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South Africa

#FafChallenge: The Springboks' ballsy cause

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: World Cup-winning Springboks have stripped down to their underwear in response to a challenge by scrumhalf Faf de Klerk for South African men to get screened for testicular cancer.

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**Tour Warning**

The South African Rugby Unions has issued a warning to schools intending to tour abroad. Even here, there are rogues.

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South Africa

Springbok reflects on a 'tough year'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: As reunions come, Ruan Pienaar’s first match back in Belfast since his 2017 exit couldn’t be more perfectly timed.

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Australia

What makes an All Black No.10 so different?

OPINION: There are a number of attributes required to become a professional flyhalf.

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Six Nations

Peyper back in World Rugby's good books

SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: South African referee Jaco Peyper will take charge of the clash between England and Ireland at Twickenham on Sunday, February 23.

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Australia

Five key stages that shaped Israel Folau

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: We look at five key stages in Folau's colourful and controversial career.

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Argentina

All Blacks to face Boks at Eden Park

NEWS: A new era for the All Blacks will kick off at Auckland’s Eden Park in 2020 in the first of six home Test matches for a new-look All Blacks coaching team.

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DUBAI SEVENS: BlitzBoks outplay NZ in Cup Final

DAY THREE WRAP: The BlitzBoks put in a clinal performance to beat New Zealand 15-0 in the Cup Final of the Dubai Sevens on Saturday.

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Ulster edge Harlequins with last-gasp Cooney kick

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: John Cooney kicked a nerveless 79th-minute penalty to give Ulster a dramatic 25-24 victory over Harlequins in the Champions Cup Pool Three on Saturday.

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'We feel much stronger with him'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe returns to Toulouse for the first time since his World Cup-winning heroics with teammates relieved "to have him with us rather than against us".

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Racing hammer Ospreys after first-minute red card

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Racing 92 continue to set the pace at the top of Pool Four of the European Champions Cup with a 40-19 victory over the winless Ospreys in Swansea.

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RECAP: Munster v Saracens

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Three match between Munster and Saracens at Thomond Park in Limerick.

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Glasgow edge La Rochelle with crucial Steyn try

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Glasgow Warriors lived up to their name as they fought back magnificently from a 6-18 deficit to score a dramatic 27-24 Champions Cup victory against La Rochelle at Stade Marcel Deflandre on Saturday.

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Leinster smash Saints in Champions Cup

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Leinster laid down a Champions Cup marker on Saturday in Pool One as they scored seven tries in a 43-16 win over Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens.

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Lyon cruise to first-ever Champions Cup win

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Lyon cruised to their first-ever win in the Champions Cup at Matmut Stadium de Gerland on Saturday after eight successive defeats in the competition.

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Stander stars as Munster dent Saracens' title hopes

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Coach Mark McCall made nine changes as Saracens' hopes of defending their European Champions Cup title were dealt a blow after a 3-10 defeat at Munster on Saturday.

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Fiji

Super Rugby team in race to sign sacked Fiji star

NEWS: Fijian star Leone Nakawara could be heading to a Super Rugby team.

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RECAP: Ulster v Harlequins

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Three match between Ulster and Harlequins at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

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RECAP: Northampton Saints v Leinster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Three match between Northampton Saints and Leinster at Franklin’s Gardens.

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Dubai Sevens: Day Three Recap

DAY THREE: It is day three of the 2019 Dubai Sevens with the tournament entering the knockout stage.

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Australia

Bulls: Folau is 'not worth the risk'

NEWS: The Super Rugby franchise the Bulls have been approached by former Wallabies back Israel Folau's camp.

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France

Clermont's teenager adds to Bath's misery

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Clermont Auvergne got their Pool 3 campaign back on track with a convincing 34-17 bonus-point win over Bath on Friday at The Rec - with two tries from debutant Samuel Ezeala.

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Sevens

Dubai Sevens: BlitzBoks set pace, Fiji falter

DAY TWO WRAP: Fiji have missed out on the Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the 21-year history of the  World Rugby Sevens Series round in Dubai.

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New Zealand

NZ Coach: D-Day for Robertson

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Scott Robertson is set for his moment of truth in his quest to become the next All Blacks head coach.

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Australia

Wallabies discard Cooper reveals league ambitions

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Former Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper has revealed his ambitions to play rugby league alongside long-time friend and ex-All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams.

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PREVIEW: European Cup, Round Three

CHAMPIONS CUP: Clermont fullback Nick Abendanon is looking forward to what he calls a "special" return to the Recreation Ground to face old side Bath in the European Champions Cup this weekend.

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France

Racing 92 sack Fiji ace Nakarawa

NEWS: Racing 92 announced on Friday they had sacked Fijian Olympic gold medallist Leone Nakarawa.

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Latest News

All Black Kaino extends Toulouse stay

TRANSFER NEWS: Double All Blacks World Cup winner Jerome Kaino has agreed a contract extension taking him through to June 2021.

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South Africa

Springbok Ockie Oosthuizen Dies

LEGEND: Ockie Oosthuizen, a fine South African, died after a battle against colon cancer. The strong former Springbok prop won a battle against a heart problem but the cancer was too much.

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Dubai Sevens: BlitzBoks hang on to beat Kenya

DAY ONE WRAP: There were some big wins and some shaky wins for the big guns on the opening day of the 2019 Dubai Sevens on Thursday.

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No rest for Southern Kings

PRO14 SPOTLIGHT: The Cheetahs are enjoying some downtime as their Pro14 campaign takes a break over the Christmas period but for the Southern Kings the need for them to pick up some momentum means the next month will be business as usual.

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Bresler extends Worcester stay

NEWS: Worcester Warriors lock Anton Bresler has become the latest player to commit his future to the club by signing a contract extension.

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Schools

New Top School tournament to hit South Africa

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Some of the top rugby playing schools and major role players came together during the past few months to negotiate the birth of arguably the most competitive schoolboy rugby challenge in the world.

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Premiership

Former Sharks hooker joins Chiefs on loan

TRANSFER NEWS: Exeter Chiefs have moved to strengthen their options at hooker by agreeing a loan move for former Sharks forward Kyle Cooper.

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Sevens

VIDEO: Specmagic in Dubai

WATCH as BlitzBoks superstar Rosko Specman steps his way past several Kenyan defenders fora crucial try at the Dubai Sevens tournament.

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Australia

VIDEO: Folau 'vindicated' after sacking settlement

REACTION: Israel Folau said Wednesday he had been "vindicated" after a surprise settlement with Rugby Australia ended the former Wallaby's divisive, multi-million dollar lawsuit.

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British & Irish Lions

Premiership stick to schedule despite Gatland's request

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Premiership Rugby reconfirmed they won’t move forward the date for their 2021 final to accommodate Warren Gatland’s preparations for the Lions’ tour to South Africa.

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Australia

‘Reduce Giteau Law to 40 caps’

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: England coach Eddie Jones believes Rugby Australia should drop the ‘Giteau Law’ threshold from 60-caps to 40-caps.

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Sevens

PREVIEW: Dubai Sevens

THE MILESTONE: Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Dubai Rugby Sevens kicks off on December 5 and will bring together 20 teams from across the globe for three days of non-stop sevens.

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South Africa

VIDEO: Siya on his Klopp moment

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siyamthanda Kolisi speaks about the moment he met legendary Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp.

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England

Referees to 8 December 2019

Christmas is coming, and there is lots of noise about it, but, it seems, as the noise level rises, the sound of whistles goes softer. There are no Tests for seniors, men or women, but there is the Sevens series which starts in Dubai for the new season.

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Scotland

Scotland captain calls time on Test career

NEWS: Former Scotland rugby union captain John Barclay announced his retirement from Test rugby on Wednesday.

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Dragons prop retires with immediate effect

NEWS: The Dragons confirmed that prop Jack Cosgrove has retired from professional rugby on medical grounds with immediate effect.

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England

A warning for Eddie Jones

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Northampton Saints head coach Chris Boyd is not ready to let one of his coaches go and join England's backroom staff.

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Countries

Rugby Australia defends Folau settlement

REACTION: Australia insisted Thursday it did not back down by settling its feud with Israel Folau over his sacking for controversial comments, while all-but ruling him out from playing Super Rugby again.

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NZ international signs new Bristol deal

NEWS: Charles Piutau will extend his stay at Ashton Gate until 2022, Bristol Bears revealed.

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South Africa

Ockie Oosthuizen dies

Ockie Oosthuizen, a fine South African, died after a battle against colon cancer. The strong former Springbok prop won a battle against a heart problem but the cancer was too much.

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Ackermann desperate to end winless run

CHAMPIONS CUP SPOTLIGHT: Gloucester head coach Johann Ackermann is desperate to get his club's season back on track when they face Connacht in their Champions Cup Round Three fixture on Sunday.

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Premiership

Sale Sharks' Bok cops ban

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Sale Sharks will be without the services of Springbok Jean-Luc Du Preez after he was suspended for three weeks.

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Clean sweep for Mapimpi

AWARDS: Sharks and Springbok try-scoring hero, Makazole Mapimpi, was the big winner at the annual Sharks Player of the Year. Awards

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Bulls reveal their captain for 2020 Super Rugby season

NEWS: The Bulls revealed their captain for 2020 Super Rugby season.

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Super Rugby

Hurricanes' big hurdles this season

OPINION: The 2020 Super Rugby season is not shaping up as an easy one for Hurricanes supporters.

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France

Etzebeth checks in at Toulon

TOP 14 NEWS: Toulon's crop of off-season signings are slowly making their way to the south of France.

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South Africa

B&I Lions reveal fixtures for tour of South Africa

NEWS: The British & Irish Lions could make history on an eight-game tour of South Africa in 2021.

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Fiji hooker joins Saints with immediate effect

NEWS: Northampton Saints confirmed the signing of Fijian international hooker Sam Matavesi with immediate effect.

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Premiership

Bok commits to Worcester Warriors

TRANSFER NEWS: South Africa international centre Francois Venter has committed his future to Worcester Warriors for two more years.

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Super Rugby

Crusaders lose promising loose forward

INJURY UPDATE: The Crusaders have announced they won’t have their full contingency available when the 2020 season kicks off.

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Australia

Rugby Australia, Folau reach settlement in sacking row

NEWS: Rugby Australia and Israel Folau reached a settlement Wednesday that will end the former Wallaby's multi-million dollar lawsuit over his sacking for controversial comments.

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Pro14

Struggling Ospreys turn to Grand Slam winner

TRANSFER NEWS: Welsh strugglers Ospreys arrived at training on Tuesday to a greeted by a temporary presence of 2005 Wales Grand Slam winner Mike Ruddock.

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Australia

Eleven year-old banned from playing rugby

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: It seems like Rugby Australia can not keep a low profile when it comes to drama.  

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Australia

Rugby Australia and Folau fail to reach 'amicable solution'

UPDATE: Mediation between Rugby Australia and fallen star Israel Folau ended without agreement on Monday, but talks will continue on Wednesday. 

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South Africa

Brits describes 'craziest month' of his life

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Exactly one month after South Africa won the World Cup, recently retired hooker Schalk Brits has described the "craziest month" of his life.

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Sevens

VIDEO: Returning to Sevens is 'tough'

SEVENS SPOTLIGHT: He might have accumulated heaps of experienced during Super Rugby and Currie Cup season, but Dylan Sage admitted it was still tough to get back in the BliitzBoks set up and start playing again.

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New Zealand

Crusaders star's 'racist' comment causes uproar in New Zealand

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Crusaders scrumhalf Bryn Hall has caused a massive uproar after he labelled Jack Goodhue a ‘Jew’.

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France

Toulon have a new 'majority shareholder'

NEWS: Toulon's Mourad Boudjellal has sold his controlling share in the French Top 14 club but, under the terms of the deal revealed on Monday, remains the club president.

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Pro14

South African prop extends Edinburgh stay

NEWS: Edinburgh have been handed a huge boost ahead of this Friday’s Challenge Cup match against Wasps with the re-signing of loosehead prop, Pierre Schoeman.

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New Zealand

VIDEO: Hansen confirms next career move

NEWS: Outgoing All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has confirmed his next career move.

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Super Rugby

Wallabies snap up Fijian-born League star

TRANSFER NEWS: Rugby Australia announced the signing of Melbourne Storm Premiership-winning wing Suliasi Vunivalu on a two-year contract from 2021.

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Premiership

Sopoaga shuts down Wasps exit

TRANSFER NEWS: Wasps flyhalf Lima Sopoaga has responded to reports that he’s leaving Wasps at the end of the season.

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Australia

Rugby Australia's last-ditch bid to avoid court battle with Folau

NEWS: Rugby Australia said they hoped to reach a "sensible" settlement as they met Monday with fallen star Israel Folau.

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South Africa

Elite mentorship for young men

SPOTLIGHT: Coaching rugby is a privilege, not a right!

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New Zealand

All Blacks stars vying for top gong

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand Rugby has announced the finalists for the upcoming national rugby awards, along with a couple of tweaks to the categories.

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Super Rugby

New Zealand sides unveil their Super Rugby jerseys

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The New Zealand Super Rugby franchises will take to the field in 2020 with entirely new kits, with all five sides having revealed their new home jerseys for the 2020 season over the weekend.

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New Zealand

'Toughest years of my life'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Former All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder has opened up about going into “dark places” in what he described as “one of the toughest years” of his life.

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Premiership

Sale Sharks boss questions Du Preez's red card

REACTION: Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond criticised the red card his forward Jean-Luc Du Preez was given during the team's 13-20 defeat to Worcester Warriors.  

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Australia

Wallabies coach to assist Japan's Sunwolves

NEWS: The Sunwolves will be getting some help during next year's Super Rugby tournament.

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Australia

Pocock calls out Folau on latest captaincy claims

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Wallabies loose forward David Pocock has weighed in on the latest development in the Israel Folau saga.

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Kidney hails Exiles' 'bucket loads of attitude'

PREMIERSHIP REACTION: London Irish Director of Rugby Declan Kidney said his team displayed "bucket loads of attitude" as they carved out a 27-27 draw against second-placed Bristol in the English Premiership on Sunday.

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Premiership

Bears and Exiles share the spoils

MATCH REPORT: A last-gasp Stephen Myler penalty broke Bristol Bears' hearts and salvaged a 27-all draw in an entertaining battle at Ashton Gate.

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Sevens

BlitzBoks are spoilt for choice

SEVENS SPOTLIGHT: South Africa Sevens coach Neil Powell has revealed he will make use of every player during the Dubai Sevens tournament.

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Premiership

Harlequins outclass Gloucester

MATCH REPORT: Alex Dombrandt's second-half try and the boot of Marcus Smith handed Harlequins a 23-19 win in a topsy-turvy encounter against Gloucester Rugby.

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Wales

Wales hang on for entertaining win

MATCH REPORT: Wales held on for an entertaining 43-33 win over the Barbarians in the final 'international' of the year.

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Super Rugby

All Black star out for up to six months

INJURY UPDATE: All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has revealed he will miss the majority of the 2020 Super Rugby season.

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France

Eben Etzebeth's French club is up for sale

NEWS: World Cup-winning Springbok Eben Etzebeth arrived at Toulon this week, only to hear that the club is up for sale.

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France

Resurgent Toulouse punish 13-man Bayonne

TOP14 WRAP: Reigning champions Toulouse jumped to fourth in the Top 14 with a 45-10 victory over Bayonne, who finished with 13 men, on Sunday

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RECAP: Bristol Bears v London Irish

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the Premiership Round Five match between Bristol Bears and London Irish at Ashton Gate.

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Connacht punish sloppy Kings

PRO14 REPORT: John Porch scored two tries as Connacht moved to within a point of Conference B leaders Munster with a hard-fought 24-12 victory against the Southern Kings.

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Cheetahs edge Ospreys in dramatic finish

PRO14 REPORT: The Cheetahs recorded their first away with of the season, as they held on for an 18-13 win in a dramatic finish against the hapless Ospreys at The Gnoll on Saturday.

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Premiership

Video: The return of the Faf

WATCH as Springbok Faf de Klerk showed why he is such a valuable player to his Premiership side Sale Sharks.

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South Africa

Rassie's successor and other Bok issues

POST-WORLD CUP SPOTLIGHT: Choosing a successor to Rassie Erasmus as head coach is one of several pressing issues for the Springboks.

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Saints blow Tigers away to go top

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Matt Proctor crossed for a double on debut, as Northampton Saints crushed their East Midlands rivals Leicester Tigers to move top of the standings.

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Harries breaks Benetton hearts

PRO14 REPORT: Super-sub Jason Harries came on to break Benetton hearts with an injury-time try that secured a comeback five-point win for Cardiff Blues.

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France

Bok scores as Montpellier routs leaders Lyon

TOP14 WRAP: Montpellier romped to a five-try bonus-point triumph over French leaders Lyon on Saturday.

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RECAP: Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the Premiership Round Five match between Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers at Franklin’s Gardens.

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Leinster makes statement against Warriors

Pro14 REPORT: Two tries inside five minutes from Cian Kelleher helped Leinster past Glasgow Warriors in a compelling re-run of last year's Final.

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RECAP: Glasgow Warriors v Leinster

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the Pro14 Round Seven match between Glasgow Warriors and Leinster at Scotstoun Stadium.

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Zebre break their duck

PRO14 REPORT: Zebre ran in five tries against Dragons as the Italians ended their 20-game winless run and secured their first victory of the season at Rodney Parade.

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Farrell stars as Saracens chip away at record sanction

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Owen Farrell enjoyed a winning return for Saracens as he kicked the defending Premiership champions to victory over Bath.

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Ulster hammer Scarlets

PRO14 REPORT: Dan McFarland’s Ulster made it five wins from seven in Conference A with a bonus-point 29-5 hammering of Scarlets at Kingspan Stadium.

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Edinburgh edge Munster

PRO14 REPORT: Eroni Sau’s second-half try proved the difference as Edinburgh edged Munster 18-16 in Cork.

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VIDEO: Bizarre Ospreys coaching twist

PRO14 SPOTLIGHT: Struggling Ospreys held a media conference on Friday aimed at clarifying the confusion surrounding the Welsh club over whether Allen Clarke is still with them or has been sacked as coach.

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England

O'Shea lands RFU job

NEWS: Conor O’Shea will join the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as Director of Performance Rugby next year.

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Faf score not enough to save 14-man Sharks

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Perry Humphreys and Ashley Beck both crossed as Worcester Warriors battled to their third win of the season against 14-man Sale Sharks.

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RECAP: Bath v Saracens

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the Premiership Round Five match between Bath and Saracens at the Recreation Ground.

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Chiefs cruise past Wasps

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Exeter Chiefs carried their European form into Premiership action as they ran in five scores for a bonus-point triumph over Wasps.

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Super Rugby

Crusaders' name-change debate finally settled

NEWS: New Zealand's Crusaders announced Friday that the team will retain its name but change its logo after a review sparked by the deadly mosque shootings in its home city of Christchurch in March.

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Super Rugby

Answer to Wallabies' pivot problem?

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Kurtley Beale could not only solve Waratahs' flyhalf saga but could also be the answer to Wallabies' No.10 debate.

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News

Is Wray about to pull the plug at Sarries?

REACTION: The rumour mill has switched to overdrive on the future of Saracens owner Nigel Wray at the European and Premiership champions.

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Ireland

Ireland keep their Kiwi for three more years

CONTRACT EXTENSION: The Irish Rugby Football Union and Connacht have confirmed that Bundee Aki has signed a three-year contract extension.

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New Zealand

The moment Tony Brown switched allegiances

SPOTLIGHT: Tony Brown has revealed that he had no fear in turning down a position with the All Blacks.

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France

'I think Bakkies Botha prepared the way for him'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Eben Etzebeth said he was looking forward to his "European adventure" and wanted to be a "part of history" when he faced the media for the first time on Friday.

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South Africa

Faf: I can still get better

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok superstar Francois de Klerk is confident he can take his game to the next level.

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News

Referees to 2 December 2019

There was a unique occurrence this past week. International matches were cancelled because of measles.

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Australia

Book Review: The Short Tours of the Sixties

This is a gem of a book. It is Hans Saestad's 11th book on episodes in South African that do not have a written book of their own. The short tours of the Sixties now have a book all right, a book of high quality. It is a beautiful book with all the care that story and statistics demand.

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South Africa

Bok takes issue with doping claims

REACTION: Springbok Robbi Kempson has no time for critics trying to blemish South Africa’s recent World Cup triumph.

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Wales

Preview: Wales v Barbarians

CELEBRATION DAY: Wayne Pivac goes under the white-hot scrutiny of coaching Wales when his new team takes on Warren Gatland's Barbarians on Saturday in Cardiff.

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News

Soccer City gets big rugby games

SUPER RUGBY NEWS: South Africa's Super Heroes day has been moved to Johannesburg.

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Second Phase

Hartley gives insights on Eddie Jones

WATCH as former England captain Dylan Hartley reveals the roles and responsibilities that he undertook under the watchful eye of Eddie Jones.

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Premiership

Preview: Premiership, Round Five

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: After a two-week European break, the Premiership Rugby is back with a thriller as Saracens head to the Rec to go head-to-head with Bath Rugby on Friday.

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PREVIEW: Pro14, Round Seven

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A fortnight of European action is in the rear-view mirror and we return to the Pro14 for one week in what could be a crucial Round Seven when all is said and done.

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New Zealand

Was that the All Blacks worst game ever?

LISTEN as All Black scrumhalf Aaron Smith talks about the review in the wake of New Zealand's semifinal at the World Cup.

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USA

USA Rugby's 'severe' financial problems

NEWS: The USA have long been touted a sleeping giant of international rugby, but it appears that off-field issues could cut the nation off at the knees before it amounts to anything.

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News

ANALYSIS: Return of the Brumby way

SPOTLIGHT: Conor Wilson takes a look at how parts of the modern games is 'borrowed' from the realy years of the Brumbies.

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Wales

Barbarians reveal team for Wales clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Barbarians have revealed their team to face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Premiership

Wasps lose centre to Major League

TRANSFER NEWS: Wasps confirmed that Ross Neal will be leaving the club to move to the United States.

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France

Preview: Springbok Kolbe set for Toulouse return

TOP14 SPOTLIGHT: South Africa's World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe plans to keep his feet on the ground as he is set to return to action with club Toulouse in the Top14 this weekend.

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Second Phase

Euro Team of the Week: Round Two

OPINION: It was a weekend of consolidation in the Champions Cup, as a number of teams backed up impressive wins in Round One, with similar results a week later.

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News

'Experienced' BlitzBoks head to Dubai

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Siviwe Soyizwapi will lead a vastly experienced Springboks squad, featuring a number of returning veterans at the Dubai leg of the Sevens World Series.

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Wales

Wales' Kiwi-born wing starts against BaaBaas

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Head coach Wayne Pivac has named his first Wales side to face the Barbarians in Cardiff on Saturday.

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South Africa

New twists in Etzebeth saga

UPDATE: The protracted Eben Etzebeth saga has been thrust back into the spotlight.

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Lions to lure another Bok back from France

TRANSFER NEWS: The Lions are continuing to bolster their ranks with senior Springboks returning from France.

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England

Kolbe v Farrell

WATCH a classic replay of 'Cheslin Kolbe' stepping 'Owen Farrell' just as he did in the World Cup Final!

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Premiership

Worcester Warriors snap up promising youngster

TRANSFER NEWS: Ted Hill, regarded as one of the brightest back row talents in English rugby has committed his future to Worcester Warriors until the end of the 2021/22 season.

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Chiefs the pick of the bunch?

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: How much of a role new coach Warren Gatland had in the Chiefs’ recruitment process for the upcoming season is anyone’s guess.

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Australia

Folau raises his asking price in court battle

NEWS UPDATE: Israel Folau increased his demand for compensation against Rugby Australia.

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Premiership

Saracens' plan to clear tainted reputation

UPDATE: Saracens are to invite auditors to examine details of how they are currently operating under the Premiership £7million salary cap.

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News

VIDEO: Just a slap on the wrist for eye-gouger

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: La Rochelle hooker Pierre Bourgarit got away with no more than the proverbial 'slap on the wrist' for eye-gouging!

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South Africa

South Africa's Referees' Panels for 2020

The SA Rugby Match Official Panels for 2020 were confirmed on Thursday, with 27 referees named on the National Panel, including Aimee Barrett-Theron, who handled two First Division Currie Cup fixtures earlier in the year.

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News

The coaching 'finishing school'

PRO14 SPOTLIGHT: The start of the next four-year cycle, building up to the 2023 World Cup in France, will see new coaches come to the fore.

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Pro14

Kings flank suffers 'freak' season-ending injury

INJURY UPDATE: Southern Kings loose forward CJ Velleman remains positive despite his latest injury setback.

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News

Italian lock faces surgery

INJURY UPDATE: Italian lock Dean Budd has undergone surgery on a fractured hand.

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News

Bears in Radradra coup

TRANSFER NEWS: Semi Radradra is to sensationally join Bristol Bears, defying widespread reports he was set to return to the National Rugby League.

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News

Blues bring in Carroll

TRANSFER NEWS: Mount Maunganui lock Aaron Carroll has been added to the Blues roster for the 2020 Super Rugby competition.

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Schools

AUDIO: SA Under-19 adapted 'quickly'

NEWS: Junior Springbok assistant coach Bafana Nhleko said they had set clear goals on what they wanted to achieve from the tour and that they were excited to see the players in action.

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Australia

Folau re-signs with Rugby Australia

NEWS: Wallabies hooker Folau Fainga’a has put pen to paper on a contract extension to see him remain with the Brumbies and Rugby Australia until the end of 2022.

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News

England star out with knee injury

NEWS: England star Anthony Watson suffered a knee injury in Bath's 9-15 defeat to Harlequins in the Champions Cup on Saturday.

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Australia

Castle pens apology for Wallabies' behaviour

NEWS: Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle felt compelled to write a letter of apology over the behaviour of the Wallabies squad at the World Cup, according to media reports.

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Australia

Kiwis are going regret this move

SPOTLIGHT: Retired All Black Andrew Mehrtens suspects New Zealand will regret the fact that the Wallabies will benefit from Dave Rennie's intelligence.

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News

Sharks star on revamped Sunwolves roster

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sunwolves have released the first batch of names for 2020, their final season in Super Rugby.

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South Africa

Bok star still cleaning up

NEWS: World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe capped off an impressive year clinching the Top 14 player of the season award.

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New Zealand

Nobody wants 'poisoned' All Blacks job?

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The All Blacks coaching role is a “poisoned chalice”.

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Second Phase

Springbok World Cup finals XV

OPINION: In South Africa, if you want advice, you light a braai fire! If you want criticism, you select a team, especially a Springbok team.

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New Zealand

Is this New Zealand's next superstar?

SPOTLIGHT: Schoolboy sprint star Edward Osei-Nketia has blown away New Zealand Rugby bosses in his first venture into Sevens, at a camp in Auckland.

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Premiership

Scotland centre commits to Saints

NEWS: Northampton Saints announced that Scotland international Rory Hutchinson has extended his contract at Franklin’s Gardens.

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European Cup

VIDEO: Du Plessis in hot water

DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Montpellier lock Jacques du Plessis faces a disciplinary hearing after being sent off during his team's 30-27 win over Gloucester on Sunday.

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Super Rugby

Lions finally confirm Bok's arrival

TRANSFER NEWS: The Lions have confirmed that Springbok Jannie du Plessis has joined the franchise for the upcoming Super Rugby season.

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Australia

Wallaby to put Test career on hold for Olympics

NEWS: Wallaby Jack Maddocks will put his Test rugby career on hold as he chases Olympic glory with the Australian Sevens team.

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Australia

New Zealand and Australia should ditch Super Rugby

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Australia and New Zealand must separate from South Africa and Argentina and push into Asia says All Blacks legend Andrew Mehrtens.

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England

The 'exciting' scoreless draw

SPOTLIGHT: A club match in the seventh tier of the English rugby pyramid wouldn’t normally attract nationwide headlines.

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Premiership

Umaga signs for Wasps

NEWS: Wasps announced that Academy graduate Jacob Umaga has signed a new first-team deal.

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Premiership

Saints lose their defence coach

TRANSFER NEWS: Northampton Saints defence coach Alan Dickens has been appointed as England's Under-20 head coach.

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Pro14

Cheetahs 'can’t afford to lose'

REACTION: The log-jam they are wedged into in Conference A and the quality of teams they are competing with means that the Cheetahs will see it as a non-negotiable that they have to start picking up away wins in order to sustain any kind of PRO14 challenge.

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Wales

Big injury setback for new Wales squad member

NEWS: Cardiff Blues have confirmed that Willis Halaholo suffered an acute anterior cruciate ligament injury during last Saturday’s European Challenge Cup clash with Leicester Tigers.

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Australia

Melbourne to host first Bledisloe Cup match in a decade

NEWS: Melbourne will stage a Bledisloe Cup Test next year for the first time in a decade.

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Australia

Wisemantel one step closer to joining Wallabies

NEWS: Scott Wisemantel appears ever closer to joining the Wallabies fold after ending his 18-month stint as England's attack coach.

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South Africa

Kolbe: Ten magic moments

WATCH as Springbok World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe puts on display his full array of sublime skills ... in two videos!

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News

Ackermann: 'I felt there was a lot of illegal stuff'

REACTION: Gloucester coach Johan Ackerman accused Montpellier of illegal scrummaging.

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Australia

England attack guru a target

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Eddie Jones is facing a battle with new Australian head coach Dave Rennie to hold onto attack specialist Scott Wisemantel, who has proved to be a key member of his England management team.

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News

Media 'jumped the gun' on star's move to Stormers

REACTION: Reports of a possible 'influx' of international stars to the Stormers has been greatly exaggerated.

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Australia

Toomua wants to be Rennie's flyhalf

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Matt Toomua is putting his hand up to wear the Wallabies No.10 jersey in 2020 after the departures of a swag of veteran Test playmakers.

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News

Boks help Sale power past La Rochelle

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Sale Sharks had to battle to secure a 25-15 win over a determined La Rochelle at the AJ Bell Stadium on Sunday.

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Australia

Another sponsor to jump Aussie ship?

REACTION: As the proverb goes: It never rains but it pours!

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Schools

Roux eyes bigger picture

NEWS: Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux, who will guide the South Africa Under-19 team on a two-match tour to Georgia, said they were looking forward to the challenge in Tbilisi, with the players and coaching staff set to benefit from the experience.

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Munster and Racing share spoils in thrilling draw

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Munster and Racing 92 fought out a tremendous 21-21 draw in a dramatic Champions Cup Pool Four clash at Thomond Park on Saturday.

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New Zealand

Kiwis target 'ambitious' players

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand's foremost academy is looking for accomplished, aspiring and ambitious players from around the globe to join them for their next intake.

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Leinster hold on for gritty win over Lyon

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Leinster remain top of Champions Cup Pool One after a gritty 13-6 victory over Lyon on Saturday at Matmut Stadium de Gerland.

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News

Exeter claim bonus-point win over Warriors

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Exeter gave a stirring second half show to wipe out a three-point deficit and run-out comfortable 34-18 winners over injury hit Glasgow in Pool Two of the Champions Cup.

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News

Waratahs hold onto Hunt

NEWS: The Waratahs have secured the services of Karmichael Hunt for the 2020 Super Rugby season, with the dual international to play his second season in sky blue.

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News

Harlequins edge Bath

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Harlequins got their first win in Pool Three of the Champions Cup largely due to the boot of flyhalf Marcus Smith in a 15-9 triumph over Bath.

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News

Saracens destroy Ospreys in Champions Cup

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Saracens picked up all five points as they cruised to a 44-3 win over Ospreys in their Champions Cup Pool Four match on Saturday.

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Fourteen-man Montpellier hold out against Gloucester

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Montpellier, reduced to 14 men for a large chunk of the second half, held out for a crucial 30-27 win against a hard-running Gloucester at the GGL Stadium on Sunday.

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Toulouse too good for brave Connacht

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Toulouse bagged a late try to secure a 32-17 bonus-point victory over brave Connacht in Pool Five of a riveting Champions Cup clash at Stade Ernest-Wallon.

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'Streetwise' Marler gets one over on Bok

REACTION: Harlequins’ boss Paul Gustard praised Joe Marler’s “street-savviness” as the England prop returned to help his club defeat Bath in a Champions Cup Round Two match.

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Law Discussions

Law discussion: too many substitutes allowed?

SPOTLIGHT: @rugby365com law guru Paul Dobson takes a look at the suggestion that the replacements lkaw should be changed!

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Saints beat Benetton with late Biggar kick

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Dan Biggar’s nerveless penalty deep into added time settled a fabulously hectic game in Champions Cup Pool One as Northampton Saints snatched a drama-packed 35-32 victory at Benetton.

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RECAP: Munster v Racing 92

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Two match between Munster and Racing 92 at Thomond Park, Limerick.

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RECAP: Lyon v Leinster

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Two match between Lyon and Leinster at the Matmut Stadium de Gerland, in Lyon.

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RECAP: Saracens v Ospreys

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the European Cup Round Two match between Saracens and Ospreys at Allianz Park.

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New Zealand

Ioane's rocky path from wing to centre stage

OPINION: At just 20-years-old he turned the rugby world upside down in 2017 as an electric wing has always held the ambition to become a centre, where he played as a schoolboy at Auckland Grammar and in 2014 with New Zealand Schools.

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Classy Cooney helps Ulster down Clermont

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Scrumhalf John Cooney guided Ulster to a 18-13 victory over Clermont in the European Champions Cup in testing conditions in Belfast on Friday.

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South Africa

Dyantyi's positive mindset as doping hearing looms

NEWS: South Africa wing Aphiwe Dyantyi's ''heart is at peace" following his suspension after failing a drug test.

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New Zealand

Kiwis reveal new Sevens talents

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby has revealed the names of six emerging Sevens stars selected after the national development camp.

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News

Sundowns 'buy' shares in Blue Bulls Company

NEWS: The Blue Bulls Company has taken the bold step to bring on board the owner of Mamelodi Sundowns football club.

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Sharks lock, Bulls prop included in Rebels squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed their full playing squad for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

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Australia

Relentless Rennie will 'take no prisoners'

REACTION: A massive culture change will have to be part of the new landscape if New Zealander Dave Rennie is to turn the Wallabies from losers into winners.

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News

Stormers hooker 'on loan' to Kings

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Southern Kings have named a 25-man touring group that will leave Port Elizabeth early next week for Galway, Ireland.

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News

Cheetahs plan for 'wet-weather' game

PRO14 SPOTLIGHT: Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie is preparing his players for their fixture in the Northern Hemisphere by dipping balls in water.

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Stormers to opt for a 'hybrid' game

PRE-SEASON BUILD-UP: It may not be the universally most popular tactics, but the Stormers will play to their strengths in 2020.

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OPINION

How Super Rugby's value continues to plummet

OPINION: The Pro14 has become the latest domestic club competition acquired in part by private equity firm CVC, agreeing in principle to sell a 27 percent stake in a similar deal to the one struck with Premiership Rugby.

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Preview: European Cup, Round Two

CHAMPIONS CUP: Lyon's New Zealand centre Charlie Ngatai says hosting record four-time winners Leinster in the Champions Cup on Sunday will be "massive" for the inexperienced club.

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Australia

New Aussie academy to 'save' the Wallabies

REACTION: World Cup-winning captains John Eales and Nick Farr-Jones are among those supporting the new International Rugby Academy of Australia.

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Australia

Wallaby legend's plea to doubting Aussie fans

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Noting that sport was like business, rugby great Michael Lynagh has implored Australia's doubting fans to get behind the Wallabies new Kiwi coach.

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France

SA schoolboy players heading overseas

There were scouts again at the 2019 Craven Week, including those from Australia, France and England. Now 22 school boys are heading overseas on rugby contracts - three to Australia, one each to England and Ireland, two to Japan and a whopping 13 to France.

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News

Highlanders 'celebrate' Brown's decision

REACTION: The All Blacks’ loss of Tony Brown as a potential coaching candidate has become the Highlanders’ gain.

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Australia

Homesick Radradra eyes cut-price NRL return

NEWS: Semi Radradra is reportedly willing to take a AUS$2 million pay cut to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in Australia's National Rugby League.

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South Africa

Is Whiteley's career over?

NEWS: The career of former Springbok skipper Warren Whiteley may be over at 32 - according to reports.

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Second Phase

Euro Team of the Week: Round One

OPINION: The European Champions Cup returned this weekend to wake the Northern Hemisphere from its post-World Cup blues, and we have compiled our XV of the week from an entertaining opening round.

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Australia

Wallabies set to copy Springboks' blueprint

NEWS: In the midst of a self-confessed "rebuild phase", Rugby Australia will review its so-called "Giteau Law" after pledging to usher in an exciting new era for the Wallabies.

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Italy

Bok gets Azzurri job

NEWS: Another South African has been appointed as coach of the Italian national team.

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France

Bok prop's departure confirmed

NEWS: Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis has made a mid-season exit from Montpellier in the Top 14.

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France

Montpellier's salary cap fine revoked

TOP 14 NEWS: French club Montpellier have had their €400,000 (US$442,511) fine for salary cap infringements removed by the French Rugby Federation's appeals commission.

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England

Referees to 24 November 2019

It is the second round of European Professional Club Rugby's top competitions amongst many other important matches, only one of which is south of the equator.

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Ireland

Reason behind Irish selection bombshell

SPOTLIGHT: A surprising reason for Devin Toner’s controversial World Cup omission has been revealed in Joe Schmidt’s new autobiography.

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Super Rugby

Chiefs boss Gatland inherits growing concussion problem

NEWS: It’s becoming an alarmingly regular occurrence now for Chiefs players to find their playing time cut short due to concussion.

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England

Sarries boss eases Eddie Jones' fears

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Saracens boss Mark McCall said he is 100 percent behind his stars playing for England in the upcoming Six Nations.

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Pro14

Another Cheetahs player cops a suspension

DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Cheetahs loose forward, Jasper Wiese, will not be touring with the team to Wales next week for their PRO14 round seven clash against the Ospreys in Wales.

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Scotland

Former Scotland captain reveals cancer battle

NEWS: Former Scotland captain Tom Smith has revealed he is battling stage four colorectal cancer.

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Super Rugby

Early setback for Blues

NEWS: The Super Rugby season hasn't even started yet, and the New Zealand franchise the Blues already find themselves in a pickle. 

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Kings sweat over injured players

PRO14 UPDATE: The Southern Kings are hoping that their try-grabbing former Junior Springbok wing Yaw Penxe will be ready to play their next Pro14 match against Connacht, but they are not banking on it.

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Scotland

CONFIRMED: Boks unveil 2020 opponents

NEWS: The Springboks will face Scotland and Georgia in three home Tests as part of the Incoming Series match schedule.

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South Africa

Barbarians too good for plucky Brazil

MATCH REPORT: The Barbarians recorded a 47-22 victory over Brazil in Sao Paulo on Wednesday.

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Australia

Wallabies to play 'the Australian way' under Rennie

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: He rejected the chance to coach the All Blacks and now Dave Rennie is hoping to win over sceptical Wallabies fans with "high-octane" and "brutal" rugby.

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South Africa

Senatla 'convinced' he will become a Springbok

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: He’s become one of South Africa’s most lethal weapons on the World Rugby Sevens Series, but things haven’t panned out so smoothly for Seabelo Senatla in the XVs version of rugby.

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Second Phase

The Rugby Pod: Sarries saga

SPOTLIGHT: The Rugby Pod give their reaction to the news that Saracens will not appeal the 35 point deduction that they were given in light of breaching salary cap regulations.

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Second Phase

Best of the Bok pack

WATCH as we bring you some of the most momentous plays by South African forwards at the World Cup.

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South Africa

Coetzee targets B&I Lions series

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Marcell Coetzee aims to put his double World Cup disappointment behind him by starring for the Springboks in their series against the British and Irish Lions in 2021.

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News

Dobson reveals 'flash points' for Stormers

PRE-SEASON BUILD-UP: The departure of World Cup-winning Springbok Damian de Allende and Dan Kriel has left the Stormers in a pickle.

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Argentina

Pumas wing joins Toulon

TRANSFER NEWS: Argentina wing Ramiro Moyano has joined French side Toulon until the end of the season, the Top 14 club announced on Wednesday.

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OPINION

Why Saracens won't retain the Champions Cup

OPINION: Don’t count Saracens out but this could be Clermont or Leinster’s year for Champions Cup glory. Rugbypass pundit Andy Goode reports. 

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Australia

VIDEO: New Zealander Rennie appointed Australia coach

NEWS: New Zealander Dave Rennie was tasked on Wednesday with resurrecting Australia's rugby team.

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South Africa

Bok Du Toit wins big among peers

PLAYERS CHOICE AWARDS: Springboks star forward Pieter-Steph du Toit walked away with the coveted Players' Player of the year award.

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European Cup

Saracens slapped with another fine

NEWS: Saracens have been hit with a fresh fine for failing to attend a promotional event for the European Champions Cup in the wake of a salary cap scandal.

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Pro14

Chiefs' McKenzie joins Ospreys

TRANSFER NEWS: Marty McKenzie, the former New Zealand Maori and U20s flyhalf, has put pen to paper and committed to the Ospreys to the end of the season.

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Australia

Why Rennie chose Wallabies over chance with NZ

REACTION: Newly appointed Australia coach Dave Rennie Wednesday said the All Blacks left it too late to secure his services.

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South Africa

Boks' pocket-rocket eyes BlitzBoks return

NEWS: Springbok wing and World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has set his sights on playing for the BlitzBoks at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

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England

Calls for England to unite after salary cap scandal

REACTION: Joe Marler does not think there will be a split in Eddie Jones’ Six Nations England squad after Saracens accepted sanctions for salary cap breaches.

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England

Gatland's B&I Lions plea ahead of SA tour

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Incoming Chiefs coach Warren Gatland has pleaded to Premiership clubs in England to move the competition’s final in 2021. 

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Australia

'This mob are lame ducks'

REACTION: Former Wallabies coach Alan Jones has called on Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne to go immediately and leave key tasks like finding the next national coach to a new-look board.

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News

Glasgow reveal Rennie's replacement

NEWS: Danny Wilson will become the new head coach of Glasgow Warriors on a two-year deal ahead of next season.

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Ireland

Ireland scrumhalf decides future

NEWS: Connacht announced that Irish international scrumhalf Kieran Marmion has signed a three-year contract extension with Connacht up to the end of the 2022/23 season.

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Wales

Another Six Nations injury blow for Wales

INJURY UPDATE: There was some more bad news for Wales ahead of the upcoming Six Nations.

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Argentina

Chiefs bring in Los Pumas power

TRANSFER NEWS: Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their squad with the signing of Argentinian prop Enrique Pieretto until the end of the season.

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News

VIDEO: Dobson discusses his Siya conundrum

PRE-SEASON SPOTLIGHT: Watch as new Stormers coach John Dobson sits down for a wide-ranging chat about pre-season and the 2020 Super Rugby campaign.

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Argentina

Scotland get first crack at World Champion Boks

NEWS: Scotland are set to be the first opponents of new world champions South Africa, with Tests in the Republic on July 4 and 11.

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South Africa

RECAP: Players Choice Awards

WATCH all the action from the third annual Players Choice Awards. 

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Wales

NZ-born duo included in Pivac's Wales squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has named a 35-man squad to prepare for his first fixture in charge against the Barbarians at Principality Stadium on November 30.

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New Zealand

A big contender drops out of All Blacks coaching race

NEWS: Another coach has dropped out of the All Blacks coaching race.

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News

VIDEO: Stormers star's career in the balance

NEWS: The Stormers will have almost all of their stars available for the opening round of Super Rugby 2020.

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New Zealand

Hansen overstayed his welcome says former NZR boss

NEWS: Former New Zealand Rugby CEO David Moffett believes Steve Hansen and his All Blacks coaching staff stayed on two years too long, and it cost them the World Cup.

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Australia

Rugby Australia chairman to quit after difficult tenure

NEWS: Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne on Monday announced he will not stand for re-election in 2020, taking a parting swipe at the media after a difficult four years in charge.

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England

Top referee backs Guscott's radical law proposal

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Arguably rugby union top’s referee Nigel Owens has backed a radical law change proposal put forward by former England centre turned pundit, Jeremy Guscott.

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Premiership

CONFIRMED: Sarries accept salary cap punishment

NEWS: Saracens have revealed why they will not continue to fight the salary cap punishment.

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European Cup

Saints' stellar first-half stuns Lyon

MATCH REPORT: Northampton Saints’ fine first-half display was enough to secure a 25-14 victory over Lyon in the opening match in Champions Cup Pool 1.

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News

Bok prop in talks with Lions

NEWS: The Lions are in the process of bolstering their front row stocks ahead of the 2020 Super Rugby season.

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England

VIDEO: Eddie involved in another V-formation

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The match between Fiji and the Barbarians was an entertaining affair, to say the least with the men from the Pacific running out narrow victors in the end.

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Super Rugby

All Blacks' next No.15

NEWS: In 2020, the Hurricanes will do everything in their power to land Jordie Barrett that legendary All Blacks fullback jersey.

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News

Five Super questions for Kiwis

SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: The arrival of the Super Signing Day for New Zealand’s franchises brings with it a sense of excitement and anticipation around the country for the upcoming season, and that was no different this week.

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Premiership

Saracens set to accept punishment

UPDATE: Premiership champions Saracens won't prolong the salary cap scandal as they are set to accept their punishment, the British media reports. 

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Law Discussions

Law discussion: Laws Real and Unreal

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: There are laws in writing and laws in action, and sometimes words and actions are not in accord.

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European Cup

England prop Marler labels Clermont scrum 'cowardly'

REACTION: England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler has caused a stir on social media by tweeting about required changes to the scrum laws following his side’s massive 21-53 defeat at the hands of Clermont.

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Ireland

Ireland legend's take on doping in SA

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ireland legend Brian O’Driscoll has come to the defence of Springboks' image.

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Italy

O’Shea steps down as Italy head coach

NEWS: Conor O’Shea’s stint in charge of Italy has officially ended

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European Cup

Racing 92 add to Saracens' misery

MATCH REPORT: It is clear that it's going to be a long Champions Cup season for titleholders Saracens.

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Fiji

Fiji edge Bok-laden Barbarians

MATCH REPORT: Two tries from South African World Cup winner Makazole Mapimpi were not enough as Fiji recorded their first win over the Barbarians in 49 years.

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News

Munster too good for Ospreys

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Munster were made to battle until the 85th minute before eventually securing all five points against a dogged Ospreys side in a 32-13 European Champions Cup Pool Four victory in Swansea.

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Australia

Wallaby star Kerevi wants to play for Fiji

NEWS: Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi has revealed he wants to play for Fiji at the next World Cup in France.

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European Cup

Connacht edge Montpellier

MATCH REPORT: Connacht Rugby got their Champions Cup Pool 5 campaign off to the perfect start with a 23-20 win over Montpellier at The Sportsground.

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New Zealand

Life ban for Kiwi player after punching ref

NEWS: A South Otago rugby player has been banned from playing the sport in New Zealand after punching a referee.

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News

Clermont hammer Harlequins

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Clermont fired out a warning to the rest of their Champions Cup rivals as they overpowered Harlequins 53-21 in Pool Three at Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin.

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Wales

Warburton joins Wales coaching team

NEWS: New Wales boss Wayne Pivac has confirmed Byron Hayward and Sam Warburton will join his coaching team as defence coach and technical advisor respectively.

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News

Ringrose hat-trick sinks Benetton

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Ireland centre Garry Ringrose bagged his first career hat-trick as Leinster set down a marker in Pool One with a 33-19 triumph over plucky Benetton.

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France

France flyhalf leaves struggling Stade Francais

TRANSFER NEWS: France international flyhalf Jules Plisson has joined La Rochelle from Stade Francais, the two clubs announced.

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News

Exeter smash La Rochelle

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: A clinical display of attacking rugby from Exeter Chiefs was enough to secure them all five points on the road against La Rochelle after a comfortable 31-12 win in Champions Cup Pool Two.

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News

Toulouse fight back to sink Gloucester

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: The European Champions Cup returned with a bang on Friday as Toulouse turned around a 9-20 half-time deficit to eventually defeat Gloucester 25-20 at Kingsholm Stadium.

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News

Glasgow hang on to beat Sale

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Glasgow opened their Champions Cup Pool Two campaign with a hard-fought but deserved 13-7 victory over Sale at Scotstoun despite a late charge from the Sharks.

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New Zealand

NZ coach: Another one bites the dust

THREE-HORSE RACE: The battle for the next All Black head coach is down to just three contenders.

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News

Ulster edge Bath in Champions Cup opener

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Former champions Ulster got off to a winning start in the European Champions Cup with scrumhalf John Cooney's late penalty securing a narrow 17-16 win at Bath on Saturday.

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South Africa

Schalk Brits has one more game left in him

SPOTLIGHT: Twenty-four hours after announcing his retirement for a second time, World Cup winner Schalk Brits said that has isn’t completely finished with rugby just yet.

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European Cup

Mostert: Gloucester's missing link

REACTION: It was clear that Johan Ackermann's Gloucester missed Springboks lock Franco Mostert during their 20-25 defeat to Toulouse on Friday.

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New Zealand

Gatland reveals his doping suspicions

SPOTLIGHT: Doping in Rugby Union is back in the spotlight, after former Wales coach Warren Gatland made some startling claims about his own suspicions.

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Fiji

RECAP: Barbarians v Fiji

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the match between the Barbarians and Fiji at Twickenham.

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News

Preview: European Cup, Round One

CHAMPIONS CUP: Racing 92's New Zealand lock Dominic Bird says he is cautious of title holders Saracens' quality, despite the English side sending a weakened outfit to Paris for their tournament opener this weekend.

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New Zealand

All Blacks star Read considers 'leadership role' post-rugby

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: As he prepares for life away from the All Blacks, departing New Zealand skipper Kieran Read has a lot to consider following his life after rugby.

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Sevens

Finishing touches for All Blacks sevens squad

CONTRACT NEWS: Three weeks out from the start of the All Blacks Sevens’ 2019/2020 season, coach Clark Laidlaw is putting the finishing touches on a 24-strong squad.

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Australia

Another Wallaby signs on for more

CONTRACT NEWS: The Reds and Rugby Australia have secured the services of versatile young forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto until the end of 2022.

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France

From the global stage to a Free State farm?

SPOTLIGHT: Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok Frans Steyn appears set to call time on his European club adventure.

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England

Referees to 17 November 2019

The Southern Hemisphere lapses into warm aestivation while the north gathers momentum.

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Fiji

Jones happy to have 'winners' in his team

PREVIEW - BAABAAS V FIJI: In the wake of the serious and intense nature of the World Cup, the focus switches to some fun this week.

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News

Europe worries about an under-committed Sarries

REACTION: Organisers of rugby's European Cup expressed concern on Wednesday that the 35-point English Premiership penalty handed to Saracens will affect the holders' appetite to defend their crown.

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Australia

Koroibete crowned Australia's best

AWARDS: Marika Koroibete has signed off an outstanding 2019 season by claiming the John Eales Medal at Rugby Australia Awards in Sydney on Thursday.

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England

VIDEO: English referee's brilliant one-liners to Boks

WATCH as rugby referee Wayne Barnes gave a speech to the South African team and their supporters at a celebration dinner.

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Second Phase

How the Springboks broke the mould

OPINION: South Africa is a groundbreaking team for many reasons. Ben Smith puts their World Cup win under the spotl;ight.

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News

Kings coach wants mindset change

PRO14 SPOTLIGHT: A trip to Irish province Connacht at the end of the month will give the Southern Kings an opportunity to take what their coach Robbi Kempson regards as their next step in the Pro14.

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South Africa

The perfect ending for the ever-smiling Brits

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: World Cup-winning Springbok forward Schalk Brits, 38, retired for the second time, and insisted there would not be another comeback.

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News

Odogwu gets six weeks for kicking Springbok

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Paolo Odogwu of Wasps and Aled Brew of Bath have both been slapped with bans for foul play in the Premiership and will miss the opening rounds of European competition.

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Australia

'Cheika is a great man'

REACTION: Michael Cheika may be on the nose with disillusioned Wallabies fans but he's a hero to newly crowned John Eales medallist Marika Koroibete.

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South Africa

Gatland reveals the players he would select for SA tour

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has suggested that his squad to face world champions South Africa in 2021 could be loaded full of England players.

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South Africa

Du Preez to do the 'Faf'

EURO SPOTLIGHT: Robert du Preez is hoping to follow Francois de Klerk’s lead and revive his own international career in Europe.

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News

Pollard signs for Brumbies

TRANSFER NEWS: The Brumbies have bolstered their player stocks.

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Scotland

Scots settle quarrel with World Rugby

NEWS: Scottish Rugby Union have agreed to pay their fine and settle the feud with World Rugby.

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News

Stormers star joins European exodus

TRANSFER NEWS: The cash-strapped Stormers are still struggling to hold onto all their high-profile stars.

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New Zealand

Why NZ will struggle to produce a World Cup-winning side in 2023

OPINION: The All Blacks are no longer World Cup holders after eight long years of dominance, both at the tournament and in between it with a 10-year run as the world’s number one side.

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News

The clause at the heart of Sarries' troubles

PREMIERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Saracens’ alleged breach of the salary cap rules could come down the interpretation of one sentence in the 57-page ‘Salary Regulations’ document.

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England

The mistake that haunts England coach

REACTION: England coach Eddie Jones is being 'haunted' every day by one big mistake he made before the World Cup Final.

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Fiji

Monster midfield for BaaBaas

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Barbarians will field one of biggest midfield combinations in the world, when they host Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.

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France

Toulon losing faith in Milner-Skudder?

NEWS: Reports in France on Wednesday suggest that 2015 World Cup-winner Nehe Milner-Skudder might never arrive in Toulon to take up the three-year contract agreed on last December.

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France

Meyer falls on his sword

NEWS: Former Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer's stint at French club Stade Francais has come to an abrupt end.

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France

Fiji star suspended by Racing after late World Cup return

NEWS: Fiji lock Leone Nakarawa has been suspended by Racing 92 after returning from the World Cup two weeks' late, the French club said on Tuesday.

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News

Saracens: 'Full facts' will come out

EURO SPOTLIGHT: Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall insists not everything is black and white regarding the club’s alleged breach of salary cap rules.

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News

Explosive Euro opener

CHAMPIONS CUP SPOTLIGHT: The start of the new campaign is later than usual, but what a way to herald the return of Europe's elite club competition than with the visit of four-time winners Toulouse to Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium stronghold on Friday.

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NEWS

Wildeklawer 2020

Again in 2020, Hoërskool Diamantveld will host the Wildeklawer Rugby Tournament in Kimberley.

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South Africa

Gatland predicts 'spicy' rematch with Boks

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks' World Cup success in Japan has teed up a mouthwatering prospect for British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland.

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Ulster looking to restore Irish pride

EUROPEAN CUP SPOTLIGHT: Following their ignominious exit from the World Cup, Ireland's provinces will look to restore some pride and credibility this weekend.

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News

Sharks star headlines NZ Super squads

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Hurricanes have bolstered their backline stocks with a South African ahead of the 2020 Super Rugby season.

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France

Welsh coach on new-look French roster

NEWS: Wales' former defence coach Shaun Edwards was named by new France coach Fabien Galthie as an integral part of his new look staff on Wednesday.

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South Africa

Boks to embark on another trophy tour

NEWS: Is seems like the Springboks' trophy celebration is still far from over.

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South Africa

Rassie and Kolisi's fairy tale continues

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi capped a brilliant year for the Springboks by walking away with two coveted SA Sport Awards in Durban on Sunday.

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Wales

Double blow for Wales

INJURY UPDATE: Wales' star centre Jonathan Davies will miss the 2020 Six Nations.

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New Zealand

Why Gatland turned down offer to apply for All Blacks job

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Former Wales coach Warren Gatland confirmed Tuesday he has turned down an offer to apply for the All Blacks head coaching job.

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South Africa

Siya: Let's put South Africa first

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siyamthanda Kolisi implores South Africans to put their differences aside in the interest of the country.

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France

Steyn keen to explore a 'different role' at Bulls

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: South Africa's most-capped flyhalf Morne Steyn revealed he looks forward to his 'new' semi-coaching role at the Bulls after playing his last game for Stade Francais.

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News

Concussion forces Hurricanes prop to retire

NEWS: Hurricanes prop Toby Smith has announced he is retiring from rugby following issues with concussion.

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News

Did you see that try?

WATCH as the Scarlets score an amazing try against Benetton in their 20-17 win at Parc y Scarlets this past weekend!!

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New Zealand

Stern warning about All Blacks coaching job

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Former All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith has sent a warning to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) as the race to replace Steve Hansen gets underway.

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Second Phase

World Cup bouquets and brickbats

OPINION: The Springboks are about to embark on a five-day trophy tour - a celebration of their momentous win in Japan.

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South Africa

Irish critic spits the dummy over Boks

WORLD CUP REACTION: Controversial Irish pundit Neil Francis has suggested putting an asterisk beside the Springboks’ win due to the proliferation of steroids in South African rugby.

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Australia

No rest for Springbok World Cup winners

BARBARIANS SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: While their teammates will be able to kick back and enjoy their World Cup success, three Springboks will head straight from their victory tour to Twickenham.

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Australia

England boss Jones eyes league switch?

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: England rugby coach Eddie Jones reportedly wants to coach in the National Rugby League (NRL).

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South Africa

EP officials want 'apology tour'

REACTION: South Africa's victory tour hit a couple of unexpected snags on Monday - including a protest and a broken-down bus

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New Zealand

Chiefs shut down Cruden's injury concerns

REACTION: The Chiefs aren’t worried about Aaron Cruden’s recent injury history in the wake of his return to the Hamilton franchise.

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Australia

World Cup: The favourites to host in 2027 and 2031

NEWS: The World Cup could return to the Southern Hemisphere in the near future as Australia appears to lead the race as favourites to host the tournament in 2027.

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South Africa

RECAP: Trophy tour - Final leg for Siya's champions

SPRINGBOK SPOTLIGHT: Siyamthanda Kolisi and his World Cup-winning South African team have embarked on the fifth and final leg of their victory tour.

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France

More pressure on Meyer as Racing outplay Stade

TOP 14, SUNDAY WRAP: Teddy Thomas scored a hat-trick as Racing 92 claimed the Parisian derby spoils with a 25-9 win at Stade Francais on Sunday, leaving the hosts rock bottom of the French Top 14 table.

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South Africa

'I bow out with a full heart'

NEWS: World Cup-winning Springbok forward, Francois Louw, has called time on an outstanding international career.

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News

Bristol go top with last-gasp victory over Exeter

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Bristol Bears scored a last-minute try to complete an incredible comeback to beat Exeter Chiefs 20-17 at Sandy Park.

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News

Under-fire Saracens ready to sacrifice shot at more Euro glory

PREMIERSHIP REACTION: Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall is prepared to sacrifice their chances of more European glory as he admitted this season’s priority was now avoiding relegation.

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South Africa

Victory tour: Cape routes

SPOTLIGHT: The roster for the next three legs of the World Cup-winning Springboks' victory tour has been confirmed.

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England

The Faf factor in Bok defence

ANALYSIS: Ben Smith explains how the Springbok defence shut down England in the World Cup Final.

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News

RECAP: Exeter Chiefs v Bristol Bears

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the Premiership Round Four encounter between Exeter Chiefs and the Bristol Bears at Sandy Park.

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South Africa

Crazy scenes in Cape Town

WATCH as Cape Town come out to part when the Springboks embarked on the fifth and final leg of World Cup victory tour.

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News

Chiefs make a big signing ahead of 2020 Super Rugby season

TRANSFER NEWS: The Chiefs and New Zealand Rugby Union have announced that All Black flyhalf Aaron Cruden has signed with the Chiefs for 2020.

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News

England star in surprise Super Rugby move

TRANSFER NEWS: England centre Joe Marchant is moving to New Zealand to spend a year playing for Blues.

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Second Phase

Sarries salary saga bigger than bloodgate

OPINION: Andy Goode takes a look at the fall-out from the Saracens salary-cap saga and suggests it is the biggest controvery to hit the Premiership.

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News

Sarries' big statement after salary saga

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Saracens sent a strong message at the end of a tumultuous week when they thrashed Gloucester 21-12 at Kingsholm on Saturday.

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South Africa

Boks' Pocket-rocket up for Top14 gong

NEWS:  South Africa's World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has been shortlisted for the French Top 14 player of the season award, the league announced on Wednesday.

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News

Blues beat Cheetahs in card games

PRO14 REPORT: Cardiff Blues ended their four-game losing streak, after tries in either half from Aled Summerhill and Josh Turnbull secured a 30-17 victory over the Cheetahs.

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News

Conway stunner decides Irish derby

PRO14 REPORT: Ireland wing Andrew Conway returned from World Cup duty in stunning style as his second-half scorcher edged Munster past Ulster (22-16) in a gripping Irish derby.

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News

London Irish smash Tigers

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: A dominant display by Premiership new-boys London Irish delivered a valuable 36-11 bonus-point win over Leicester Tigers at the Madejski Stadium.

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News

Scarlets pile pressure on Munster

PRO14 REPORT: Scarlets kept up the pressure on Munster at the top of Conference B as flyhalf Dan Jones held his nerve to kick the winning penalty deep into the red.

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News

Bath move clear of the basement

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Bath is off the bottom of the table after a stoic and resolute performance saw them down leaders Northampton Saints 22-13 at The Rec.

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Warriors power past Quins

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Jamie Shillcock’s second-half try powered Worcester Warriors to their second win of the season, with a 19-14 victory over Harlequins at The Stoop.

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France

World Cup stars shine as Toulouse destroy Clermont

TOP 14 SATURDAY WRAP: France's World Cup stars shone on their return to the Top 14 as champions Toulouse convincingly beat Clermont 34-8 in a re-run of last season's Final on Saturday.

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England

England botched haka challenge

WORLD CUP SPOTLIGHT: It has been revealed by members of the England squad that the idea of advancing towards their opponents wasn’t formulated until "the night before"

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News

Kings break their duck

PRO14 REPORT: Scott van Breda's 11-point haul from the tee helped the Southern Kings pick up their first-ever away win and first victory of this season.

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News

Warriors turn on the style

PRO14 REPORT: George Horne struck a first-half double as Glasgow Warriors continued their resurgence with a dominant 31-7 bonus-point win over Zebre in Parma.

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News

Wasps wing apologises for behaviour

PREMIERSHIP REACTION: Wasps wing Paolo Odogwu has apologised for his behaviour in the aftermath of his red card for a kick to the face of former Sale Sharks teammate Rohan Van Rensburg.

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New Zealand

The 26 potential candidates to take over from Hansen

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: We profile 26 potential candidates to lead the All Blacks towards the 2023 World Cup in France.

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News

RECAP: Munster v Ulster

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the Pro14 Round Six encounter between Munster and Ulster in Limerick.

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News

RECAP: Gloucester v Saracens

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the Premiership Round Four encounter between Gloucester and Saracens at Kingsholm.

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Premiership

Du Preez show too much for Wasps

MATCH REPORT: Robert du Preez along with brother Dan were in fine form as they steered the Sale Sharks to a 28-18 victory over Wasps at the AJ Bell Stadium. 

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South Africa

No Boks in 'stats-based' XV

SPOTLIGHT: As the hackneyed idiom states: "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics."

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Pro14

Edinburgh bounce back against Dragons

MATCH REPORT: Edinburgh Rugby ensured they got back to winning with a 20-7 win over Dragons in a cagey PRO14 affair at BT Murrayfield.

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Pro14

Leinster continue unbeaten streak

MATCH REPORT: Defending champions Leinster continued their exceptional start to the 2019/20PRO14 season as they produced a convincing 42-11 win over Connacht.

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News

Chiefs stand firm in Gatland row

REACTION: The Chiefs have rebuffed Steve Hansen's critique of the Super Rugby contract that will allow new coach Warren Gatland to take a season off to coach the British and Irish Lions.

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News

Holland leads Aussie Sevens to Olympic qualification

SEVENS NEWS: The Australian Men’s Sevens team has qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games having defeated Samoa 19-12 in the Olympic Final of the Oceania Sevens Championship in Suva Fiji on Saturday.

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France

Bastareaud's next Task

NEWS: France international Mathieu Bastareaud said on Friday he is not joining New York's Rugby United just to go on 'holiday'.

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South Africa

Beast eyeing stint abroad

REACTION: Retired Springbok prop Tendai Mtawarira is considering a stint abroad.

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South Africa

Bok Tour snub: Frustration and unhappiness in Bloem

NEWS: There is "unhappiness and disappointment" in the Free State with the decision not to include the province in the Springboks' World Cup trophy tour.

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News

Saracens like a bear with a sore head

PREMIERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Johan Ackermann emits a wry smile. It was early July when Gloucester learned they would play Leicester away and Saracens at home in the weekends leading into the opening round European game versus Toulouse.

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Argentina

New 12-team championship proposed

NEWS: The Six Nations countries have reportedly held talks with unions in the Southern Hemisphere to create a new world championship series.

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News

Cheetahs go 'artificial' to break tour duck

PRO14 SPOTLIGHT: The Cheetahs will be hoping the artificial field in Cardiff this weekend will help them break their duck on their first European tour this season.

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Premiership

Preview: Premiership, Round four

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: After just three Premiership Rugby rounds this season is already shaping up to be another tight affair with every team having already tasted victory at least once already.

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News

VIDEO: Chiefs reveal Gatland's coaching team

SUPER RUGBY NEWS: The Chiefs have announced the coaching team which will be joining head coach Warren Gatland for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

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Latest News

Referees to 10 November 2019

The great Rugby World Cup in Japan ended with a bang and top rugby shuffled off home. At home, rugby became bread-and-butter stuff as the clubs keep on going.

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News

PREVIEW: Pro14, Round Six

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Five rounds…five wins - Leo Cullen’s Leinster have been simply superb at the start of the 2019-20 Pro14 season.

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South Africa

Bok lock out for up to six months

NEWS: Another Springbok has been left counting the cost of South Africa’s 32-12 World Cup win over England last Saturday in Yokohama.

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South Africa

Victory tour: Durban route

SPOTLIGHT: The second leg of the Springboks' World Cup trophy tour will take place in Durban on Friday.

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Ireland

Sexton labels Ireland a 'failure'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Johnny Sexton said the disappointment of Ireland exiting the World Cup at the quarter-final stage will remain with him and his teammates for the rest of their lives.

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England

England return to Japan

NEWS: Japan and England will face off in a two-Test series in July next year.

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Pro14

No regrets for Van Graan after Boks' World Cup win

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Munster Head coach Johann van Graan reveals he has no regrets after vacating his role as Springboks assistant coach two years ago.

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New Zealand

VIDEO: Sonny Bill confirms move to Toronto

NEWS: All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has given thanks to the New Zealand rugby community and fans following the announcement that he will leave New Zealand to play overseas.

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News

VIDEO: Saracens will not be ripped apart

NEWS: Saracens chairman Nigel Wray has insisted the club's all-conquering team will not have to be ripped apart after being deducted 35 points and fined more than £5 million ($6 million) for breaching the English Premiership's salary cap.

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Scotland

World Rugby takes action against Scotland

NEWS: Scottish Rugby have been fined and have been told to write a 'meaningful apology'.

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France

PREVIEW: Clermont welcome 'new adventure'

TOP 14, WEEK NINE: After a two-week hiatus to accommodate the end of the World Cup, rugby in France resumes this weekend with two stand-out games to kick off the second phase of the Top 14.

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Second Phase

World Cup 2019: Team of the Tournament

OPINION: The 2019 World Cup is over and now it is time to see who got selected in rugby365's Team of the Tournament.

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England

Hartley hangs up his boots

NEWS: Northampton Saints have confirmed that Dylan Hartley has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect.

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Samoa

SBW's league switch opens door to Samoa

NEWS: Samoa coach Matt Parish will approach Sonny Bill Williams once his deal to return to rugby league with Toronto is complete to talk to him about representing the Pacific nation.

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Second Phase

Podcast: Take a bow Siya and Rassie

LISTEN as @King365ed and @LoffieEloff pay tribute to @rugbyworldcup-winning @Springboks captain #SiyaKolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus.

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Fiji

Fiji star faces axe at Racing?

NEWS: Leone Nakarawa is reportedly facing the sack after failing to report for duty last week with Racing 92.

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South Africa

Boks' Beast calls it a day

NEWS: World Cup-winning Springbok legend Tendai Mtawarira has announced his retirement from the international game.

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Premiership

Saracens 'should be automatically relegated'

REACTION: European rugby champions Saracens on Wednesday faced an angry call from rivals Exeter to be automatically relegated for breaching the English Premiership's £7 million ($9 million) salary cap over several seasons.

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South Africa

'This trophy is for the people of South Africa'

REACTION: Rassie Erasmus and Siyamthanda Kolisi hope the Springboks' World Cup triumph will go some way to assist in fixing a broken society.

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South Africa

Springbok trophy tour details: Gauteng

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks' World Cup trophy tour kicks off in Gauteng on Thursday.

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European Cup

Saracens a 'no-show' at Champions cup Launch

BREAKING NEWS: European Champions Cup winners Saracens could face further sanctions after they failed to send any representatives to the launch of this year's tournament.

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England

AmaBokoboko back at No.1

WORLD RANKINGS: Rassie Erasmus take a bow. Eighteen months after taking over as Springboks coach he has taken South Africa back to No.1.

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Japan

Japan on the verge of Six Nations invite

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Japan could be set for an invite into the Six Nations following their spectacular run to the World Cup quarter-finals, according to British media reports.

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Australia

Aussie review gets heavy-hitters

SPOTLIGHT: Former Wallabies Pat Howard and Nathan Sharpe and ex-Olympic rower Bo Hansen will make up a panel to review the Wallabies World Cup flop.

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News

Kings lose their captain

PRO14 NEWS: The Southern Kings have flown in replacements ahead of their final Pro14 tour game against the Ospreys on Saturday.

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England

Toronto target another high-profile centre Tuilagi

TRANSFER NEWS: England centre Manu Tuilagi is another star targeted by Toronto Wolfpack as Canadian league club close in on Sonny Bill Williams deal, Rugbypass reports.

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England

Five stand-out players

WORLD CUP SPOTLIGHT: Here are five of the stand-out players at the tournament, which was won by South Africa.

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South Africa

Springboks stars reap more rewards

NEWS: Springboks World Cup winners Lukhanyo Am, Makazole Mapimpi, Tendai Mtawarira and Herschel Jantjies have been added to the Barbarians squad.

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New Zealand

Joseph asked to apply for All Blacks job

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby bosses have ruled out a foreign coach for the All Blacks, revealing they have asked 26 New Zealanders to apply including Jamie Joseph.

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France

Montpellier table massive deal for Bok

TRANSFER NEWS: Springbok and World Cup winner Cobus Reinach could become the latest South African that signs a very lucrative deal with Montpellier.

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European Cup

Champions Cup celebrate 25th anniversary

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Leading lights of the world game were on hand in Cardiff today for the official launch of the 2019/20  Champions Cup and Challenge Cup tournaments and to celebrate the start of the 25th anniversary season of Europe’s premier club rugby competition.

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New Zealand

Barrett backs Foster in All Blacks coaching debate

NEWS: All Blacks fullback Beauden Barrett appears to have endorsed Ian Foster’s bid to become the next head coach.

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South Africa

First Boks arrive home

BREAKING NEWS: The first batch of the victorious Springboks arrived back in South Africa on Tuesday.

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South Africa

Twenty weeks of glory

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus described his team's 20-week journey to Japan and back as only positives.

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South Africa

Nienaber the next Boks coach?

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: As South Africa are still reveling in their World Cup triumph, in the coming weeks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus faces yet another grueling task.

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News

Sarries to fight 'draconian' sanction

REACTION: Saracens boss Nigel Wray has promised to fight the heavy-handed treatment handed down to his club.

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England

England's low-key return home

THE AFTERMATH: England coach Eddie Jones arrived back in London on Monday giving little away about his future as the Rugby Football Union prepared to start its World Cup debrief.

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Japan

'The greatest Rugby World Cup'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has lauded Japan 2019 as "probably the greatest Rugby World Cup".

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News

Bok to go under the knife

INJURY UPDATE: Lodewyk de Jager, the World Cup-winning Springbok lock, is facing shoulder surgery that will delay his debut for Sale Sharks for up to four months.

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South Africa

Bok duo set to join Munster

TRANSFER NEWS: Two Springboks are set to move north to Ireland.

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Australia

Wallabies lock in Samu

TRANSFER NEWS: Brumbies announced that Wallabies backrower Pete Samu has signed an early two-year extension to his Rugby Australia and Brumbies contract to continue with the club’s Super Rugby journey to 2022.

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South Africa

'Welcome home' party for Boks: When and where

TROPHY TOUR DETAILS: The South African World Cup-winning squad and coaches will arrive in Johannesburg from Japan on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Australia

Five emerging stars

WORLD CUP SPOTLIGHT: The 2019 tournament has made stars of many young players.

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Sevens

Australia open doors for fresh sevens blood

NEWS: He's already lured a "Jack of all trades" and Australian men's rugby sevens coach Tim Walsh says there's definitely time for more to join ahead of Tokyo's Olympics next year.

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Super Rugby

Sevens star extends Waratahs deal

NEWS: Waratahs Cameron Clark has exercised an option in his contract to extend his stay at Daceyville for a further season.

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Canada

All Black star in shock Toronto move

NEWS: Two-time World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams is close to finalising his return to Rugby League with Super League debutants Toronto Wolfpack, according to British media reports.

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Second Phase

What's it like facing the Haka?

WATCH as James Haskell, John Smit and Mike Tindall chat about facing the Haka.

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News

Brumbies reveal 2020 Super Rugby squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Brumbies have finalised their 2020 squad with 37 players named to take part in the 25th season of Super Rugby action.

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News

Sanction threatens Saracens status

BREAKING NEWS: English and European champions Saracens status as a Premiership club is under threat.

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England

Kolbe magic: Step by step

VIDEO AND PICTURE ANALYSIS: Cheslin Kolbe put the seal on South Africa's famous 32-12 World Cup win over England on Yokohama at the weekend.

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News

Sarries face relegation?

PREMIERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Saracens are facing the very real possibility of a mandatory 35-point deduction this season.

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England

Player ratings: Glorious Green and Gold

OPINION: South Africa overpowered England 32-12 with a brutally effective forward display to win their third World Cup in Yokohama on Saturday.

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News

Chiefs steal a late winner

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: A late Harry Williams try proved enough for Exeter Chiefs to come from behind and down a spirited Worcester Warriors side 24-20 at Sixways on Sunday.

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England

Player ratings: Outclassed

OPINION: Despite owning the tag of favourites coming into the game, there was nothing England could do to stop the power and precision of South Africa in Yokohama.

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News

Typhoons and tries: Top talking points

WORLD CUP SPOTLIGHT: A breakthrough performance from the hosts, a huge typhoon and a dressing-down for referees.

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England

England boss 'sorry' for World Cup final defeat

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: England boss Eddie Jones has hit out at "negativity" over his side's performance after they were smashed 12-32 by South Africa in the World Cup final.

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England

VIDEO: England stars 'are sore losers'

REACTION: A few England players were in no mood to celebrate as they quickly removed their runners-up medals after their defeat to South Africa in the World Cup final.

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England

England to start World Cup 2023 talks with Eddie Jones

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: England are set to begin talks with coach Eddie Jones about the prospect of the Australian leading them at the 2023 World Cup in France when the beaten finalists return home from Japan.

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South Africa

'Boks win so much bigger than rugby'

WORLD CUP REACTION: South Africa's World Cup victory is about far more than rugby, Springboks legend Bryan Habana said following their thumping 32-12 win over England on Saturday in Japan.

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Premiership

Wasps bag first win of the season

PREMIERSHIP WRAP: Second-half tries from Brad Shields and Dan Robson saw Wasps edge out Bath 30-22, earning their first win of the season in  Premiership Rugby.

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South Africa

Boks clean up at World Rugby awards

NEWS: South Africa won the three main awards from World Rugby on Sunday.

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News

Referee of the Year - Wayne Barnes

At a splendid dinner at The Prince Park Towers in Tokyo on Sunday, 3 November 2019, World Rugby named Wayne Barnes of England the 2019 Referee of the Year.

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News

Highly-rated Junior Wallaby inks new deal at Waratahs

NEWS: The Waratahs have secured the signature of highly-rated Junior Wallaby, Pat Tafa for the 2020 Super Rugby season.

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South Africa

CONFIRMED: WP Rugby to start new era at Cape Town Stadium

NEWS: The Stormers and Western Province will have a new home in 2021.

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England

Proud Mapimpi's long journey to World Cup glory

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: An emotional Makazole Mapimpi said he had come a "long way" after the wing became the first South African to score a Rugby World Cup final try during the Springboks' 32-12 triumph over England on Saturday.

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England

Boks an entertaining 'circus act'

WORLD CUP REACTION: South Africa's victory over England may have been based on a no-nonsense defensive game plan, but No.8 Duane Vermeulen said two stunning tries showed they are also capable of producing "circus act" rugby.

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New Zealand

Player ratings: The fizz is gone

OPINION:  Wales lacked the fizz to match New Zealand in the match that no-one wanted.

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New Zealand

Player ratings: Easy-on-the-eye

OPINION: It was the match that nobody wanted to play and nobody was too interested in the result.

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England

RECAP: World Rugby awards

WATCH as we stream live from Japan the World Rugby awards for 2019!

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Australia

Aussie boss has 'future plans'

REACTION: Australia's Director of Rugby Scott Johnson is already thinking about the 2023 World Cup in France.

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England

Springboks silenced England's maverick Eddie

REACTION: England coach Eddie Jones was at a loss to explain a crushing 12-32 World Cup final defeat by South Africa as he admitted his team were "caught short" on Saturday.

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England

Rainbow Nation celebrates again

WORLD CUP FINAL REPORT: South Africa made history by becoming the first team to win the tournament after losing a pool match.

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New Zealand

VIDEO: World Cup pain will fuel All Blacks

WORLD CUP REACTION: Outgoing New Zealand coach Steve Hansen said the pain his team had suffered at the World Cup would make them a "little bit more dangerous".

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Pro14

Cheetahs fall short against Scarlets

PRO14 WRAP: Scarlets bounced back from last weekend’s disappointment at Edinburgh to battle past a defiant Cheetahs and continue their impressive start to the PRO14 season.

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England

RECAP: England v South Africa

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the World Cup Final between England and South Africa in Yokohama.

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News

Saints too strong for Harlequins

PREMIERSHIP FRIDAY WRAP: Early Premiership pacesetters Northampton Saints blew Harlequins away to secure a third win in as many league matches.

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News

Warriors destroy Kings

PRO14 FRIDAY WRAP: Eight-try Glasgow Warriors got their Pro14 season firmly up and running with a thumping 50-0 victory over winless Southern Kings at Scotstoun.

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South Africa

VIDEO: The Rainbow Nation's trophy

WATCH as Springboks supporters all around South Africa celebrate yet another wonderful moment in the nation's history.

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NEWS

Saints 2020 Fixtures

The oldest Easter Rugby Festival for schools is the St Stithians Festival, which started in 1984. It has made known its fixtures for next year's festival on 9-13 April 2020.

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England

VIDEO: Behind the scenes of Bok win

WATCH as we go into the dressing room to see how South Africa celebrated its World Cup win!

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England

Battle of the brutes

WORLD CUP FINAL BUILD-UP: England face the daunting task of trying to match or even improve upon their stunning win over New Zealand when they face South Africa.

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England

The hothead who leads England

WORLD CUP SPOTLIGHT: If ever a man was destined to captain a team, it surely was Owen Farrell.

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England

The weight of a nation

WORLD CUP SPOTLIGHT: Siyamthanda Kolisi carries the weight of the 'Rainbow Nation' on his shoulders, as the first black captain of the Springboks at Test level.

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England

England v South Africa: Three key match-ups

WORLD CUP SPOTLIGHT: We look at three key head-to-head contests as England look to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a second time and South Africa a third.

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New Zealand

'It would break my heart if Wales went back into the doldrums'

WORLD CUP REACTION: Warren Gatland bowed out as Wales coach with a 17-40 loss to his native New Zealand in the World Cup third-place play-off, expressing his hope that the team he coached for 12 years would not return to the "doldrums".

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England

England v South Africa: Four classics

WORLD CUP FINAL SPOTLIGHT: When England and South Africa face off in Yokohama on Saturday, it will be the latest chapter in a history of classic encounters on the game's biggest stage.

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England

Battle of the 'big boots'

WORLD CUP FINAL BUILD-UP: The encounter between England and South Africa is likely to be come down to a shoot-out between the kickers' "golden boots" rather than "brilliant tries".

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2007

2007 Revisited

In Paris in 2007, South Africa played England in the final of the Rugby World Cup and won 15-6. In Yokohama in 2019, South Africa are again playing England in the final of the Rugby World Cup.

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New Zealand

RECAP: New Zealand v Wales

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to the World Cup third-place play-off match between New Zealand and Wales in Tokyo.

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New Zealand

New Zealand's sudden move for Dave Rennie

NEWS: Glasgow head coach Dave Rennie has been approached in relation to the upcoming vacancy of New Zealand manager.

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England

Boks dominate World Rugby nominations

NEWS: World Rugby has announced the shortlist for the prestigious Player of the Year awards for 2019.

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Pro14

Saffas dominate Pro14 Stats

ANALYSIS: South African players dominated a number of statistics after round four of the PRO14 Rugby Championship.

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England

Player of the Year nominations: Major omissions

REACTION: World Rugby has announced the shortlist of players for the 2019 Player of the Year award and there are some major omissions.

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England

Preview: England v South Africa

WORLD CUP FINAL: This is it - the ninth rugby Final and perhaps the greatest of them all.

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Australia

Australia versus Ireland: Test venue confirmed

NEWS: Australia announced that Test Rugby will return to the Sydney Cricket Ground for the first time since 1986 when Australia takes on Ireland in 2020.

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News

Preview: Pro14, Round Five

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: As the plot thickens in the Pro14 last weekend confirmed a number of things for us: Leinster are going to take some stopping in defence of their title, Dragons are onto something this season and Conference B is going to chop and change all season long.

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New Zealand

Ben Smith blitz gives All Blacks bronze

WORLD CUP MATCH REPORT: Departing All Black Ben Smith scored two tries late in the first half to help New Zealand win third place.

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England

Finals down the years

WORLD CUP FINAL BUILD-UP: There have been eight Finals since the tournament began in 1987.

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Premiership

Preview: Premiership, Round three

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: After two rounds of Premiership play remarkably only two sides – Northampton Saints and Gloucester – are unbeaten, suggesting we are set for another incredibly close league campaign.

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OPINION

The World's most boring match

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: It was a mixed bag last weekend for the rugby world, as the unbridled intensity of England’s win over the All Blacks in the World Cup semi-final fizzled into the tedium of a kicking battle 24 hours later in South Africa’s win over Wales.

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England

Nominees for Team and Coach of the Year revealed

NEWS: The nominees for the World Rugby Team and Coach of the Year 2019 accolades have been revealed.

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Pro14

Cheetahs centre cops three-week ban

NEWS: Cheetahs centre Dries Swanepoel has been banned for three weeks following his team's 22-24 defeat to Connacht Rugby on October 26.

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England

Last call for sole survivor

WORLD CUP FINAL BUILD-UP: Frans Steyn is South Africa's cool and collected super-sub, according to coach Rassie Erasmus.

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New Zealand

Preview: New Zealand v Wales

WORLD CUP THIRD-PLACE PLAY-OFF: Highly respected Kiwi coaches Steve Hansen and Warren Gatland will bow out of the international game after Friday.

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South Africa

When the Boks escaped sanction

WATCH a video that debunks the myth that the Springboks are always on the wrong side of refereeing calls.

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Uruguay

Uruguay players face criminal charges

NEWS: A nightclub has filed a criminal complaint against Uruguay rugby players after they allegedly caused thousands of dollars damage on a night out during the World Cup, its lawyer said Thursday.

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News

Warriors send Breda to Southern Kings

TRANSFER NEWS: Worcester Warriors midfielder Scott van Breda has joined the Southern Kings squad on loan for the remainder of their tour.

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