five weekends of rugby, you could be forgiven for thinking someone changed the northern hemisphere’s premier club tournament from the European Champions Cup, to the Franco-Irish Champions Cup.

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New Zealand

SBW eyes Samoa League debut

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: All Black Sonny Bill Williams is reportedly eyeing a return to international rugby league but it might not be in the familiar black jersey.

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News

Powell laments missed opportunities

SEVENS REACTION: Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell lamented two missed opportunities in their final against New Zealand at the Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.

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Ireland

Shock omissions from Farrell's Ireland squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: New Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named a 45-man squad for his first camp since succeeding Joe Schmidt.

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Pro14

Kiwi coach set to exit Glasgow Warriors

NEWS: Glasgow Warriors Assistant Coach Jason O’Halloran will leave the club at the end of the season.

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News

Taylor re-signs with Edinburgh

NEWS: Centre George Taylor has committed his future to Edinburgh after signing a contract extension with the capital club.

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News

Euro chiefs to probe brawl in Saracens win over Munster

NEWS: Tournament organisers European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) have confirmed they will probe a mass brawl during Saracens' 15-6 Champions Cup victory over Munster.

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Rugby World Cup

World Cup: Top 10 tries

WATCH ten of the best tries during the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

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New Zealand

Foster not getting the respect he 'deserves'

NEWS: Steve Hansen has urged fans to get behind new All Blacks coach Ian Foster.

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News

World Cup winner Kolbe injured on European Cup duty

CHAMPIONS CUP NEWS: South African wing Cheslin Kolbe, who played a major role in the Springboks' World Cup triumph, suffered a rib injury in Toulouse's European Champions Cup win against Montpellier on Saturday.

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European Cup

Row erupts between Saracens and Munster

REACTION: England hooker Jamie George was the target of an alleged taunt by Munster’s chief medic which sparked a giant brawl during Saracens 15-6 victory.

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Sevens

Cape Town Sevens Highlights

WATCH all the highlights from all three days at the Cape Town Sevens.

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European Cup

Last-gasp Connacht stun Gloucester

MATCH REPORT: A last-gasp Robin Copeland try made sure Connacht bagged a hard-fought 27-24 Champions Cup victory over Gloucester on Saturday.

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Argentina

Door still open for Rugby Championship expansion

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby is still interested in seeing the Rugby Championship expanded in the future.

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European Cup

La Rochelle dent Glasgow's quarterfinal hopes

MATCH REPORT: Glasgow Warriors’ chances of reaching the Champions Cup quarter-finals are hanging by a thread after they suffered a 7-12 defeat to La Rochelle in grizzly conditions at Scotstoun.

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News

Cape Town Sevens: NZ edge BlitzBoks in Cup Final

DAY THREE WRAP: New Zealand edged hosts South Africa 7-5 in the Cup Final of the Cape Town Sevens on Sunday.

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New Zealand

Scarlets confirmed All Blacks want Mooar

NEWS: The Scarlets have issued a statement confirming that the All Blacks have made an approach over their head coach Brad Mooar.

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Super Rugby

'Bulls didn't back me'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: There is certainly no love lost between Lions new recruit Roelof Smit and his former Super Rugby side the Bulls.

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News

Clermont run Bath ragged

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: ASM Clermont Auvergne ran in eight tries as they closed up on Champions Cup Pool Three leaders Ulster with a 52-26 bonus-point win over Bath.

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European Cup

Sarries keep Champions Cup hopes alive

MATCH REPORT: Saracens defeated Munster Rugby 15-6 on Saturday in Champions Cup Pool 4 to give their hopes of defending their crown a much-needed boost.

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News

Simmonds siblings put Chiefs within sight of Euro play-offs

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Brothers Sam and Joe Simmonds scored 21 of Exeter's points as they took a step towards a place in the European Champions Cup quarterfinals on Sunday with an 35-10 home victory over Sale.

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European Cup

Leinster book quarterfinal spot in fine style

MATCH REPORT: Leinster were at their blistering best as they scored seven tries in a 50-21 Champions Cup Pool 1 win over Northampton Saints at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday night.

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News

Cullen critical of Leinster's win

CHAMPIONS CUP REACTION: Leinster head coach Leo Cullen had mixed feelings about his side’s seven-try performance despite a comprehensive 50-21 bonus point victory over Northampton in the Champions Cup.

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European Cup

Wallaby's double sinks Montpellier

MATCH REPORT: Toulouse made it four wins from four but had to wait until the dying seconds to clinch a 26-18 success over Montpellier in Pool 5 of the Champions Cup at the Altrad Stadium.

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Sevens

Cape Town Sevens: BlitzBoks set up date with Kenya

DAY TWO WRAP: South Africa, New Zealand, France, Ireland and Kenya finished the pool stages of the Cape Town Sevens 2019 unbeaten to march into the Cup quarter-finals in style.

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Sevens

All about Defence for BlitzBoks

REACTION: Blitzboks forward JC Pretorius credited the defensive effort of the squad as crucial in their seven-try romp over Japan in their Pool A opener at the Cape Town Sevens on Friday.

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European Cup

Benetton break Champions Cup duck

MATCH REPORT: Benetton snatched their first win in Pool 1 of the Champions Cup after Marco Lazzaroni’s dramatic try edged them to a thrilling 25-22 win over Lyon in Treviso.

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Ireland

Leinster give update on injured Sexton

INJURY UPDATE: Leinster head coach Leo Cullen managed to ease Ireland's supporters worry with some good news regarding their star flyhalf Johnny Sexton.

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South Africa

'I'm still Siya'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: For Siya Kolisi, who led South Africa to World Cup victory, the praise and prizes keep pouring down, but, he insists: "I'm still Siya."

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OPINION

Chiefs' Conundrum: What to do with the mercurial McKenzie?

OPINION: It’s the news every Chiefs fan has been hoping for: Damian McKenzie will be fit for the opening match of the Super Rugby season.

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Latest News

Introducing the Sevens Referees

It's Sevens time in Cape Town - big party time with rugby as the excuse. Rugby needs referees and the referees have also had a chance to enjoy summer days at the fairest Cape in the whole circumference of the globe, as Sir Francis Drake, pirate, described it in 1579.

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Cooney stars again as Ulster outplay Harlequins

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Ulster remained top of Champions Cup Pool Three after a commanding 34-10 victory over Harlequins on Friday, with scrumhalf John Cooney scoring 19 points in the win at Twickenham Stoop.

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Cape Town Sevens: BlitzBoks blow Japan away

DAY ONE WRAP: Hosts South Africa, the winners in Dubai, and beaten finalists New Zealand both started with comfortable wins on Day One of the Cape Town Sevens.

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New Zealand

Robertson: I've put everything into it

REACTION: Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson broke his silence after losing out on the All Blacks coaching job.

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New Zealand

Foster to lure Scarlets head coach to New Zealand

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby could be left to fork out a large financial sum to bring together Ian Foster’s coaching group in the wake of his announcement as the next boss of the All Blacks.

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Du Plessis wants to 'emulate' Brits

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis is hoping he can add some real value to the Lions' Super Rugby campaign in 2020.

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France

France's rising star decides future

NEWS: One of France's rising stars, Matthieu Jalibert, has extended his contract with Bordeaux-Begles for two years until 2023, the Top 14 club announced on Thursday.

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RECAP: Harlequins v Ulster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Four match between Harlequins and Ulster at Twickenham Stoop, Twickenham.

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PREVIEW: European Cup, Round Four

CHAMPIONS CUP: Toulouse's South African loose forward Rynhardt Elstadt says clinching a place in the European Champions Cup quarterfinals is on the squad's mind ahead of facing Montpellier this weekend

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Racing too strong for brave Ospreys

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Racing 92 continue to set the pace at the top of Pool Four in the Champions Cup as they saw off a late Ospreys rally to clinch a 40-27 success at the Paris La Défense Arena.

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Sevens

Preview: Cape Town Sevens

FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING: This year’s tournament will be the first time that Cape Town will be hosting both the men’s and women’s competitions from Friday, December 13 to Sunday, December 15.

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Australia

'A huge coup for the Wallabies'

NEWS: Rugby Australia has announced key appointments to the Wallabies staff, including Scott Wisemantel as an assistant to Dave Rennie on a four-year deal.

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Stormers confirm 2020 coaching team

SUPER RUGBY NEWS: The coaching team that will work alongside Stormers head coach John Dobson in the 2020 Super Rugby season has been confirmed.

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New Zealand

NZ Coach: Why Robertson could be the guy

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Chiefs assistant coach Tabai Matson has revealed what may see the odds swing in favour of Scott Robertson in the All Blacks coaching race.

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BlitzBoks unchanged for Cape Town Sevens

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell named an unchanged tournament squad for the Cape Town Sevens, which kicks off on Friday at the Cape Town Stadium.

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Premiership

Chiefs hold onto their coaches

NEWS: High-flying Exeter Chiefs have handed Rob Baxter and three of his staff contract extensions taking through to 2023.

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England

Referees to 15 December 2019

World Rugby moves its Sevens party from Dubai to Cape Town this week, and in European Professional club Rugby we have the repeat of last week's matches but at the "other" venue.

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Premiership

Wasps' Rider forced to retire

NEWS: Wasps’ Alex Rieder has been advised to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds.

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Super Rugby

Highlanders reveal their captain

NEWS: The Highlanders have named James Lentjes as their new captain for the upcoming 2020 Super Rugby season

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New Zealand

New All Blacks coach's big hurdles

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ian Foster pledged to restore the All Blacks' aura of invincibility and is tasked with rebuilding the three-time world champions after a disappointing World Cup.

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Wales

Jones: 'It’s Wayne’s World now'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Warren Gatland has left a tremendous legacy however its time for new Wales coach Wayne Pivac to build on it says, captain Alun-Wyn Jones.

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Scotland

Another Scotland star calls time on Test career

NEWS: Scotland's Tommy Seymour has retired from international rugby, the Glasgow wing announced on Wednesday.

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Euro Team of the Week: Round Three

OPINION: This weekend played host to Round Three of the Champions Cup, the beginning of the vitally important December back-to-back games

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Japan

World Cup fever still high in Japan

THE AFTERMATH: Thousands of flag-waving rugby fans cheered Japan's national team at a celebratory parade in Tokyo on Wednesday, hailing the Brave Blossoms' best-ever World Cup performance.

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New Zealand

Clean sweep for Savea at NZ Rugby Awards

AWARDS: Ardie Savea collected three awards at this year’s NZ Rugby Awards in Auckland.

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New Zealand

CONFIRMED: Foster gets the All Blacks job

NEWS: Ian Foster has been appointed the new Head Coach of the All Blacks, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced on Wednesday.

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Hong Kong Sevens under threat?

NEWS: A string of high-profile sports and entertainment events have been cancelled or postponed due to massive democracy protests.

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England

'Matthew will galvanise those England forwards'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Schalk Brits believes England will be the "perfect fit" for Matthew Proudfoot.

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Super Rugby

'Return to Super 12'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Stormers head coach John Dobson has urged SANZAAR to bring back the Super 12.

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France

Sacked Racing92 lock in high demand

TRANSFER NEWS: Star Fijian lock Leone Nakarawa is reportedly on the verge of a sensational return to his former club Glasgow Warriors, according to French media.

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European Cup

Botha cops three-week ban

DISPLICANRY UPDATE: Munster loose forward Arno Botha has been suspended for three weeks following an independent Disciplinary Hearing in London on Wednesday.

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Botha in hot water

NEWS: Munster's Arno Botha will face a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after he was sent off during his team's 10-3 win over Saracens in the Champions Cup last Saturday.

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Super Rugby

Promising Fijian signs Reds deal

TRANSFER NEWS: Another flying Fijian has re-committed with Brad Thorn’s Reds until 2023.

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Second phase of Pro14 will determine Cheetahs' fate

PRO14 SPOTLIGHT: Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie is banking on the second half of the Pro14 competition to help seal a lucrative play-off place.

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New Zealand

Fozzie keen to step out of Hansen's shadow

REACTION: Colleagues say new All Blacks coach Ian Foster possesses "a real rugby brain" and believe he will have no problem emerging from predecessor Steve Hansen's considerable shadow.

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England

Referees for Women's Six Nations

World Rugby has announced the match officials for the women's Six Nations in 2020.

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France

Vlok to help France kick on in 2020

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Renowned kicking coach Vlok Cilliers will be helping France take their game to the next level in 2020.

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Rugby World Cup

Doping Ban threatens Russia's World Cup chances

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Russia’s involvement in the 2023 Rugby World Cup has been thrown into serious doubt following a new ban for doping offenses.

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Super Rugby

Big blow for Highlanders

INJURY UPDATE: The Super Rugby season for new Highlander Connor-Garden Bachop is over before it starts.

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Dayimani ruled out of Cape Town Sevens

SEVENS NEWS: Hacjivah Dayimani has been withdrawn from the Springbok Sevens squad for this weekend's Cape Town Sevens.

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Six Nations

AUDIO: Lions flank well-prepared for Cape Town Sevens

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Hacjivah Dayimani plans well for most things in life, so it was not that unexpected when his phone rang and he received the message to join the Blitzbok squad for the Cape Town Sevens.

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Bok trio walk away with top accolades

AWARDS: The Springbok trio of Pieter-Steph du Toit, Herschel Jantjies and Dillyn Leyds walked away with the top accolades at the WPRFU awards on Tuesday.

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Premiership

Waller extends Warriors stay

TRANSFER NEWS: Worcester Warriors loosehead prop Ethan Waller has described his decision to sign a two-year contract extension as one of the easiest he has had to make.

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Rugby League star ready for centre stage in Super Rugby

NEWS: Former Parramatta NRL Rugby League forward Tepai Moeroa is trying to establish himself as a centre with the Waratahs Super Rugby team.

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New Zealand

Canterbury revealed their 'bizarre' coaching roster

NEWS: In an unorthodox move, Canterbury Rugby Football Union (CRFU) has announced the appointment of co-coaches to lead the Canterbury Mitre 10 Cup side from 2020.

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Chiefs hooker forced to retire

NEWS: Chiefs hooker Liam Polwart has announced he is retiring from rugby following issues with concussion.

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South Africa

Nienaber set to be named new Bok head coach

NEWS: Jacques Nienaber is set to be named Springbok head coach later this month.

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Ireland

Sexton a Six Nations doubt?

INJURY UPDATE: Ireland could be without star flyhalf Johnny Sexton for during their Six Nations campaign.

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Ntamack double sinks Montpellier on Kolbe's Toulouse return

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: France's Romain Ntamack scored twice as Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe made his Toulouse return in a 23-9 over Montpellier.

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Australia

Castle not going anywhere insists RA

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Rugby Australia has played down one of its most tumultuous years, and reassured that Raelene Castle's role as Chief executive is under no threat.

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Sevens

AUDIO: BlitzBoks primed for group of death

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Fresh from their triumph in Dubai, the BlitzBoks have another tricky challenge this weekend in Cape Town.

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New Zealand

Peers vote Savea the best in New Zealand

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ardie Savea has been voted the best All Black of 2019 by his fellow players.

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England

Boks' scrum guru to join England?

NEWS: The Springboks could be without Matt Proudfoot's services next season.

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Kempson to coach Kings until end of Pro14 season

NEWS: Southern Kings director of rugby Robbi Kempson will continue performing the role of head coach to the Eastern Cape team until the end of the current Pro14 season.

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Exeter dig deep to beat Sale

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Exeter Chiefs had to dig deep to see off a determined Sale Sharks side and clinch a 22-20 win at the AJ Bell Stadium in Champions Cup Pool Two on Sunday.

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Gloucester keep Champions Cup hopes alive

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Gloucester collected all five points as they were too strong for Connachtin a 26-19 Champions Cup Pool Five victory on Sunday at Kingsholm Stadium.

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'They pulled together as a team'

REACTION: The way the Springboks Sevens team came together over the three days of the Dubai Sevens contributed to their performances and resulted in them winning the tournament,

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Australia

CONFIRMED: France to face world champions in 2020

NEWS: France's opponents for November 2020 has been revealed.

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Aussie Sevens get Wallaby boost for Cape Town

SEVENS NEWS: Wallaby Sean McMahon will join the Australian Men’s Sevens team for Round Two of the Sevens World Series in Cape Town

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