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Tier 2 nations are more valuable
EXCLUSIVE: As the game starts to gain global traction and Tier Two nations undergo their qualification for the 2019 World Cup, it would seem that their involvement in the showpiece event overshadows Tier One nations.
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New revelations in 'Spain-gate' saga
WATCH as former Spanish international Guillermo Barcena lifts the lid on how deep Spain's dissatisfaction goes regarding their World Cup qualifier defeat to Belgium.
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An Exeter cult hero and Spanish bust up
WATCH as referees are once again thrown into the spotlight following a major incident in Belgium and England loose forward Don Armand speaks about his career and being an Exeter cult hero.
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A Greek and a Scot walk into a bar
WATCH as Harlequins flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis opens up about his comeback from a life-threatening throat injury and The Rugby Pod's Jim Hamilton brings a fresh look at England's current state of affairs.
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EP Kings' skeletons thrown out the closet
WATCH as former Kings player and co-owner of Frankees, Tim Whitehead, provides exclusive access into the administrative chaos that led to the franchise's bankruptcy and the impact it had on his then teammates.
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Waratahs edge Aussie snorefest
SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Waratahs put their campaign firmly back on track with a hard-earned 24-17 win over the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday.
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Praise for 'world best' Halfpenny
EUROPEAN REACTION: Welsh side Scarlets marched into the last four of the Champions Cup for the first time in over a decade with a 29-17 victory over La Rochelle of France in Llanelli on Friday.
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North-South in Pretoria
The tournament is played on Wednesday, 28 March 2018, and Saturday, 31 March 2018.
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VIDEO: Rebels saw the 'train smash' coming
SUPER RUGBY REACTION: The Rebels were brought down to earth with a bang and it wasn't much of a surprise for them.
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Tony Stoops Festival
This festival, thed brainchild and inspiration of the retired schoolmaster Tony Stoops, has grown and grown. It is a time of great activity and fun.
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VIDEO: Sharks end SA's travel drought in 103-point thriller
SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Sharks became the first South African team to win outside the borders of the Republic.
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Defending champions Stade Francais out of Euro tourney
CHALLENGE CUP WRAP: Stade Francais' miserable season continued Friday, when fellow French side Pau ended the defence of their Euro title with a tight 35-32 quarterfinal victory.
England
Freak England camp injury forces star to retire at 26
Wasps flank Sam Jones has been forced to retire after failing to recover from a freak leg injury sustained during England camp in 2016.
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White card back in the game
VARSITY CUP NEWS: The white card, which has made sporadic appearances, is back.
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Halfpenny boot sinks La Rochelle
EUROPEAN CUP MATCH REPORT: Welsh star Leigh Halfpenny kicked 19 points from the tee as Scarlets claimed the first place in the semifinals.
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Holy Saturday Festival Fixtures
Maundy Thursday brought many interesting results at the six first team tournaments on the go this Easter Weekend.
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Preview: Kearsney Easter Festival, Day 2
The second day of the Standard Bank Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival sees a further six matches with contrasting interests.
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Rugby Union legal battle brewing over 'data' ownership
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Legal proceedings are a very real possibility among professional rugby players and their respective clubs and unions as the issue of data ownership within the game is set to be contested.
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Lam stars as 'Canes punish Rebels
SUPER RUGBY MATCH REPORT: Former All Blacks Sevens star Ben Lam scored four tries during the Hurricanes' 50-19 win over Melbourne Rebels at the AAMI Park on Friday.
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Aussie 7s captain out of Commonwealth Games after assault
SEVENS SPOTLIGHT: Australia's sevens rugby captain James Stannard will miss the Commonwealth Games after being punched in the head in an "alleged unprovoked assault", police and Rugby Australia revealed.
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All Blacks giant Keith Murdoch dies
NEWS: Keith Murdoch, the only All Black to be sent home from a tour for disciplinary reasons, has died aged 74, New Zealand Rugby confirmed.
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AUDIO: Bulls a 'more complete side'
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Stormers head coach Robbie Fleck believes the Bulls have become more unpredictable under John Mitchell.
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Lions bring in cubs for Crusaders clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions No.8 Hacjivah Dayimani has been included in the starting XV that will run out against the Crusaders in Super Rugby at Emirates Airline Park on Sunday.
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Todd back for Crusaders
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Crusaders are in Johannesburg preparing for their Round Seven match against South African conference leaders, the Lions on Sunday.
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Chiefs survive Highlanders' surge
SUPER RUGBY MATCH REPORT: Chiefs recorded their second consecutive win with a hard-earned 27-22 victory over a resilient Highlanders at Waikato
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PREVIEW: Super Rugby, Round Seven - Part Two
DANCE OF THE DESPERATES: They will deny it vehemently, but the Lions and Sharks are desperately seeking to put their campaigns back on track.
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A Great Day at Oakdale
Not only was there the blessing of rain but also the enthusiasm of young rugby players.
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A Good Day 1 at the Best of the West
Krugersdorp High School had a superb start to the annual “Best of the West” Festival.
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Big Wins at KES Easter Tournament, Day 1
The only really close match on Day 1 of the KES Easter tournament was between Ben Vorster of Tzaneen and Jeppe of Johannesburg.
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PREVIEW: Champions Cup, Quarterfinals
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam will give an added pep to Munster and Leinster as the Irish provincial powerhouses bid to reach the last four of the European Champions Cup this weekend.
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Another union bankrupt as SARU reports a loss ... again
NEWS: The dire financial state of the game in South Africa took another turn for the worse.
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Rugby Europe delay decision on refereeing controversy
NEWS: Rugby Europe has again delayed its response to a request by Spain to replay the 2019 World Cup qualifying match it lost against Belgium, a game officiated by a Romanian with a result that benefited Romania.
The first match of the St John’s College Easter Rugby festival, pitted St David’s against an Eye of the Tiger side that was full of spirit.
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Human to lead new-look BlitzBoks in Hong Kong
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Dewald Human will captain a new-look Springbok Sevens squad – containing five uncapped players – to the Hong Kong Sevens next weekend.
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Skara back for Stormers
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: There are four changes to the Stormers starting line-up to face the Bulls in the big north-south Super Rugby derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
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Kearsney Starts with a Thriller
Kearsney College, who traditionally play the opening game of their festival, and visitors HTS Middelburg ran on to the Stott field in ideal conditions for this opening match.
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Bulls' Bok sets new benchmark
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls' Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss will set a new Super Rugby benchmark at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
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Rondebosch start Saints with a Bang
Playing their very first match of the season, Rondebosch Boys' High beat Parktown Boys' High 35-12.
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Super Rugby: Week Seven teams
ONE STOP SHOP: Here are all the teams for this week's matches.
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By the numbers: Analysis of the Blues
As we get set for another round of Super Rugby, Scotty Stevenson looks at one stat that may just be the secret to the Blues hopes for a turnaround, and why sometimes letting the opposition make the play is the best way to win.
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Could Ireland add both European Club trophies to a Grand Slam?
We provoke a shark every time we enter the water where sharks happen to be, for we forget: The ocean is not our territory -it’s theirs.
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AUDIO: Lions must get their house in order
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: The Lions have acknowledged that they have been 'way off' their best in recent weeks.
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Esterhuizen back in Sharks' midfield
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sharks team to play the Blues in Auckland in their third tour match of the Super Rugby competition shows just two changes to the starting line-up.
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Oakdale's Tournament Fixtures and Teams
This year the Oakdale Rugby Week takes place at Eastertide, the first weekend of the Easter holidays.
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Did Romanian ref act under orders?
EXCLUSIVE: As Rugby Europe is placed under the microscope following the Belgium-Spain fiasco, former Spanish international Guillermo Barcena reveals information about the organisation that many may not have known.
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Gibson rewards Naiyaravoro
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has made three changes, including one positional switch to the starting line-up that will face the Brumbies in Round Seven of Super Rugby in Canberra on Saturday.
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Pocock to make long-awaited return
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallaby flank David Pocock will make his long-awaited return to action this weekend after being named in the Brumbies team to take on old foes the Waratahs at GIO Stadium on Saturday.
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Ioane moves to No.12 for Sharks clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Blues have made some changes to their starting XV ahead of their clash against the Sharks in Auckland on Saturday.
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LISTEN to the rugby365 #podcast team, as they chat to new Blue Bulls President Willem Strauss about suggestions that his union is facing bankruptcy.
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PREVIEW: Super Rugby, Round Seven - Part One
CRUNCH TIME: What better way to start a long weekend than with a delightsome New Zealand derby.
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Saints and West part ways
TRANSFER NEWS: Northampton Saints have confirmed that forwards coach Dorian West will be leaving the Club by mutual consent at the end of the 2017/18 season.
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The case of England's injury-prone Manu Tuilagi
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Whether you’re of a superstitious bent or not, it’s hard not to see Manu Tuilagi as a cursed rugby player.
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England will bounce back says Grand Slam legend
SIX NATIONS AFTERMATH: Former England flyhalf Rob Andrew hopes the hurt of this season's Six Nations will drive the current side onto greater heights.
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World Rugby's June Referees
World Rugby has announced the referee for 28 Tests in June, involving the top rugby nations in the world.
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Easter: Thursday's teams and fixtures
Maundy Thursday is the first day of the Easter Tournaments. Here are the teams and the fixtures for Day 1.
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Worcester sign New Zealand lock
TRANSFER NEWS: Worcester Warriors have confirmed the signing of New Zealand lock Michael Fatialofa on a two-year deal from 2016 Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes.
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VIDEO: Irish players found not guilty in rape trial
NEWS: Ireland and Ulster players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were on Wednesday acquitted of raping a woman in Belfast in 2016.
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VIDEO: How England’s incompetent decision making spelled doom against Ireland
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: The dust has settled on the Six Nations, and we’ve all had to time to breath.
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Premiership face new relegation shake-up
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: London Irish could be exiled from the English Premiership for five years.
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VIDEO: Cane to join exclusive Chiefs club
REACTION: All Blacks and Chiefs openside Sam Cane is set to join an exclusive club this Friday against the Highlanders, becoming just the fifth player in Chiefs history to play 100 times for the Waikato-based franchise.
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AUDIO: Sharks captain speaks out about losing streak
LISTEN as Sharks captain Ruan Botha explains what his team should do to end their losing streak on their Australasian Super Rugby tour.
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Unfair criticism levelled at Bok wing?
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Stormers assistant coach Paul Feeney says wing Raymond Rhule has received some unfair criticism for his defensive play.
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LIVE: The North-South Tournament
WATCH as School Sport Live brings you all the action as ten schools take to the field in an intense two-day battle in the annual North and South rugby tournament at Menlopark on Wednesday, March 28
Australia
Australia well en route to bid for 2027 World Cup
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene Castle has reiterated the importance of the NSW Government’s Sydney stadiums redevelopment plan following the release of a report into the economic benefits of hosting the Rugby World Cup.
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UJ book semi-final spot
VARSITY CUP ROUND NINE WRAP: UJ secured a Varsity Cup semi-final spot with a dramatic 18-17 win over UCT-Ikeys in Johannesburg.
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'Canes lose Savea, Fifita returns
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Hurricanes have made three changes from the starting XV which beat the Highlanders as they prepare to face the Rebels at Melbourne's AAMI Park in Friday's Super Rugby match.
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Rebels' trio back for Hurricanes clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Melbourne Rebels have made three changes to the team's starting line-up ahead of Friday's clash with New Zealand outfit, the Hurricanes at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
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Co-captain Dixon starts for Highlanders
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Highlanders head coach Aaron Mauger has made four changes to his starting line up to play the Chiefs in Hamilton on Good Friday.
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Ngatai on Chiefs bench
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Chiefs head coach Colin Cooper has made three changes to the starting XV, which set an all-time Chiefs high score win of 61-10 against the Sunwolves, ahead of their clash against the Highlanders in Hamilton.
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WATCH: No ban for Reds prop after Barry incident
UPDATE: Reds prop Taniela Tupou has escaped with a warning after committing a reckless and dangerous late tackle on Stormers wing Craig Barry last weekend.
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Referees to 2 April 2018
The Easter weekend is upon us, a sacred time in the Christian world and so there is less rugby than usual, not even a Test match.
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Bulls centre to join Munster
TRANSFER NEWS: Munster head coach Johann van Graan has returned to his native South Africa to make his latest signing.
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Romania's World Cup participation in jeopardy
NEWS: Romania's participation at the 2019 Rugby World Cup is in jeopardy, after a complaint from the Russian Rugby Federation over an alleged ineligible player being used in a qualifier between the sides.
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VIDEO: What makes Ireland's attack so special?
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: Rob Kearney and Andrew Trimble discuss what makes Ireland's attack so potent following their Grand Slam victory.
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Du Preez takes the blame for defeat
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach Robert Du Preez took full responsibility for his side's performance during their 14-46 defeat to Rebels.
England
Papier catches Rassie's attention
NEWS: Eleven Bulls players will meet up with Springbok head coach Johan 'Rassie' Erasmus and the rest of the Bok management team for the first of three alignment camps.
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Team of the Week: Kiwi flavour
OPINION: There is a large contingent of New Zealand players in rugby365's Super Rugby Team of the Week for Round Six.
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Lions' Dyantyi set for lengthy lay-off
INJURY UPDATE: Lions' young sensation Aphiwe Dyantyi will be sidelined for up to six weeks due to a shoulder injury.
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VIDEO: Brumbies positive about Pocock
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar has revealed that Wallaby flank David Pocock will feature in the clash against Waratahs - if he is match fit.
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The secret behind Exeter's rise
EXCLUSIVE: Team culture plays an important role in any successful environment but Exeter Chiefs has a loyal, respectful fan base behind them who gets the behind the team regardless of the circumstances.
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Wales star signs for English champions
TRANSFER NEWS: Cardiff Blues confirmed that Alex Cuthbert will leave the region at the end of the season to join Exeter Chiefs on a three-year deal.
Australia
Cheika prepares for Irish assault
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is preparing for an Irish assault on Aussie soil after the new champions of Europe claimed a historic Grand Slam and the overall number two ranking in World Rugby.
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Kings suffer another flyhalf blow
INJURY UPDATE: The Southern Kings have lost yet another flyhalf to injury in a tough Pro14 season.
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Bulls suffer Bok blow as Stormers await
INJURY UPDATE: The Bulls' hopes of ending a four-match Super Rugby losing streak have been dealt a cruel blow.
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New tackle directives have had negligible effect on concussion rate
PREMIERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: A widescale report into the Premiership has found that concussion is now the competition’s most common injury.
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Saints sign Gloucester's Symons
TRANSFER NEWS: Andy Symons has become the latest player to join Northampton Saints, with the club announcing the centre’s switch from Gloucester Rugby.
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Any Given Saturday: How competitive is Super Rugby?
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Parity is something that every sports league should strive for.
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Connacht re-sign key quartet
TRANSFER NEWS: A key quartet including New Zealand born Dominic Robertson-McCoy have signed contract extensions with the Connacht ahead of the 2018/19 season.
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VIDEO: Crusaders positive ahead of Final 'replay'
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: The Lions will have 'revenge' on their minds, but the Crusaders are confident ahead of the replay of the 2017 Final.
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England wing accused of homophobic slur
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: There has been a homophobic slur allegation during the Premiership match between Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors.
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Rebels' intensity instigated Sharks' downfall
REACTION: Melbourne Rebels hooker Anaru Rangi credits improved intensity for Friday’s victory over the Sharks at AAMI Park.
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Wells keen to face Wallaby Pocock
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Micheal Wells will have to ace his personal test when the Waratahs take on the Brumbies in an Australian Derby.
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Another Sharks forward heads home
INJURY UPDATE: The Sharks have lost another loose forward ahead of their clash against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.
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Reds have a new chairman
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Board member and former Wallaby, Jeff Miller, has been appointed Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) Chairman after Damien Frawley stepped down from the role with immediate effect at last Friday’s QRU Board meeting at Ballymore.
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An exciting Springbok backline awaits
EXCLUSIVE: There is a sense of excitement brewing in the South African rugby fraternity as a potentially exciting backline, that could match the All Blacks, could take to the field soon.
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Super Rugby set for another revamp in 2020
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Super Rugby followers could be forgiven for feeling a tad uneasy at news that SANZAAR will release a strategic review this week into the competition's format for 2020 and beyond.
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Road bumps frustrate South Africans
SUPER RUGBY TALKING POINTS: South African teams experienced three away defeats in Round Six as the Sharks, Lions and Bulls all went down, underlining their struggles on their travels.
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Wales great hangs up his boots
NEWS: Harlequins' former Wales prop Adam Jones will finally hang up his boots at the end of the season to take up a full-time coaching role with the London club, the English Premiership side announced Sunday.
Australia
New forwards coach for Wallabies
NEWS: Former Fiji international Simon Raiwalui was Monday appointed as the Wallabies' new forwards coach and will assume the role once he wraps up his club duties with Biarritz in France.
France
Ashton equals Top 14 try record
TOP 14 WRAP: English wing Chris Ashton equalled the record for tries scored in a French Top 14 season when he registered his 21st of the campaign in Toulon's 49-0 rout of Clermont on Sunday.
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Boost for Crusaders ahead of Lions clash
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Samuel Whitelock and Ryan Crotty have been included in Scott Robertson's Crusaders squad as they prepare to travel to South Africa and Argentina.
Australia
Wallaby wing says no to European clubs
NEWS: Wallabies wing Henry Speight has signed a new deal with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies until the end of 2019.
England
Eng consider playing Tests away from Twickenham
NEWS: England are prepared to take a financial hit by staging home Tests away from their money-spinning 82 000 capacity Twickenham headquarters in a bid to boost the national popularity of Rugby Union.
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Grey seize chances on Graeme Rugby Day
Grey High School of Port Elizabeth capitalised on their opportunities in ruthless fashion to run out comfortable 34-5 victors over Graeme, in the 20th Graeme Rugby Day in Grahamstown on Saturday, 24 March 2018.
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Schools Results - 24 March 2018
Gauteng, it seemed, was waterlogged and as a result several matches were cancelled or postponed.
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Ford boots Tigers to victory over Wasps
PREMIERSHIP REPORT: George Ford kicked three second-half penalties to edge Leicester Tigers to a 16-15 victory over Wasps at Welford Road.
France
Antipodean trio to join Bordeaux next season
TRANSFER NEWS: Bordeaux-Begles have turned to a trio of Southern Hemisphere players in a bid to boost their playing resources next season.
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AUDIO: Reds' 'cheap shots' frustrate Fleck
REACTION: Stormers head coach Robbie Fleck was disappointed that a number of "cheap shots" from the Reds went unpunished during their encounter in Cape Town, which the Stormers won 25-19.
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What is the real problem with England?
EXCLUSIVE: England slumped to their lowest position since 1983 as they finished a poor Six Nations campaign in fifth position.
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Reds 'don't know how to quit'
REACTION: Reds head coach Brad Thorn was proud of his team's second-half fightback against the Stormers in Cape Town.
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Vermeulen suspended for two weeks
DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Sharks flank Jacques Vermeulen has been suspended for two weeks for foul play in his side's 14-46 loss to the Melbourne Rebels on Friday.
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McCall salutes 'full of energy' Itoje
REACTION: Saracens coach Mark McCall insisted Maro Itoje was "full of energy" as the England lock impressed during his side's 24-11 Premiership win over London rivals Harlequins on Saturday.
France
Meyer will restore Stade Francais glory says owner
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Stade Francais owner Hans-Peter Wild told AFP that former Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer will restore the struggling Top 14 outfit to their former glory.
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Reds prop to face the music for Barry incident
DISCIPLINARY HEARING: Reds prop Taniela Tupou has been cited for alleged foul play during his team's 19-25 loss to the Stormers at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday.
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Sharks flank in hot water
DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Sharks flank Jacques Vermeulen has been cited for alleged foul play during his side's 14-46 loss to the Melbourne Rebels on Friday.
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Ospreys see off Leinster
PRO14 REPORT: Dan Evans scored two tries as Ospreys won their third Pro14 game on the bounce and saw off Conference B leaders Leinster 32-18.
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Munster do enough against Scarlets
PRO14 REPORT: Munster recovered from a slow start to beat Scarlets at Thomond Park and keep them well on course for a Pro14 Finals Series berth.
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Glenwood beat College - again.
Glenwood of Durban beat Maritzburg College 37-12 on Goldstones at Maritzburg College in a Premier Interschools match on Saturday. It was Glenwood's ninth successive victory in this derby of 97 years existence.
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Falcons edge Saints in Premiership thriller
PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY WRAP: Toby Flood kicked Newcastle Falcons to a pulsating victory over Northampton Saints in the Big One at St James' Park.
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VIDEO: Jaguares tame Lions in 11-try thriller
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: The Jaguares kept their perfect home record against the Lions with a 49-35 victory in Buenos Aires.
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Cardiff give Ulster the Blues
PRO14 REPORT: Jarrod Evans scored a try and pulled the strings in impressive fashion as the in-form Cardiff Blues kept their Pro14 Final series aspirations alive and put a huge dent in Ulster’s at the same time.
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VIDEO: Stormers survive thrilling finish
SUPER RUGBY MATCH REPORT: The Stormers held out in the last two minutes for a 25-19 win over the Reds at Newlands on Saturday.
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Kings fall short against Benetton
PRO14 REPORT: Benetton returned to winning ways in the Pro14 with a narrow 36-35 win over Southern Kings in a free-scoring game at Nelson Mandela Bay.
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Ireland wing Earls out for six weeks
INJURY UPDATE: Ireland wing Keith Earls is set to be sidelined for six weeks due to a knee injury.
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Euro Rugby to discuss Spanish refereeing controversy
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Rugby Europe board members will on Monday discuss a report from their referees' committee on Belgium's disputed 2019 World Cup qualifying win over Spain that was officiated by a Romanian and benefited Romania.
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Tonga PM backs away from ban on girls' rugby
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Tonga have officially back-tracked on a ban on rugby for girls following widespread international and domestic outrage at the move.
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Blues lose Sonny Bill Williams
INJURY UPDATE: Blues will be without the service of All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams due to a fractured wrist.
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VIDEO: Chiefs thump Sunwolves in Japan
SUPER RUGBY MATCH REPORT: The Chiefs have toppled the Sunwolves 61-10 in Japan to pick up their third consecutive win.
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VIDEO: Clinical Canes too good for Highlanders
SUPER RUGBY MATCH REPORT: Hurricanes march to their third consecutive win with a 29-12 victory over Highlanders at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
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Exeter stretch lead at the top with dramatic victory
PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Exeter Chiefs dealt a damaging blow to Bath’s chances of finishing in the Premiership play-off places with a dramatic 20-18 win at the Rec.
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Edinburgh edge Connacht
PRO14 REPORT: Replacement Duncan Weir came off the bench to inspire Edinburgh to a 29-22 victory at Connacht.
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Warriors slaughter Zebre
PRO14 REPORT: DTH van der Merwe returned to his old stomping ground with two scores to help Glasgow Warriors to a ten-try 68-7 victory over Zebre at Scotstoun.
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Cheetahs fight back to sink Dragons
PRO14 REPORT: The Cheetahs maintained their push for a place in the Pro14 Final Series with a 29-17 win over the Dragons – just their second win outside of South Africa this season.
The rugby matches between King Edward VII School and Pretoria Boys High which were to have been played at KES on Saturday, 24 March 2018, have been called off because the fields are waterlogged.
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Connacht sign another Aussie player
NEWS: Melbourne Rebels back David Horwitz will be joining Irish side Connacht.
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Saints to lose a legend
NEWS: Northampton Saints confirmed that club legend Stephen Myler will be leaving Franklin's Gardens at the end of the season.
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Wallaby Folau could join the Reds?
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Wallabies utility back Israel Folau could be a target for fellow code-hopper Brad Thorn’s Queensland Reds.
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Ireland's star adds to his trophy cabinet
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A memorable Six Nations campaign for Ireland just got even better as record-breaking wing Jacob Stockdale was named the 2018 Six Nations Player of the Championship.
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Rebels hammer baffled Sharks
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: The Melbourne Rebels had no trouble in disposing of South African side the Sharks with a 46-14 victory at the AAMI Park.
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'Small' teams are stepping up
EXCLUSIVE: Recent results have alluded to the improved performances of the so-called small teams as opposed to many believing the big teams are under performing.
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VIDEO: Crusaders battle past Bulls
SUPER RUGBY REPORT: Crusaders bounce back from two-game losing streak with a hard-fought 33-14 win over the Bulls at Christchurch.
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All Black legend set to retire at end of season
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks legend Conrad Smith has confirmed he will hang up his boots at the end of the season after three seasons with Top 14 club Pau.
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Oakdale's 38th Rugby Tournament
Hoer Landbouskool of Riversdale turns 90 this year, and it will be hosting it impressive rugby tournament for the 38th time.
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Glenwood go up to College
On Saturday, Maritzburg College and Glenwood meet for the 168th time since they first met in 1921.
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Easter is coming with Schools Rugby
Lent reaches Palm Sunday this Sunday. That means Easter is a week after that, and that means remarkable Easter Festivals.
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Jaguares change two for Lions clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Jaguares head coach Mario Ledesma has made two changes to his starting XV for their clash against the Lions in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
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PREVIEW: Super Rugby, Round Six - Part Two
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Highlanders face a tough task to keep their unbeaten record intact when they face the Hurricanes in Wellington Saturday.
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Milestone for Slipper at Newlands
TEAM ANNOUNCENENT: Reds prop James Slipper will lead the team out in his milestone 100th cap, after retaining the captaincy for this weekend's match against the Stormers at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.
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Krugersdorp High is doing its Best again
This Easter Krugersdorp High School will again be holding its Best of the West tournament.
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Bulls appoint Interim President
NEWS: Following the resignation of former Blue Bulls Rugby Union (BBRU) President Gert Wessels, the BBRU today announced that Willem Strauss, Vice President for the past four years, has been appointed as the Interim President until November 2018.
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London Irish lose their Director of Rugby
NEWS: London Irish have announced that Director of Rugby Nick Kennedy is leaving the club with immediate effect.
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Cheetahs Enter The Dragons Lair For The First Time
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Cheetahs will be stepping into the Dragons' lair on Friday, looking for the treasure that will help take them to a Final Series in their debut season in Pro14.
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Leyds out, Barry in for Stormers
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers head coach Robbie Fleck has made four changes to his starting XV for their clash against the Reds at Newlands on Saturday.
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Preview: Premiership, Round 18
MOMENTOUS OCCASIONS: The race for a place in the Premiership Rugby semi-finals and a spot in the European Rugby Champions Cup returns with a bang in a history-making Round 18 this weekend.
France
Barrow joins La Rochelle as Qovu cover
NEWS: English forward Dominic Barrow has joined La Rochelle as a medical replacement for injured Fijian Jone Qovu, the top 14 club announced Thursday.
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Lions shuffle pack for Jaguares clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions will have a new-look forward pack when they face the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
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PREVIEW PRO14, ROUND 18
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: All eyes return to the Pro14 with four rounds remaining as 11 teams all harbouring hopes playing beyond Round 21 and making into either the Pro14 Final Series or the Champions Cup Play-Offs.
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Rugby can't afford negativity
EXCLUSIVE: The controversy surrounding World Rugby's handling of the Spanish complaints in their 2019 World Cup qualifiers has brought unwanted negativity to the sport, something it cannot afford.
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SUPER RUGBY: Round Six teams
WEEKEND TEAMS: Super Rugby 2018 enters Round Six this weekend.
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Coleman at flyhalf for Kings
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids has a few changes to his starting XV for his side's clash against Benetton Treviso at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
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World Rugby's administrative blunders are put under the microscope as two incidents occurred within five days of each other, one of which ending in players taking their frustrations out on a referee.
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World Rugby's administrative blunders are put under the microscope as two incidents occurred within five days of each other, one of which ending in players taking their frustrations out on a referee.
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PODCAST: World Rugby admin blunders
World Rugby's administrative blunders are put under the microscope as two incidents occurred within five days of each other, one of which ending in players taking their frustrations out on a referee.
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Taufua and Alaalatoa re-sign with Crusaders
NEWS: The Crusaders have secured two powerful forwards on their playing roster, with Jordan Taufua and Michael Alaalatoa both re-signing with the franchise.
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Britz leads Sunwolves against Chiefs
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Willem Britz will lead the Sunwolves against the Chiefs in Tokyo on Saturday.
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McKenzie back at No.10 for Sunwolves clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Chiefs head coach Colin Cooper has made five changes to the starting XV for their clash against the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday.
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Century up for Hurricanes' Perenara
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Scrumhalf Thomas Perenara will join the Hurricanes 100 club on Saturday when he lines up against the Highlanders in their Super Rugby clash at Westpac Stadium.
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Dixon comes in for injured Squire
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: After a strong performance against the Crusaders Elliot Dixon will get his first start for the Highlanders in 2018 in the No 6 jersey for the clash against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.
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PREVIEW: Super Rugby, Round Six - Part One
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Round Six of Super Rugby kicks off in Christchurch on Friday when the defending champions Crusaders host the Bulls at AMI Stadium.
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The passing of Clive Ulyate
Clive Ulyate, great sportsman and wonderful companion, died on Sunday at the age of 84.
England
England chief backs Jones despite Six Nations flop
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: England rugby chiefs gave their backing to coach Eddie Jones despite the side's disappointing fifth-place finish in the Six Nations.
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Ikeys hang on for close win over CUT
VARSITY CUP ROUND EIGHT WRAP: UCT-Ikeys survived CUT's second-half fightback to claim a morale-boosting, and potentially season saving 30-23 win in Bloemfontein.
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Graeme geared up for clash against PE rivals
EXCITED about hosting another festival, Graeme College are geared up to tackle one of the Eastern Cape’s big guns when they meet Grey High in the final fixture of the Graeme Rugby Day in Grahamstown on March 24.
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Glenwood Under-13 Festival Fixtures
Glenwood High School will be hosting its annual Under-13 Rugby Festival on 27 – 29 March 2018 at the school.
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VIDEO: All Blacks Sevens eager to build on rich history
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: New Zealand Sevens head coach Clark Laidlaw named a strong 13-man squad for 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Australia in April.
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Bok Hougaard extends Warriors stay
TRANSFER NEWS: Springbok Francois Hougaard has committed his long-term future to Worcester Warriors by signing a new contract which will keep him at Sixways until 2021.
England
VIDEO: Six Nations, Round Five Review
WATCH as the 1014 Rugby team review Round Five of Six Nations 2018.
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Spain demand rematch after World Cup qualifying controversy
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Spanish Rugby Federation (FER) officially asked to replay Sunday's controversial loss to Belgium, which saw Romania book a place at the 2019 World Cup.
Australia
Dumped Cooper wants Wallabies return
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dumped Queensland Reds playmaker Quade Cooper said he holds out hopes of a return to the Wallabies via club rugby at Brisbane team Souths.
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Sharks' Marais heads to Gloucester
TRANSFER NEWS: Former Springboks Under-20 and current Sharks hooker Franco Marais has signed a contract with Premiership side Gloucester.
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Sharks modify wings for Rebels
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks will be targeting an effective start to the Super Rugby match when they take on Australia’s top side the Rebels in their second match.
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Whitelock, Crotty return For Bulls Clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks duo Sam Whitelock and Ryan Crotty will be returning for the Crusaders when they host the SOuth African side the Bulls on Friday
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Rebels change seven for Sharks
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Rebels have made seven changes to the starting line-up for Friday's game against the Sharks at AAMI Park.
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Fifty up for Kriel
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok midfielder Jesse Kriel will play in his 50th Super Rugby match when the Bulls take on the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.
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Europe's Under-18 Tournaments Start
Rugby Europe's two Under-18 tournaments start on 24 March 2018 and end on 31 March 2018.
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Premier Interschool Fixtures, 2018
Once again Premier Interschools has lined up an impressive list of matches between traditional rivalries between schools, a dozen exciting matches.
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Referees to 26 March 2018
The curtain has come down on the wonderful Six Nations with a standing ovation for Ireland on a glorious St Patrick's Day. But back comes club rugby in full swing, and it's getting tenser as places and venues for play-offs are on offer.
France
Confirmed: Meyer gets Stade Français job
NEWS: Top 14 strugglers Stade Français announced on Tuesday the appointment of former Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer as their sports director from next season.
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North punished for missing training
NEWS: Wales star wing George North has been punished by his English Premiership club Northampton Saints after he admitted he had deliberately missed a training session prior to a match with Sale.
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Rugby Europe to check Spanish match
Rugby Europe has released two statements on the upset that ensued at the match in Brussels between Belgium and Spain.
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Team of the Tournament: Irish dominance
OPINION: With a Six Nations trophy and a Grand Slam, it is on surprise that players from Ireland dominate our Six Nations 2018 Team of the Tournament.
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All Black legend Mika dies
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: All Black and Samoa legend Dylan Mika has passed away suddenly on March 20.
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Wallabies centre signs for Irish Pro14 side
NEWS: Connacht and the IRFU announced the signing of Wallabies centre Kyle Godwin from Super Rugby side the Brumbies.
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Aussie coach for Cardiff Blues
NEWS: Cardiff Blues confirmed John Mulvihill has been appointed head coach ahead of the 2018-19 season.
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Tonga ban girls from playing rugby
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Tongan government has banned girls from playing rugby in public schools due to cultural restrictions.
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Harlequins centre announces immediate retirement
NEWS: Harlequins centre Winston Stanley has today confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
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Stormers duo excused from final Junior Bok camp
NEWS: Stormers duo Damian Willemse and Salmaan Moerat will continue with their Super Rugby commitments next week when the Junior Springbok training squad gathers for a third training camp in Stellenbosch.
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Captain Best signs contract extension with IRFU
UPDATE: Rory Best, fresh from becoming only the third man to lead Ireland to a Five/Six Nations Grand Slam, looks set to captain them at the 2019 World Cup after signing a new contract on Tuesday.
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Lions unveil squad for Argentina trip
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions head coach Swys de Bruin has revealed the 25-man squad that will travel to Buenos Aires to take on the Jaguares.
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Bulls face new headache in New Zealand
INJURY UPDATE: The Bulls were forced to send two players back to South Africa after their 28-41 defeat to the Chiefs last weekend.
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Sarel returns to South Africa
TRANSFER NEWS: Former Cheetahs scrumhalf Sarel Pretorius will return to South Africa after he signed a new deal with the Southern Kings from the Dragons.
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CONFIRMED: Bulls boss Wessels quits
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Blue Bulls Rugby union president Gert Wessels has resigned in the wake of allegations of financial misconduct.
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Catrakilis' road to recovery
EXCLUSIVE: Harlequins flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis recently returned to the playing field after recovering from a life-threatening throat injury that occurred during his Premiership debut.
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Springbok joins Scarlets
TRANSFER NEWS: Springbok and Cheetahs No.8 Uzair Cassiem has signed a deal with Welsh Pro14 side Scarlets and will link up with the region ahead of the 2018-19 season from Cheetahs.
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Team of the Week: The Cape of storms
OPINION: The Stormers were in fine form against the Blues at Newlands and their players dominate our Super Rugby Team of the Week for Round Five.
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Big returns as BlitzBoks prepare for dual task
SEVENS SPOTLIGHT: The Springbok Sevens team will assemble in Stellenbosch on Tuesday with two huge challenges looming early next month.
England
England star to miss SA tour
INJURY UPDATE: England wing Anthony Watson will play no further part in his club Bath's Premiership battle to make the play-offs because of an Achilles injury suffered in last Saturday's Six Nations defeat to Ireland.
France
Former Bok coach silent on move to Stade Francais
NEWS: Former Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer remained silent Monday amid South African and French reports that he will become Director of Rugby at French Top 14 strugglers Stade Francais.
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Big drama for World Rugby after Spain and Belgium controversy
REACTION: World Rugby have released a statement following the ugly scenes that marred the end of a Belgium and Spain's Rugby Europe Championship match in Brussels.
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Kearsney beat Northwood - just
MATCH REPORT: Kearsney hosted Northwood in an FNB Classic Clash on a pleasant afternoon following two days of rainy conditions.
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Lions lose trio to injury ahead of Jaguares clash
INJURY UPDATE: The Lions have lost another three players to injury ahead of their clash against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
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AUDIO: Stormers boss Fleck wants away wins
SUPER RUGBY REACTION: Stormers produced a marvellous 37-20 win over Blues after returning from their three-match losing streak in Australasia.
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WORLD RANKINGS: Scotland overtake Boks again
NEWS: While Ireland celebrated their third Grand Slam, Scotland were the only movers in the top 10 of the World Rugby Rankings following the final round of the Six Nations Championship.
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Wales scrumhalf out for the season
NEWS: The Ospreys have confirmed that Rhys Webb's season is officially over.
England
6N Women: Pour France le Grand Chelem
SIX NATIONS: France's Women's won the Grand Slam with their big win over Wales England's victory over Ireland brought them second place while the Wales defeat meant the wooden spoon.
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AUDIO: Hardly any positives for Sharks
REACTION: Sharks head coach Robert du Preez was struggling to find any positives after his side went down 17-24 to the Brumbies in Canberra in Round Five of Super Rugby.
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Fixtures for Graeme Rugby Day
It's Graeme College's annual Rugby Day this Saturday, 24 March 2018 at the Grahamstown school.
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Italian boss 'destroyed' after 17th straight loss
SIX NATIONS REACTION: Italy coach Conor O'Shea conceded he was "destroyed" as Scotland snatched a last-gasp 29-27 win to break Italian hearts in a thrilling Six Nations finale at the Stadio Olympico in Rome on Saturday.
England
England's woes are self-imposed
EXCLUSIVE: Former Scotland international Jim Hamilton provides a European view on England's Six Nations struggles and tends to think that their current form is a result of poor management.
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Reds denied entry to South Africa
NEWS: The Reds were stopped from boarding their flight to South Africa ahead of their match against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.
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Chiefs' injury crisis deepens
INJURY UPDATE: The Chiefs' injury toll is still growing after it was revealed that Mitchell Brown ruptured an ACL against the Bulls on Friday.
Australia
Australia's Hunt fined over drugs case
NEWS: Australia rugby back Karmichael Hunt was fined AUS$10 000 and placed on a targeted testing programme after a drugs court case that caused the sport "significant reputational damage", Rugby Australia said Monday.
England
Ireland early contenders to dent All Black hopes
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ireland emerged deserved Grand Slam champions but New Zealand will likely not be quaking in their boots at thought of competition from other Six Nations teams come next year's World Cup in Japan.
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'Game of Thorns' a double-edged sword
SUPER RUGBY TALKING POINTS: The Queensland Reds and coach Brad Thorn were understandably chuffed with an upset 18-7 win over Jaguares in Argentina, the first time they have strung together three wins in almost five years.
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Bulls prop cops three-week ban for McKenzie shot
UPDATE: Bulls prop Conraad van Vuuren has received a three-week ban after a dangerous tackle on Chiefs fullback Damian McKenzie on Friday.
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6N U20: It's France's crown
France and England entered the last round of the 2018 Under-20 six Nations each with 10 points on the table but France with a much,. much better points' difference for and against.
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VIDEO: Spanish turn on ref as Romania qualify for RWC2019
WORLD CUP SHOCK IN EUROPE: Romania have qualified for Rugby World Cup 2019 after a dramatic finale to the Rugby Europe Championship on Sunday.
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Sexton...the Irish rugby folklore
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: Johnny Sexton felt a bit part player in the 2009 Grand Slam Irish winning side but on Saturday the masterly flyhalf basked in the glory of his country's 2018 sweep.
England
All Black boss Hansen plays down England link
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand boss Steve Hansen insists there is no chance he would be interested in taking over from England coach Eddie Jones.
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Inconsistent Blues lack 'hunger for success'
SUPER RUGBY REACTION: Blues head coach Tana Umaga admitted his team's lack of hunger and urgency is the reason behind their inconsistency.
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Schools Results -18 March 2018
The list of schools' results is growing longer, even though it is still the first term, still summer.
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AUDIO: Lions’ leaky defence a minor worry for Swys
SUPER RUGBY REACTION: Lions head coach Swys de Bruin has opted to focus on the good elements of his side’s performance after their narrow win over Sunwolves.
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Premiership and Super Rugby are similar
EXCLUSIVE: Having played in the Super Rugby and the French Top 14, Harlequins flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis provides insight on his experiences in all three of those leagues.
England
VIDEO: No World Cup guarantee for England stars
REACTION: After England’s third straight Six Nations loss Eddie Jones has warned his squad that some may not be playing when the 2019 World Cup rolls around.
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Depleted Crusaders refuse to raid infirmary
REACTION: The defending Super Rugby champions Crusaders have ruled out raiding the All Blacks infirmary despite suffering back-to-back losses for the first time in three years.
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Waratahs bring Rebels back down to earth
SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Waratahs scored 41 points in the second half to stun the Melbourne Rebels 51-27 in their Super Rugby clash in Sydney on Sunday.
France
Racing add pressure on leaders Montpellier
TOP14 WRAP: Montpellier’s advantage at the Top 14 summit was cut to four points as Racing 92 fought back to win 28-22 at home to Stade Francais on Saturday.
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Gatland pleased with Wales's 'ugly win'
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: Wales head coach Warren Gatland admits that his side's performance during the win over France was far from pretty.
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VIDEO: Ireland still far from perfect says Schmidt
SIX NATIONS REACTION: Ireland may have achieved only their third Grand Slam with a clinical Six Nations win over England but head coach Joe Schmidt said there is still a long way to go to the finished article.
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VIDEO: Jones upbeat about World Cup despite slump
SIX NATIONS REACTION: Eddie Jones said England's losing streak was a necessary part of their development ahead of the World Cup after a third straight defeat saw Ireland clinch a Grand Slam at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Reds triumph over Jaguares
SUPER RUGBY MATCH REPORT: For the first time in five years the Queensland Reds have secured three consecutive victories.
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Highlanders lose All Black flank
INJURY UPDATE: A broken thumb could see Highlanders flank Liam Squire sidelined for up to six weeks.
France
Wales down stubborn France for second spot
SIX NATIONS MATCH REPORT: Leigh Halfpenny hit a hat-trick of penalties to help Wales secure second place in the Six Nations after a hard-fought 14-13 victory over France on Saturday.
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Sunwolves give Lions an almighty scare
SUPER RUGBY REPORT: Tokyo-based Sunwolves came tantalisingly close to a first away win in Super Rugby on Saturday before falling 38-40 to the Lions in Johannesburg.
England
VIDEO: Irish seal historic Grand Slam
SIX NATIONS MATCH REPORT: Ireland painted Twickenham green as they recorded Grand Slam glory with a 24-15 win over England.
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Brave Stormers blow Blues away
SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Stormers produced their best performance of the season so far when they beat the Blues 37-20 at Newlands on Saturday.
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Scotland sneak late win over brave Italians
SIX NATIONS MATCH REPORT: Greig Laidlaw's dramatic last-gasp penalty kick secured them a narrow 29-26 win over Italy in Rome.
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VIDEO: Brumbies edge bumbling Sharks
SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Sharks suffered their second defeat of the season when they went down 17-24 to the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday.
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LIVE NOW: Boland Landbouskool Day
LIVE STREAMING: We have once again partnered with School Sport Live to bring you coverage of the Boland Landouskool rugby day.
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VIDEO: Highlanders triumph in South Island derby
SUPER RUGBY REPORT: Two late penalties by Lima Sopoaga sealed a dramatic 25-17 victory for the unbeaten Highlanders over the Crusaders in a bruising Super Rugby clash in Dunedin on Saturday.
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Bulls' prop faces ban
DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Bulls prop Conraad Van Vuuren has been cited for a dangerous tackle during his side's Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in Hamilton.
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Van der Merwe steers Edinburgh to win over Munster
PRO14 CATCH-UP MATCH REPORT: A brace of tries from South African wing Duhan van de Merwe inspired in-form Edinburgh to a narrow 12-6 victory over Munster.
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Blues' win narrows Cheetahs' lead
PRO14 CATCH-UP MATCH REPORT: Cardiff Blues registered a 31-25 win over Benetton Rugby for their fourth straight victory in the PRO14 in the rearranged fixture under the lights in Cardiff.
England
U20: Whose Crown?
France and England are level on points at the top of the log, but France has substantially an better points-for, points-against difference.
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Boland Landbou's Rugby Day Fixtures
On Saturday, 17 March 2018, Boland Landbou will be holding its rugby day.
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Solely focused on France says Wales skipper
SIX NATIONS BUILD-UP: Wales's sole focus against France is a bonus-point victory that would guarantee the second spot in the Six Nations, according to captain Alun Wyn Jones.
England
'Angry' England pack ready for Ireland
SIX NATIONS BUILD-UP: England's forwards are ready to put their "anger" to good use against grand slam-chasing Ireland at Twickenham, according to scrum coach Neal Hatley.
Australia
Time up in Wallaby gold for legend
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: One of Australia's greatest players has confirmed his time is up in Wallaby gold.
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Alun Wyn Jones commits to Wales
NEWS: Alun Wyn Jones has committed his future to the game in Wales after re-signing his National Dual Contract (NDC) to remain at his home Region, the Ospreys.
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PREVIEW: Italy v Scotland
SIX NATIONS PREVIEW: Finn Russell believes Scotland can already claim to be a genuine force despite their poor away record as they look to ditch their tag as rugby's nearly men.
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Chester's UWC book Varsity Cup spot
VARSITY SPOTLIGHT: After years of coming so agonisingly close the University of the Western Cape (UWC) have finally claimed a spot in the illustrious Varsity Cup tournament.
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Captain Coleman back for Waratahs clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Melbourne Rebels have made four changes to the matchday 23 for Sunday's game against the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
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Stormers - a different beast at home
EXCLUSIVE: Despite a horrendous Australasian tour, where they picked up just one point - a losing bonus point - from their three matches, the Stormers now return home as potential favourites against the Blues.
France
Preview: Wales v France
SIX NATIONS, ROUND FIVE: Runners-up spot is up for grabs when Wales host France in Saturday's Six Nations finale, with both teams hyped to bring their mixed tournament efforts to a happy ending.
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PREVIEW: Super Rugby, Round Five - Part Two
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Super Rugby spotlight will definitely be on the South Island derby in Dunedin on Saturday.
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PREVIEW: England v Ireland
SIX NATIONS, ROUND FIVE: Ireland will hope they have saved their "best for last" as they bid to win just their third Grand Slam 70 years to the week since they completed their first by beating England at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Folau to wing it for Waratahs
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has named a changed starting XV for Sunday's clash against the Melbourne Rebels at the Allianz Stadium.
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Reds tweak side for Jaguares clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Reds have made one personnel change to the starting XV which defeated the Bulls at Suncorp Stadium last week for their clash against the Jaguares in Argentina on Saturday.
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Massive blow for Crusaders
TEAM UPDATE: There have been two injury-enforced late changes to the Crusaders team to play the Highlanders on Saturday.
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Another second-half implosion by Bulls
SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Bulls threw away a comfortable half-time lead to eventually lose 28-41 to the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
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Blues change one for Stormers clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: There is only one injury-forced change to the Blues team for the second match of their South African tour when they take on the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.
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Van der Westhuizen removed from Grand Slam game
NEWS: Marius van der Westhuizen has been stood down from his role as an assistant referee for Ireland's Grand Slam clash at Twickenham on Saturday after World Rugby admitted they had erred in clearing him to attend an England training session this week.
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Paige heads to Bloemfontein
TRANSFER NEWS: Springbok and discarded Bulls scrumhalf Rudy Paige is set to play Pro14 rugby over the next few months.
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Azzurri debut for Polledri
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Jake Polledri will get his first start as coach Conor O'Shea made just one change for tailenders Italy's final Six Nations game against Scotland at the Stadio Olympico on Saturday.
England
Henderson returns for Ireland
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Joe Schmidt has made one change to his Grand Slam-chasing Ireland team ahead of their trip to Twickenham on Saturday.
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Blindside role for Du Toit at Newlands
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lock Pieter-Steph du Toit will start in the back row when the Stormers take on the Blues at Newlands on Saturday.
England
England drop Care and Ford
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England coach Eddie Jones has dropped halfbacks Danny Care and George Ford for Saturday's Six Nations finale against Ireland at Twickenham.
France
The Big Fish Returns To Lead Wales Against France
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Alun Wyn Jones returns to lead Wales in their final 2018 Six Nations match against France on Saturday.
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PREVIEW: Pro14, Round 17 - Catch-up matches
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Edinburgh welcome back two Six Nations stars for Friday's pivotal Pro14 encounter with Munster at Murrayfield.
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Sunwolves bring in Wimpie and Lappies for Lions
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sunwolves head coach Jamie Joseph has again made a number of changes to his team ahead of their clash against the Lions at Ellis Park.
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Mostert to lead Lions against Sunwolves
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Francois Mostert will lead the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday when they host the Sunwolves in Round Five of Super Rugby.
France
Bastareaud gets France captaincy
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: "Quiet force" Mathieu Bastareaud will captain France in their final Six Nations match against Wales on Saturday after Guilhem Guirado was ruled out with a knee injury.
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New Kings board unveiled
SOUTHERN KINGS SPOTLIGHT: A new board of local and independent hands to manage the Kings' interests have taken a seat at the table.
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Jean-Luc on Sharks' bench
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Head coach Robert du Preez has made two changes to his starting team for Saturday's clash against the Brumbies in Canberra.
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The Blitzboks' greatest performance
EXCLUSIVE: Finding themselves 0-19 down at half-time of their quarterfinal match against Australia at the Vancouver Sevens, the Blitzboks pulled off a remarkable comeback that will go down in the annals of Sevens history.
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SUPER RUGBY: Round Five teams
WEEKEND TEAMS: Super Rugby 2018 enters Round Five and this is the place to find all this weekend's teams!
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VIDEO: Jones' foul-mouthed tirade against rivals
REACTION: Eddie Jones has apologised 'unreservedly' as footage has emerged of the England coach referring to the Irish as 'scummy' in a seminar.
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Lealiifano takes centre stage against Sharks
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar has made six changes for the Brumbies' first home Super Rugby match of the season as they welcome the Sharks to GIO Stadium on Saturday.
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No Crotty for Crusaders
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged forward pack for the clash against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.
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Highlanders bolster team for South Island derby
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Highlanders head coach Aaron Mauger has named a near-full strength side for the upcoming South Island derby against the Crusaders.
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PREVIEW: Super Rugby, Round Five - Part One
CATTLE DRIVE: The Bulls begin the New Zealand leg of their Australasian tour when they face the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
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Roberts swaps Quins for Bath
TRANSFER NEWS: Wales centre Jamie Roberts is set to leave Harlequins after signing a contract with fellow Premiership side Bath.
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Wright calls for early Sharks' dominance
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Sharks scrumhalf Cameron Wright is fully aware of the major threat the Brumbies' forwards pose ahead of their Super Rugby encounter on Saturday.
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VIDEO: Nel gets a Scotland start
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: South African-born prop Willem Nel has been named in Scotland's starting XV for their final Six Nations match against Italy.
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England's Farrell could shatter Grand Slam dream
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ireland have long looked to Jonathan Sexton and England to Owen Farrell.
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Kwagga picks Lions over the BlitzBoks
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Lions flank Albertus Kwagga Smith has turned down the opportunity to play for the Springboks Sevens side at the Commonwealth Games, according to recent media reports.
Two epidemics are much discussed in the South African media at present - listeriosis with its serious effect on health and sanctionary cards, mostly yellow, with their effect on the health of rugby football.
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England lose key duo ahead of final Six Nations
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: England's Six Nations campaign was just bombarded with more bad news, Nathan Hughes and Courtney Lawes will miss their final Six Nations match.
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VIDEO: The fear of Joe Schmidt
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: Paul O’Connell’s famous ‘fear of God speech’ from 2007 may be a distant memory, but a fear still permeates the Irish rugby dressing room.
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Promising youngsters extend Cheetahs stay
TRANSFER NEWS: The Pro14 side Cheetahs have handed new deals to hooker Jacques du Toit and fullback Malcolm Jaer.
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McKenzie returns to fullback for Bulls clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Chiefs head coach Colin Cooper has named All Black Damian McKenzie at fullback when they host the Bulls in Hamilton on Friday.
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Maties bag home semis after Pitch invasion
VARSITY CUP ROUND SEVEN WRAP: Maties continued their unbeaten run and secured a home semi-final after recording a 19-0 win over Madibaz in Port Elizabeth.
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The most unwanted rugby records
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The bitter taste of defeat is familiar to some more than others but no one is more in need of a refreshing palate cleanser than Sergio Parisse.
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Referees to 19 March 2018
Focus will be on Twickenham on St Patrick's Day when unbeaten Ireland, already indisputable Six Nations Champions, come to play against twice-beaten England.
England
Former Stormer hopes to make a splash for England
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: Don Armand will hope to make a splash for England after answering Eddie Jones' Six Nations SOS, a call-up that cut short a swimming session for his daughter.
France
Gatland hopes for a France hangover
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: Wales coach Warren Gatland jokingly said he hoped France had been "partying all night" after beating England ahead of their Six Nations finale in Cardiff on Saturday.
England
Grand slam would be the cherry on top
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: Scrumhalf Conor Murray says being part of only the third Ireland team to achieve a Grand Slam would likely be the greatest moment of his sporting career.
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Team of the Week: What a comeback
OPINION: The Blues finally got their first win of the season and it was a big one.
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VIDEO: Brumbies brush-up attack for Sharks' visit
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Fresh from signing an extension to his Brumbies contract, that will see him remain with the club until the end of the 2019 Super Rugby season, fullback Tom Banks is expecting better things this weekend.
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Blues eager to tick one box against the Stormers
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Blues ticked a lot of boxes against the Lions as they secured the hard-fought 38-35 win at Ellis Park.
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Plumtree has an attacking mindset
EXCLUSIVE: Having a coach who is willing to give you the freedom to express yourself on the field will inevitably allow you to play your best, something Tim Whitehead experienced during his time at the Sharks.
England
England feeling the pain
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: Eddie Jones believes despite two 'very painful' defeats which ended England's two year Six Nations reign they can learn from the experience and bounce back.
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Bulls get their captain back
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls captain Burger Odendaal is back in the starting line-up to face the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
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Team of the Week: Kings of the North
OPINION: Ireland were crowned the 2018 Six Nations champions when they comfortably beat Scotland 28-8 in Dublin in Round Four of the Six Nations.
England
U20: England bring France down
France went into Round 4 as the only unbeaten side. They are no longer unbeaten as England ground out what looks like a comfortable win and they did so in France.
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Ireland statement throws fuel on fire of controversy
UPDATE: Despite a mounting controversy over the weekend surrounding footage which suggested Cian Healy played on despite suffering a head injury, the IRFU are claiming that the loosehead suffered a stinger injury.
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Scotland make changes for Italy Six Nations clash
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend on Monday named a revised squad for their final Six Nations clash against Italy as they chase their third win of the tournament.
France
France captain doubtful for Wales clash
INJURY UPDATE: Injured France captain Guilhem Guirado is uncertain to face Wales in the Six Nations at the weekend with uncapped Pierre Bourgarit called up as cover on Monday.
England
6N: France Women Did It
France met England up in the Alps, a match that will decide the winner of the 2018 Women's Six Nations, and the French did it. The French are now the only unbeaten side.
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Stormers fullback to miss Blues clash
INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers will have both lock Pieter-Steph du Toit and flank Cobus Wiese available for their encounter with the Blues at Newlands on Saturday.
France
Hansen wary of underrated French
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: France's upset victory over England in the Six Nations at the weekend was the perfect result for the All Blacks' management as they prepare for the June series against France.
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Bok Goosen could play for Cheetahs
NEWS: The Springbok and former Racing 92 flyhalf Johan Goosen is currently training with the Pro14 side Cheetahs.
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RANKINGS: Ireland overtake England, Boks rise
NEWS: Ireland celebrate winning the Six Nations title by moving above England and into second place in the World Rugby Rankings.
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Kearsney beat Michaelhouse
MATCH REPORT: Kearsney hosted Michaelhouse for the season’s first traditional fixture. The match, and the first half in particular, was marred by typical first match rustiness and errors.
France
VIDEO: Bok Bismark fights teammate
WATCH as Springbok legend Bismarck du Plessis exhchanheges blows with his Montpellier teammate Mohamed Haouas.
Georgia
6NB: Spain are nearer to Japan
After their massive win against Germany this weekend, Spain are a big step towards qualifying for the World Cup in Japan next year.
Georgia
6NB: Spain are nearer to Japan
After their massive win against Germany this weekend, Spain are a big step towards qualifying for the World Cup in Japan next year.
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AUDIO: Sharks solely focused on result
REACTION: Sharks head coach Robert du Preez admits that the positive result is far more important than the side's performance.
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VIDEO: Six Nations, Round Four Review
WATCH as the 1014 Rugby team review Round Four of Six Nations 2018.
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Super Rugby: Round Four Winners and Losers
SUPER RUGBY ROUND FOUR SPOTLIGHT: The Blues and Jaguares get their first wins of the season, Akira Ioane goes beastmode and two of Australia's best are struggling in this week's Winners and Losers.
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Growing controversy surrounding Healy incident
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A global concussion advocate is among those levelling criticism at rugby following an on-field incident involving Cian Healy, in which the Irish loosehead appeared to play on following an alleged head injury.
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Crusaders face anxious wait
INJURY UPDATE: Super Rugby champions Crusaders have new injury concerns following their defeat to the Hurricanes at the weekend.
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Referees need to get the decision right
EXCLUSIVE: Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan has called on the current crop to stop trying to be amicable to both teams, instead they should focus on getting their decisions right.
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Whiteley out for a month
INJURY UPDATE: Lions captain Warren Whiteley will only return to Super Rugby action in April.
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Wallabies' prospect extends Brumbies Deal
TRANSFER NEWS: Fullback Tom Banks has agreed to a one-year contract extension that will keep him at the Brumbies for the 2019 Super Rugby season.
England
Armand to the rescue for England
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Nathan Hughes and Courtney Lawes have been left out of England's squad to face Ireland after the pair suffered knee injuries in the Six Nations defeat to France.
France
Bok flyhalf helps Stade end losing run
TOP 14 SUNDAY WRAP: South African international flyhalf Morne Steyn kicked 13 points to help give Stade Francais a Top 14 lifeline with a 23-17 win over Castres on Sunday.
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New Zealand's best team to go professional
NEWS: New Zealand's world champion women's rugby team, the Black Ferns, are set to receive professional contracts for the first time, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced Monday.
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Fiji tops Kenya to win Vancouver Sevens
DAY TWO WRAP: Fiji exploded for 19 unanswered points in the second half to race away to a 31-12 victory over Kenya Sunday in the Final of the World Rugby Sevens Series in Vancouver, Canada.
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Germany rout leaves Spain on brink of World Cup
NEWS: Spain trounced Germany 84-10 on Sunday to keep alive their dream of direct qualification to the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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Wales rise above England in Six Nations
SIX NATIONS REPORT: George North marked his first start of this season's Six Nations by scoring two tries as Wales beat Italy 38-14 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Sunday.
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Schools Results - 11 March 2018
This is the first set of results we have published this year, early for rugby and at a time when South and, especially, North have lots of rugby to keep us busy.
England
Woodward: Jones' honeymoon is over
SIX NATIONS REACTION: World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward said Eddie Jones's "honeymoon" was over after a 16-22 defeat by France in Paris on Saturday ended England's bid for a third successive Six Nations title under the Australian.
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AUDIO: Lions played into Blues' hands
SUPER RUGBY REACTION: Lions head coach Swys de Bruin believes that his team played a style of rugby which suited the Blues during their 35-38 defeat to the Auckland-based team in a Super Rugby Round Four clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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AUDIO: Umaga's Blues 'stood up' to Lions challenge
SUPER RUGBY REACTION: Blues head coach Tana Umaga was full of praise for his team's fighting spirit which saw them register their first victory of the season against the Lions at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.
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Whitehead's accidental career
EXCLUSIVE: Former Stormers and Kings centre Tim Whitehead never planned on becoming a professional player but when his talent was spotted by current Stormers coach Robbie Fleck, he opted to give it a go.
England
Brunel: France can compete with the best
REACTION: France coach Jacques Brunel hailed his side's "remarkable defence" after Saturday's 22-16 victory over England, a result which left Eddie Jones bemoaning his players' inability to better learn to contest the breakdown.
England
England still learning says Jones
REACTION: England head coach Eddie Jones insists his side are "two to three percent away" from where they need to be after their hopes of retaining the Six Nations title were extinguished in Paris.
England
VIDEO: Sexton savours Irish Six Nations title win
REACTION: Star flyhalf Johnny Sexton savoured the 'strange feeling' of Ireland winning their third Six Nations title under Joe Schmidt on Saturday with a game to spare.
France
Montpellier thrash Racing after Bismarck brawl
TOP 14 SATURDAY WRAP: Top 14 leaders Montpellier steamrollered second-placed Racing 92 with a crushing 41-3 victory in the French top flight on Saturday, after a pre-match brawl that reminded coach Vern Cotter of the "good old days".
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Higginbotham to return for Stormers clash
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Queensland Reds have announced a 27-man squad for their upcoming tour of Argentina and South Africa.
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Sharks embark on challenging tour
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach Robert du Preez has selected a 27-man squad that will depart on Sunday for a four-week tour to Australasia.
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VANCOUVER SEVENS: BlitzBoks face Aus in Cup quarters
VANCOUVER SEVENS, DAY ONE: The BlitzBoks will face Australia in the Cup quarterfinals at the Vancouver Sevens.
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Jaguares maul Waratahs
SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Waratahs' strong finish was not enough to bring home a win against the Jaguares, going down 28-38 to the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
England
England lose again, Ireland win Six Nations
SIX NATIONS REPORT: Ireland were crowned the 2018 Six Nations champions after England went down 16-22 to France in Paris on Saturday.
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Blues end singing
SUPER RUGBY MATCH REPORT: Murphy Taramai's dramatic last-gasp score made sure the Blues produced a remarkable 38-35 win over the in-form Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
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Ireland punish Scots to keep Grand Slam dream alive
SIX NATIONS REPORT: Try machine Jacob Stockdale's two tries inspired Ireland to move to within one win of only their third Five/Six Nations Grand Slam with a 28-8 victory over Scotland on Saturday.
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Sharks beat wounded Sunwolves
SUPER RUGBY MATCH REPORT: The Sharks produced a comfortable 50-22 win over an injury-plagued Sunwolves at Kings Park in Durban
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Super Rugby: Just a number
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Esportif Intelligence has compiled and released the average ages of every starting position for New Zealand, Australian and South African Super Rugby sides.
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Sonny Bill masks cause uproar at the Cricket
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Two senior Cricket South Africa officials face disciplinary action after posing with spectators wearing masks showing the face of All Black rugby player Sonny Bill Williams during the second Test against Australia on Friday.
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Duo handed warnings after Rebels, Brumbies match
DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Rebels' Lopeti Timani and Brumbies' Matt Lucas have both been issued a warning by the SANZAAR after their Super Rugby match.
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VIDEO: Penalties win it for the Reds
SUPER RUGBY MATCH REPORT: It was, it must be said, a match devoid of sparkle. It seemed to take an age, a tedious age.
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Kidney and Kiss reunite at London Irish
NEWS: Declan Kidney and Les Kiss, who guided Ireland to Six Nations Grand Slam glory in 2009, have been reunited after joining the coaching set-up of English Premiership strugglers London Irish.
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VIDEO: Hurricanes dismantle Crusaders
SUPER RUGBY REPORT: The Crusaders suffered their first defeat of the season when they went down 19-29 to the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
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O'Brien suffers injury setback ... again
PRO14 REPORT: Irish star Seán O'Brien's comeback from injury lasted less than half-an-hour.
England
VIDEO: Jones overstepped the mark
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: This time last year, England were one win away from back-to-back Grand Slams and a Tier One record of 19 consecutive victories.
Georgia
Surprises Unlikely in 6NB, Round 4
The three matches in Rugby Europe's top competition are all expected to produce clear-cut winners. It's very much top three against bottom three with the bottom three each playing away.
England
6N Women: The Deciding Clash
In the 2018 Women's Six nations, France and England are unbeaten in three rounds and they meet in France this weekend. The winner could well end with a Grand Slam.
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Bisegni takes centre stage in Cardiff
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Azzurri are still chasing their first win of this year's Championship and their sole alteration from the side that lost in Marseille last time out sees Giulio Bisegni come in for the injured Tommaso Boni at outside centre.
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PREVIEW: Wales v Italy
SIX NATIONS, ROUND FOUR: Wales will be seeking their 12th consecutive win over Italy when the two sides meet on Sunday during the penultimate Six Nations weekend at the Principality Stadium.
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Preview: Vancouver Sevens
WORLD SERIES ROUND SIX: South Africa will look to cement their lead as the global circuit head into the second half of the season.
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Kings admin manipulated the players
EXCLUSIVE: The administration of the EP Kings manipulated their inexperienced players to such an extent that Tim Whitehead lost his love for the game.
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Coetzee lands job in Japan
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Former Springboks coach Allister Coetzee has been named as the new coach of Japanese club Canon Eagles.
Australia
'The Tongan Thor' commits to Wallabies
NEWS: Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou has agreed to a new deal with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Rugby Union until the end of 2020.
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World Schools Festival Fixtures
Paarl Boys' High, one of South Africa's great schools, is celebrating its 150th birthday, and part of the celebration is a rugby festival in which teams from nine countries take part.
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Reds sign another SA-born prop
TRANSFER NEWS: The Queensland Reds have added an experienced tighthead prop to their squad, with the signing of South African-born Ruan Smith through 2020.
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Waratahs make one change for Jaguares
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Waratahs Coach Daryl Gibson has made one change to the starting line-up for this weekend’s Super Rugby match against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires.
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VIDEO: Rebels race clear in Aussie conference
SUPER RUGBY REPORT WITH HIGHLIGHTS: The Rebels opened a nine-point gap at the top of the Australian conference with a bonus-point win over the Brumbies.
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NZ Rugby General Manager quits
NEWS: New Zealand Rugby (NZR) General Manager Rugby Neil Sorensen is hanging up his boots at the national union.
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All Blacks hold onto smiling assassin
NEWS: Exceptional young All Blacks and Chiefs playmaker Damian McKenzie has signed a new deal with New Zealand Rugby, recommitting with the national body as well as his Chiefs through until 2021.
France
French club offers Barrett biggest rugby deal ever
NEWS: Sydney's Daily Telegraph have reported that All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett has been offered a deal that would make him rugby's highest paid player.
England
PREVIEW: France v England
SIX NATIONS, ROUND FOUR: England coach Eddie Jones compared veteran French counterpart Jacques Brunel to a boxer who had gone the distance with heavyweight great Muhammad Ali as he forecast a gruelling Six Nations encounter for his side in Paris.
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PREVIEW: Ireland v Scotland
SIX NATIONS, ROUND FOUR: Joe Schmidt is a "rugby anorak" but it's his mastery of detail that can see Ireland edge to within a win of only their third Six Nations Grand Slam, Irish legend Brian O'Driscoll told AFP.
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VIDEO: Highlanders smash injury-riddled Stormers
SUPER RUGBY REPORT WITH HIGHLIGHTS: The Highlanders overcame some early match jitters to record a bonus-point victory over the Stormers.
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Preview: Super Rugby, Round Four - Part Two
HURRICANE WARNING: The Hurricanes, the last team to beat the Crusaders, will have to overcome a farcical travel schedule if they are to be victorious in the opening match on Saturday.
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Six Nations: Under-20, Round 4
After three rounds, France are the only unbeaten side in this years Under-20 Six Nations. England will want rehabilitation in Béziers to go into the last round with hope of victory in the competition if not the Grand Slam.
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Blues name monster midfield to face Lions
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Blues have welcomed back a number of All Blacks for their Super Rugby Round Four encounter with the Lions.
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Preview: Pro14, Scarlets v Leinster
CATCH-UP MATCH: Leinster coach Leo Cullen has been forced into a number of changes for the encounter with the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets on Friday.
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Wholesale changes for beleaguered Sunwolves
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sunwolves head coach Jamie Joseph has made wholesale changes to his matchday 23 for their clash against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
England
VIDEO: Six Nations, Round Four
SPOTLIGHT: The 1014 team previews Round Four of the Six Nations.
England
France v England: Player-v-Player Ratings
opinion: Will France build on their victory over Italy or will England bounce back from their Calcutta Cup loss?
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Forget England, Ireland v NZ is the Test of 2018
OPINION: The billing of England v All Blacks looked to be the ultimate showdown of the two superpowers of North & South.
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Lions pull another blindside move
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Swys de Bruin has named an unchanged starting XV for their clash against the Blues at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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AUDIO: Brink ready to 'carry' for the Lions
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Cyle Justin Brink is one of the unsung heroes in the Lions' three-match winning start to the 2018 season.
England
Hartley ruled out of crucial France clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Owen Farrell will captain England against France in Saturday's Six Nations clash in Paris after injury ruled out regular skipper Dylan Hartley.
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France bank on Trinh-Duc's experience
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: France coach Jacques Brunel brought back experienced flyhalf Francois Trinh-Duc to his starting XV on Thursday in the only change to the team facing England in the Six Nations.
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Referees for Vancouver, Day 1
Paddy O'Brien, World Rugby's manager of referee, has announced the referees appointed to Day 1 of World Rugby's Sevens tournament in Vancouver in British Columbia.
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Technically, Rassie is the man
EXCLUSIVE: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus' technical knowledge and his unique look at analysing various aspects of the game bodes well for the country to return to its former glory.
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Du Preez wields axe for Sunwolves clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach Robert du Preez has made a number of changes to his matchday 23 for Saturday's clash against the Sunwolves at Kings Park on Saturday.
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Bulls move Pollard again
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard will change positions again, as the Bulls prepare to tackle the Reds in the first match of their Australasian Super Rugby tour.
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Kerevi shifts to No.12 for Bulls clash
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Reds have made one personnel change and three positional shifts in the backline for their Super Rugby match against the Bulls in Brisbane.
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Todd back for Crusaders
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has made three changes to his starting XV for their clash against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.
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Hurricanes century for Barrett
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Hurricanes are set to mark a double milestone at Westpac Stadium on Saturday when they host the defending Super Rugby champions Crusaders in their first home match of the season.
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History: The Changing Mark
The mark or fair catch is an ancient aspect of rugby's laws.
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Preview: Super Rugby, Round Four - Part One
NEW ZEALAND HOODOO: The Stormers must break a five-year drought on New Zealand soil if they are to put their campaign back on track.
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SARU boss challenged for top job
NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTIONS: South African Rugby Union President Mark Alexander will be challenged for the top job at a General Council meeting next month.
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AUDIO: Nel eager to help wounded BlitzBoks' defence
VANCOUVER SEVENS SPOTLIGHT: BlitzBoks' Ruhan Nel is more than happy to be seen as one of the pillars on defence for their upcoming Sevens tournament in Vancouver.
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Law discussion: Making a mark
The mark, fair catch, free kick is one of the very oldest modes of play in the rugby game. It is included in the first written laws, back in 1846.
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Savea 2.0: The quest for All Black No.14 jersey
ANALYSES: The rise of Rieko Ioane as the new wunderkind sensation last year forced a relatively young 26-year old Julian Savea back to New Zealand's NPC for the first time in a long while.
Australia
Wallabies headhunting England boss Jones
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: England head coach Eddie Jones is being lined up to take over as Australia head coach should Michael Cheika step down after the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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AUDIO: Sharks on the right track
LISTEN as veteran Sharks and Springbok loose forward Keegan Daniel explains how the Sharks will end their winless run in Super Rugby.
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VIDEO: Scotland forced to tweak winning formula
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Scotland Gregor Townsend has made one change to the starting XV for this their Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
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Wales Faletau gets captain's armband
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Taulupe Faletau will lead Wales for the first time as he returns to the starting line-up as captain for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against Italy in Cardiff.
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Saffa mentor extends stay in Euro
TRANSFER NEWS: South African Omar Mouneimne has signed a new two-year deal as Defence & Kicking Strategy coach at Worcester Warriors.
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VIDEO: Furlong quashes Grand Slam hype
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: Grand Slam – the two words that are not being uttered around Ireland’s training base.
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Former Bulls boss Marais answers Tuks' SOS
VARSITY CUP SPOTLIGHT: The reigning Varsity Cup champions UP-Tuks have gone without winning a single match in the 2018 season and have taken desperate measures to salvage the rest of season.
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Lions' Bok back under the knife
INJURY UPDATE: The Lions' Springbok flank Jaco Kriel faces an extended stay on the sidelines.
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Wales call in Ospreys' prop for Italy clash
SIX NATIONS UPDATE: Ospreys prop Rhodri Jones has been called into the Wales squad ahead of their Six Nations fixture against Italy in Cardiff on Sunday.
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SUPER RUGBY: Round four teams
WEEKEND TEAMS: The Super Rugby 2018 enters round four this weekend.
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Rebels lose skipper for Brumbies clash
TEAM ANNOUNCMENT: The Melbourne Rebels have made four changes to the match-day 23 for Friday’s game against the Brumbies at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
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AUDIO: Rassie dismisses 'sweet deal' claims
SPRINGBOK SPOTLIGHT: New Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has rubbished claims that he got such a sweet deal as Springbok coach because he does business with the South African Rugby Union.
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Brumbies beef up with Wallaby prop Sio
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has made two changes to the starting line-up for Friday’s clash against the Rebels at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
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VIDEO: Highlanders face Stormers without Dixon
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Highlanders have opted for a look of consistency, however an injury to co-captain Ash Dixon have forced the Dunedin side to tweak their starting XV for the Stormers on Friday.
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Stormers rush Moerat into the frontline
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: An injury crisis at lock has forced the Stormers to rush Salmaan Moerat into the frontline of their Super Rugby Round Four encounter with the Highlanders.
England
France coach: England tougher than Irish
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: England are red-hot favourites to beat France in Saturday's Six Nations match at the Stade de France, beleaguered French coach Jacques Brunel has admitted.
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Ireland duo given the all-clear for Scotland Test
INJURY UPDATE: Ireland stars Tadhg Furlong and Iain Henderson are set to face Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations clash after returning to training on Tuesday.
England
Injuries rock England ahead of France clash
INJURY UPDATE: England have been hit with some bad news ahead of their crucial Six Nations clash against France in Paris on Saturday.
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CONFIRMED: Plumtree gets Hurricanes' top job
NEWS: John Plumtree will take the Hurricanes' head coach role for the 2019 Super Rugby season.
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Referees to 12 March 2018
There is a great deal of urgent action in the Northern Hemisphere this week.
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VIDEO: Stormers will enjoy the 'glasshouse'
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: The controlled conditions of Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium could suit the Stormers.
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VIDEO: Bizarre moment when idiotic US security staff get into game
SEVENS WORLD SERIES: Seriously, what were these security staff thinking?
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All Blacks duo set to join Boyd at Northampton
TRANSFER TALK: Two fellow New Zealanders could be on their way to join Chris Boyd in Northampton, according to media reports.
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Ulster's Doak joins Rory Duncan at Warriors
TRANSFER NEWS: Ulster's Neil Doak will mover to Worcester Warriors as the Attack and Backs coach on a two-year contract.
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England wing joins Scarlets
TRANSFER NEWS: England international wing Tom Varndell has joined the Pro14 side Scarlets on a short-term contract until the end of the season.
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The Short Ball: Bryce Lawrence on the phone
LISTEN as Scotty Stevenson and Mils Muliaina, from the Short Ball team, Scotty and Mils talk to Bryce Lawrence, manager of New Zealand referees about dangerous tackles.
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VIDEO: Teams ranked - according to their jerseys
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: The teams have been ranked, from one to 15, according to the appeal of their jerseys. Let us know if you agree!
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Withdrawals not damping Junior Boks' camp
WORLD U20 CHAMPIONSHIP: Despite some withdrawals from their wider training squad, Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux is positive that the second training camp in Stellenbosch will build serve as good momentum for the World Rugby U20 Championship in France.
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Team of the Week: Building momentum
OPINION: After their impressive 45-28 win over the Stormers, the Crusaders dominate out Super Rugby Team of the Week for Round Three.
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New injury concerns for hapless Stormers
SUPER RUGBY UPDATE: The Stormers, winless on their Australasian tour, were dealt a triple dose of bad news.
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Maties still the best in the Cape
VARSITY CUP ROUND SIX WRAP: Maties amplified why they are the best in Cape Town with a 33-14 win over UCT-Ikeys on Monday.
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BlitzBoks found Kok's replacement
INJURY UPDATE: The Springbok Sevens head coach Neil Powell has turned to Marco Labuschagne to replace Werner Kok for the Canada Sevens at Vancouver on March 10 and 11.
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VIDEO: Baker shows why he is the best in Sevens
WATCH: Many are calling this Perry Baker solo try the best in Sevens' history.
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VIDEO: Modern Rugby Analysis, Part One
WATCH: In the first of a three part series, the 1014 Rugby team explore the big changes in Rugby Union since the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
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From Springbok scrumhalf to intern
EXCLUSIVE: Once a player retires from the professional game and heads into everyday life, the transition can be so daunting that some end up in a downward spiral form which they cannot return.
France
All Black wing falls deeper into rugby abyss
NEWS: Troubled All Black Zac Guildford will return to European Rugby after failing to secure a Super Rugby contract.
England
Ford-Farrell partnership coming to an end?
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: Eddie Jones may break up his trusted George Ford and Owen Farrell 10-12 partnership for England's crunch Six Nations clash against France, warning "no one is indispensable".
Australia
Retired Bok included in Force's World Series squad
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Western Force unveiled a squad for its 2018 World Series of invitational matches against Super Rugby teams as well as national representative teams.
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Scotland explains Hardie recall
REACTION: Scotland assistant coach Mike Blair said the decision to recall "fantastic" John Hardie to the Six Nations squad was a straightforward decision.
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Bulls get some beef back for Reds
INJURY UPDATE: The Bulls received a double boost ahead of their opening match of a three-game Australasian tour.
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OPINION: Why Mostert can be the perfect Bok blindside
SUPER RUGBY ANALYSES: Francois John Mostert was a 'no-name' brand, unwanted young lock when he joined the Lions in 2013. Now, five years later, he is one of the most talked-about second row forwards in South Africa.
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6NB: Romania win Derby
In Round 3 of Rugby Europe's championship, Romania recovered from their disappointment against Spain and beat their neighbours and old foe Russia.
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Edinburgh snatch a Puma from Falcons
TRANSFER NEWS: Newcastle Falcons centre Juan Pablo Socino will be leaving the club at the end of the current season to join PRO14 side Edinburgh.
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Ireland bombarded with good news
INJURY UPDATE: Ireland, who are are bidding for their first Grand Slam in nine years, received a timely boost ahead of their Six Nations clash against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.
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Fit-again Gray back for Scotland
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has picked fit-again Richie Gray for the remainder of the Six Nations, the Scottish Rugby Union announced on Monday.
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VIDEO: Highlanders keep close eye on Stormers' camp
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Highlanders put their bye week to good use as they prepare for the Super Rugby match against Stormers on Friday.
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Mo'unga gets a warning
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Crusaders flyhalf Richie Mo'unga has as been issued with a warning for a dangerous tackle during his side's 45-28 win over the Stormers.
England
Emotionless England to face France
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: England know what they need to do to get back to winning ways in this year's Six Nations tournament.
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OPINION: The Blues' real problems revealed
SUPER RUGBY SPOTLIGHT: Another week, another defeat and yet another search for a solution to the Blues’ never-ending sob story. Scotty Stevenson analyses the Auckland-based franchise.
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O'Driscoll not quite on the Scotland respect train yet
SIX NATIONS SPOTLIGHT: Ireland legend Brian O’Driscoll revealed that he is not ready to totally respect Scotland...not just yet anyway.
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Schickerling faces three-month lay-off
INJURY UPDATE: Stormers lock John Schickerling is set to return to action towards the end of this year's Super Rugby tournament.
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AUDIO: New BlitzBoks faces excite Powell
LAS VEGAS SEVENS REACTION: BlitzBoks might not have emulated last year's Las Vegas Sevens results, but their overall performance without key players impressed head coach Neil Powell.
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Dyantyi needs to develop properly
EXCLUSIVE: Aphiwe Dyantyi's sublime Super Rugby performances has numerous people calling for the 23-year-old to become a Springbok sooner rather than later but those calls are premature.
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Plane delay compounds Blues' woes
NEWS: The Blues have not had a good start to their two-match South African tour.
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Chiefs suffer huge losses to injury
INJURY UPDATE: The Chiefs' injury crises has become worse following the news that they lost a few players to long-term injuries.
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Las Vegas Sevens: Baker and Isles hit the jackpot
WORLD SERIES ROUND FIVE: Speedsters Perry Baker and Carlin Isles combined as the United States won their first title on home soil.
France
Clermont back to winning ways
TOP14 WRAP: Reigning French champions Clermont snapped a calamitous six-match losing run on Sunday with a gritty 21-17 win over La Rochelle, while Ben Botica excelled as Oyonnax grabbed themselves a Top 14 lifeline.
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PREVIEW: Varsity Cup, Round Six
DERBY DAY: Bragging rights are on the line when Maties host UCT-Ikeys Tigers in the Cape Town derby at the Danie Craven Stadium on Monday.
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Chiefs too good for Sarries
PREMIERSHIP SUNDAY WRAP: Joe Simmonds produced a mercurial display for Exeter Chiefs as they strengthened their lead at the top of the Premiership Rugby standings with a 24-12 victory over Saracens at Sandy Park.
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VIDEO: Sharks need to be 'patient'
SUPER RUGBY REACTION: Sharks head coach Robert Du Preez admits the 24-all draw to the Waratahs is really frustrating.
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VIDEO: Mitchell: Lions exposed Bulls' ‘system’
SUPER RUGBY REACTION: Bulls coach John Mitchell believes Lions dominant maul exposed his side's vulnerability during their Super Rugby defeat in Pretoria.
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AUDIO: Mostert was 'absolutely unreal'
SUPER RUGBY REACTION: Lions head coach Zacharia de Bruin was full of praise for Franco Mostert's versatility during their 49-35 win over the Bulls in Pretoria.
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Stormers lose another lock
INJURY UPDATE: Stormers lock JD Schickerling has returned to Cape Town after sustaining a shoulder injury during the side's defeat to Crusaders.
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Rassie aiming high with Boks
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Newly appointed Springbok coach Johan 'Rassie' Erasmus has highlighted the Boks lack of accuracy under the high ball as the main area of improvement under his reign.
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Gelant named in Bulls touring squad
SQAUD ANNOUNCMENT: Bulls coach John Mitchell inlcuded Warrick Gelant in his 27-man touring sqaud.
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Team building the Sarries way
EXCLUSIVE: Former Saracens scrumhalf Neil de Kock lifts the lid on how the reigning two-time European Champions have achieved success on the field by investing in their players off the field.
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Beale a doubt for 'poor' Waratahs
SUPER RUGBY REACTION: Waratahs have a new injury concern ahead of next weekend's clash with Jaguares in Buenos Aires.