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Player Ratings: Scrappy but effective

OPINION: A lot of the pre-game chat was around Fiji coach Vern Cotter’s remarks that Ireland would treat the game like a training session and it looked like the opposite was the truth when the Fijians strolled over the try line after just two minutes.

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Players Ratings: Old ugly habits

OPINION: Fiji entered their Saturday fixture with Ireland on the back of a 12-28 loss to Scotland.

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Bok engine in dire need of a 'service'

OPINION: I got a sense of deja vu in the wake of the South African 'A' side's defeat to an under-strength Munster side in Cork on Thursday.

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Jake White: Boks need to 'sharpen their focus'

One of the first things you learn on coaching courses is that there are certain prerequisites you need in a successful team.

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New Zealand

Player Ratings: Top class

OPINION: The All Blacks travelled to Cardiff looking to kick off the European leg of their end-of-year tour on a positive note.

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England

Player Ratings: Bereft of ideas

OPINION: England’s November Test series is being billed as a dress rehearsal for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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South Africa

Player Ratings: The one that got away

OPINION: The Springboks will be kicking themselves after they fell to a 16-19 defeat to Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

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Ireland

Player Ratings: Holding onto No.1 spot

OPINION: Ireland player ratings live from Aviva Stadium: This was a humdinger to warm the Irish hearts. It was four years ago, just after the Springboks were shellacked on their last visit to Dublin, that Rassie Erasmus hatched his grand plan to return home from Munster and gloriously revive the World Cup-winning South Africa.

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Australia

Player Ratings: Heartbreak in Paris

OPINION: The Wallabies took on France in front of a boisterous Stade de France crowd.

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Wales

Player Ratings: Blown away in Cardiff

OPINION: Wales’ autumn campaign began with Wayne Pivac’s side playing a mildly off-colour All Blacks side – but an All Blacks side nonetheless. No matter the form of New Zealand, for Wales to put a score past them is always an uphill climb.

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Scotland

Player Ratings: The flower of Scotland

OPINION: Scotland bounced back from defeat to Australia a week ago to record their first win of this Autumn Nations Series campaign against a stubborn Fiji at Murrayfield.

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OPINION

The real reason behind Wasps' demise

The story of where it all went wrong for Wasps

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Australia

Player Ratings: A winning start

OPINION: The Wallabies got their five-match tour off to an ideal start, as they fought for a tough 16-15 win over Scotland at Murrayfield.

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New Zealand

Player Ratings: A big Tokyo scare

OPINION: The All Blacks travelled to Tokyo to take on Japan in the first match of their Northern tour and were met by a plucky Brave Blossoms side that never gave up.

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Scotland

Player ratings: So near, yet so far

OPINION: Daniel Gallan rates the Scotland players after their 15-16 loss to Australia at Murrayfield on Saturday!

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Second Phase

Neil de Kock looks into his crystal ball

OPINION: Springbok Neil de Kock looks into his crystal ball ahead of the year-end Test between Ireland and South Africa at Lansdowne Road in Dublin.

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Australia

'There's more important things': Rennie responds to ANZAC team proposal

REACTION: Plans for a combined Wallabies-All Blacks 'superteam' to tackle the British & Irish Lions appear to have left Australia coach Dave Rennie somewhat underwhelmed.

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Ireland v South Africa: The last time they met

WATCH what happened the last time Ireland and South Africa met in a Test.

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South Africa

John Smit reveals his pick as Bok flyhalf

WATCH as World Cup-winning former Springbok captain gives his view on the Springbok flyhalf dilemma.

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News

Freek Burger's handy hints for referees

OPINION: Respected and acclaimed former Test referee Freek Burger gives 101 hints that can help match officials deal with the current crisis in the game.

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VIDEO: The Lions' X-factor

WATCH as Lions centre Henco van Wyk shows he is made for international rugby.

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The worst try-scoring dive ever?

WATCH as new Bulls recruit Chris Smit knocks himself out while in the process of scoring a try.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Bittersweet for Boks

OPINION: The Springboks ended their Rugby Championship with a hard-fought 38-21 win over the Los Pumas at Kings Park on Saturday.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: One hand on the Trophy

OPINION: Following a controversial finish in Melbourne, the All Blacks and Wallabies both entered their Eden Park rematch with a point to prove.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: The Slippery slope

OPINION: The Wallabies have fallen to a sizeable loss at Eden Park, suffering a 14-40 defeat at the hands of their arch-rivals, the All Blacks.

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South Africa

Player ratings: Butcherly Boks

OPINION: South Africa stayed alive in the Rugby Championship with a hard-earned 36-20 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

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Australia

Player ratings: Heartbreak for Wallabies

OPINION: The Wallabies hosted the All Blacks at Docklands Stadium in front of a sell-out Melbourne crowd on Thursday.

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New Zealand

Player Ratings: The great escape

OPINION: It was a true 80-minute encounter in Melbourne on Thursday with the All Blacks claiming a last-minute 39-37 win over the Wallabies.

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VIDEO: Five of the best

WATCH as we bring you five of the best tries from the inaugural United Rugby Championship season.

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South Africa

Player ratings: A great response

OPINION: The Springboks bounced back from their defeat in Adelaide with a morale-boosting 24-8 win over the Wallabies in Sydney.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Hot and Cold Wallabies

OPINION: The Wallabies hosted South Africa at the newly renovated Allianz Stadium in front of a sell-out crowd.

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The best kept secret: Boks' Plan B

OPINION: @rugby365com contributor @AngyboyJ looks at what went wrong in Adelaide this week - given that the Springbok management is unable or unwilling to provide any answers.

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New Zealand

Player Ratings: Ruthless All Blacks

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OPINION

Jake White: 'The pressure will build on Nienaber'

Jake White shared his views on the current state of Test rugby and its effect on Jacques Nienaber ad Ian Foster.

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Second Phase

Fabulously fast: Blitzing the opposition

WATCH as we bring you a collection of the quickest players in the world of rugby scoring some blistering tries!

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South Africa

Player ratings: BlunderBoks go backward

OPINION: Jan de Koning rates the South African players after the Springboks' 17-25 loss to the Wallabies in Adelaide.

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Australia

Player ratings: Pure Aussie gold Down Under

OPINION: Jack O'Rourke rates the Australian players after their impressive 25-17 Rugby Championship Round Three win over South Africa in Adelaide.

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Argentina

Player ratings: Dark days

OPINION: Tom Vinicombe rates the New Zealand players after their shock 18-25 loss to Argentina in a Rugby Championship Round Three match in Christchurch!

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Argentina

Player Ratings: History makers

OPINION: An untidy test match in pristine Christchurch conditions wrapped up with the visiting Argentinians securing their first-ever victory on New Zealand soil, as well as reaffirming their position atop the Rugby Championship leaderboard.

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Nigel Owens' take on Faf's fake yellow card

REACTION: Australian scrumhalf Nic White was very fortunate that celebrated former referee Nigel Owens was not in charge of the Wallabies' win over the Springboks at the weekend.

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South Africa

Bok fans can't see the bigger picture

OPINION: Former Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock breaks down the Springboks' selection policy

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South Africa

SA's best players are 'gathering dust' under Nienaber and Erasmus

OPINION: RugbyPass writer Ben Smith questions South Africa's selections ahead of next year's World Cup in France.

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Nothing lost in translation ... English questions, French answers and Afrikaans translations

WATCH as we bring you a unique interview after the South Africa Under-18 'A' team's game against France U18 this weekend.

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South Africa

Classic clashes: Australia v South Africa

WATCH this collection of the greatest moments between two of the game's greatest nations - Australia and South Africa.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Reality check at Ellis Park

OPINION: The Springboks failed to record back-to-back wins over the All Blacks on Saturday.

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OPINION

Jake White: What happened to the mighty All Blacks?

Former Springbok coach and current Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White shared his views on the All Blacks in a very insightful opinion piece.

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South Africa

PLAYER RATINGS: Mean Green machine

OPINION: Jan de Koning rates the South African players after their 26-10 demolition of New Zealand in Nelspruit on Saturday.

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New Zealand

Player ratings: Sinking ship

OPINION: Tom Vinicombe rates the New Zealand players after their 10-26 loss to South Africa in Nelspruit on Saturday.

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New Zealand

Springbok victory in pictures

WATCH this collection of photographs, capture by Johan Orton, when South Africa dismantle New Zealand in Nelspruit at the weekend.

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Australia

Player Ratings: Wounded but winning

Nick Turnbull rates the Australian players after their win over Argentina in Mendoza.

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Second Phase

July World XV: An Emerald cover

OPINION: The July internationals have come and gone. Ireland, England, Argentina, South Africa and France emerged victorious in their respective series.

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South Africa

The real measure of Boks' depth

OPINION: @rugby365com contributor @AngyboyJ sat down and named three teams as a measure of the Springboks' true depth.

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New Zealand

The man to handle Springboks lineout dismantlers

OPINION: It wasn’t long ago that Samisoni Taukei’aho couldn’t deliver a ball into the lineout to save himself.

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Second Phase

Israel Dagg's quirky recollection of 2010 match-winner against Boks

WATCH as Israel Dagg breaks down his 2010 match-winner for New Zealand against South Africa in Soweto.

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VIDEO: Hier kom die Bokke

WATCH as we bring you a very different build-up to the opening Rugby Championship, South Africa versus New Zealand, in Nelspruit on Saturday.

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South Africa

Jake's million dollar question for Boks

OPINION: World Cup-winning former Springbok coach Jake White gives his honest assessment of the state of South African rugby.

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New Zealand

Another dilemma for All Blacks head coach

OPINION: In taking a mammoth squad of 36 players to South Africa, the All Blacks are perhaps risking leaving some of their men undercooked for the latter stages of the Rugby Championship.

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Ireland

Springboks v Ireland: An all-green rivalry brewing?

OPINION: A look at the growing rivalry between South Africa and fellow green outfit Ireland.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: How Cheslin Kolbe fractured his jaw

WATCH as Springbok flyer Cheslin Kolbe suffers a suspected jaw fracture in South Africa's 30-14 win over Wales in Cape Town at the weekend.

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Will Skelton about his 'BIG' brothers: 'I get bullied when I go home'

WATCH this giant lock that towers over his opponents and he is not even the biggest in his family!

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South Africa

Player ratings: Bomb squad exploded ... again

OPINION: It was not perfect and it was perhaps more of a slog than most pundits would have expected. Jan de Koning rates the South African players.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Outwit, Outsmart and Outplayed

OPINION: After suffering a first-ever home defeat at the hands of Ireland last weekend, the All Blacks were looking to bounce back at Sky Stadium in the series decider on Saturday.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: More than Irish Luck

OPINION: Ireland made history once again as they toppled the All Blacks in Wellington to claim a series victory in New Zealand for the first time ever.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Outmuscled

OPINION: Wales failed to build on last weekend’s historic win as they were well beaten by South Africa on Saturday.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Reality Check for Rennie

OPINION: Both England and Australia came into the third and final test of their series with promising performances under their belt.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: England save Eddie's blushes

OPINION: Not many England sides leave the Sydney Cricket Ground victorious, but Courtney Lawes’ 2022 tourists succeeded where Joe Root’s failed thanks to a battling 21-17 series-clinching success.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Painting Bloem Red

OPINION: Wales levelled the Series with a narrow 13-12 win over the Springboks in Bloemfontein.

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Ireland

Player ratings: A damp squib

OPINION: Sam Smith rates the New Zealand Maori players after their 24-30 loss to Ireland in a wet Wellington on Tuesday!

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Ireland

Player ratings: Irish eyes are smiling

OPINION: Josh Raisey rates the Irish players after their 30-24 win over New Zealand Maori in Wellington on Tuesday!

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South Africa

Jake opens up on Bok boss: 'Jacques Nienaber missed a trick'

OPINION: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White shared his insight following the Springboks' defeat to Wales in Bloemfontein.

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Player Ratings: History Makers

OPINION: History was made in Dunedin as Ireland beat the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time.

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Australia

Player Ratings: The Farrell show

OPINION: England levelled their series in Australia with a much-improved display that delivered a 25-17 win in Brisbane.

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Australia

Player Ratings: Reality hits Rennie and Wallabies

OPINION: England descended on Brisbane with intent and physicality that had Australia on the backfoot early.

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South Africa

Jacques Nienaber's 'A-Team': What does it look like?

OPINION: Now that the 'master plan' - in giving all 42 players game time - backfired spectacularly, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is going to revert to his 'A-team' for the decisive third Test against Wales.

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South Africa

Player ratings: Bomb squad saves Bok blushes

OPINION: Jan de Koning rates the South Africa players after their come-from-behind 32-29 win over Wales at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Australia

Player ratings: Beating the odds

OPINION: Jack O'Rourke rates the Australian players after their 'against all odds' 30-28 win over England in Perth on Saturday.

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Australia

Player ratings: Too little, too late

OPINION: Gavin Harper rates the England players after their 28-30 loss to Australia in Perth on Saturday.

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Second Phase

Win South Africa v Wales Tickets!

Following a blistering First Test match, we’ve got our hands on some tickets to the Series finale as South Africa takes on Wales in Cape Town on 16 July!

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Should South Africa have been awarded THAT match-winning penalty?

WATCH as Nigel Owens, in this week's Whistle Watch, reviews some of the most contentious incidents of the past weekend.

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South Africa

Changes the Boks MUST make

OPINION: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is unlikely to throw the baby out with the bath water.

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VIDEO: Nigel Owens says Stormers were 'very lucky'

WATCH as Nigel Owens dives into the biggest referee decisions across the world, including the Stormers' URC win.

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Player ratings: Defence wins trophies

OPINION: The Pumas wrote a new chapter in the Currie Cup history, becoming only the eighth team to win South Africa's most prized domestic trophy.

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Player ratings: Stage fright

OPINION: The emotion of the occasion, their first Final in 52 years, got the better of Griquas.

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New Zealand

The real All Black bolters

OPINION: There were some significant omissions from the first All Blacks squad of the year announced on Monday.

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Jake White: The full interview - what he really said

WATCH the entire interview by Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White in the wake of his team's loss to the Stormers in the URC Final.

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VIDEO: Was he the greatest stepper ever?

TRIBUTE: One of the greatest players to wear the No.10 shirt for Wales, as well as the British and Irish Lions, Phil Bennett, has died at the age of 73.

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Overhauling the All Blacks as Ireland & SA loom

OPINION: RugbyPass writer Ben Smith takes a look at how the All Black team can be overhauled ahead of the July series against Ireland and the Rugby Championship encounters with South Africa.

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VIDEO: The song that rocks @THESTORMERS

WATCH as @THESTORMERS break out into song in their dressing room after their impressive 28-17 win over @EdinburghRugby in the  @URCOfficial quarterfinal last weekend.

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Ten years on: Can Stormers avoid another choke?

OPINION: @AngyboyJ looks back, 10 years into the past, to see if there are lessons to be learnt for @THESTORMERS class of 2022?

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VIDEO: Loftus explodes in euphoria

WATCH as Loftus Versfeld explodes in euphoria after a sensational match-winning drop-goal!

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Old school Kiwi Thugby

WATCH as we bring you this throwback compilation of the gnarliest hits in New Zealand rugby history.

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Have schools lost the plot with 'win at all costs' attitude

OPINION: @rugby365 columnist and two-time World Rugby Junior Championship winner Eugene Eloff shines the spotlight on the skewed priorities of some schools.

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The worst goal-kicking antics

WATCH as we bring you five of the weirdest goal-kicking stances in the game!

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OPINION

Kiwi scribe unpacks red-card shortcomings

OPINION: Rugbypass writer Ben Smith delves into the functionality of red cards regarding high tackles and player safety.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Springboks on the rampage

WATCH as we bring you 10 of the best tries scored by South Africa this past decade!

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News

VIDEO: This 'loadshedding' commentary will have you in stitches

There was some added drama in the Currie Cup clash between the Pumas and Western Province in Nelspruit on Friday.

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Second Phase

This is what #SouthAfrican stadiums are missing!

WATCH as the Lansdowne Road crowd in Dublin shows exactly what is missing from South African stadiums - SPIRIT!

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Second Phase

The worrying decline of NZ's teams

OPINION: Hamish Bidwell takes a look at the decline of New Zealand's Super Rugby franchises.

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Fans had enough: New global competitition will not eliminate boredom

OPINION: Hamish Bidwell asks whether a new global rugby competition will be a solution to fan boredom.

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VIDEO: Brutal justice for pitch invader

WATCH as the Eden Park stadium security teach a pitch invader a BRUTAL lesson.

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Siya Kolisi opens up about his future

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siyamthanda Kolisi talks about what the future might hold for him!

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South Africa

How Boks could go from 'average' to 'sensational' in 2022

OPINION: New Zealand-based Ben Smith takes a look at the 2022 Test season and what it holds for South Africa.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Angry parent manhandles schoolboy rugby player

There were some shocking scenes at a schoolboy rugby match between Northwood High and Kearsney College on Saturday.

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Varsity Cup Final drama: Try, or no try?

WATCH as we bring you a video of the dramatic last moments of the Varsity Cup Final between Tuks and Maties in Stellenbosch on Monday.

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Second Phase

Trans-Tasman's latest Super flop

OPINION: Ben Smith takes a look at the latest gimmick in Super Rugby Pacific that flopped!

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Second Phase

Who is knocking on the Bok door?

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

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VIDEO: Crazy penalty against attacking team for 'causing' high tackle

WATCH as seasoned referee Wayne Barnes stirs up  a storm by penalising the attacking team for 'causing' a high tackle against them

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VIDEO: Inside a Springbok alignment camp

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

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OPINION

Kiwi view: Why England don't need Rassie

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

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'We must cancel the Test match, now!'

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

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North v South: Predict and win FREE tickets

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

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Classic Kolbe lights up France

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

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Second Phase

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

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

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Second Phase

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

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

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England

RFU: 'Dishonest and insulting to England fans'

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

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England

Player Ratings: Not good enough

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

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Ireland

Player Ratings: Triple Crown winners

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

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Scotland

Player Ratings: All bark and no bite

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

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Second Phase

Watch the most sublime 'aria' in full cry

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

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Wales

Player Ratings: Cardiff shocker

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

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England

Player ratings: Pure emerald

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

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Player ratings: Red mist

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

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France

Player Ratings: Gutsy France

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

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Laugh a little with the Springboks

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

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Scotland

Player ratings: Bonus for Scotland

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

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Munster to get 'traditional' Loftus welcome

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

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VIDEO: 'That is just Frans Steyn ...'

WATCH as two-time World Cup-winning Springbok Frans Steyn has a light-hearted chat with the referee, before calmly slotting a touchline conversion.

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Whistle Watch: Nigel Owens on Italy's 13-player decision!

WATCH Whistle Watch returns after a controversial week in the Six Nations.

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VIDEO: When South Africans go head-to-head in the MLR

WATCH as South African players leave their mark on a game in the United States Major League Rugby.

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VIDEO: The worst fake injuries

WATCH as we bring you a collection of fake injuries - rugby players behaving like soccer clowns.

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OPINION

Why the Boks-All Blacks rivalry transcends the Rugby Champs

South Africa’s involvement with New Zealand and Australia long predates the existence of the Rugby Championship

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OPINION

Player Ratings: The era of the 'Wonderkid'

OPINION: England inflicted a fifth consecutive Six Nations defeat at Twickenham on fierce rivals Wales thanks to a gritty 23-19 success.

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Ireland

Player Ratings: Too Easy

OPINION: Eight points behind France with an inferior 36-points difference coming into this Six Nations Round Three fixture in Dublin, Ireland knew what they needed to do on Sunday at Aviva Stadium – win and win well.

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Player Ratings: What hoodoo?

OPINION: France’s hopes of claiming a first Six Nations title in 12 years and a fourth Grand Slam since 2000 are very much alive following their 36-17 round three win at Murrayfield.

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Player Ratings: Murrayfield Misfire

OPINION: Scotland were unable to derail France’s dreams of a Grand Slam as the visitors recorded a bonus-point win at Murrayfield.

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When will referees end this madness?

SPOTLIGHT: England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie’s tackle technique has been put under the spotlight.

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VIDEO: Big Foot is loose in the MLR

WATCH as the Pretoria-born loose forward Riekert Hattingh goes on the rampage for his Major League Rugby club the Seattle Seawolves.

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VIDEO: What you did not know about Siya

PLAYER IN FOCUS: The United Rugby Championship and Roc Nation combined to produce a series shining the spotlight on off-field endeavours, telling unique stories.

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VIDEO: Weekend Currie Cup highlights

WATCH as we bring you the highlights from the weekend's Round Four Currie Cup matches - all the drama!

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England

Player ratings: One-way traffic

OPINION: Paul Smith rates the England players after their 33-0 Six Nations shut-out of Italy.

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France

Player ratings: Pole position

OPINION: Paul Smith rates the French players after their 30-24 win over Ireland on Saturday!

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France

Player ratings: Butter fingers

OPINION: Liam Heagney rates the Ireland players after their 24-30 loss to France on Saturday!

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Scotland

Player ratings: Masterclass in game management

OPINION: Will Owen rates the Welsh players after their 20-17 Six Nations win over Scotland.

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Scotland

Player ratings: The drought continues

OPINION: Gavin Harper rates the Scottish players after their 17-20 Six Nations loss to Wales.

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VIDEO: Twenty controversial moments you will never get over

WATCH as we bring you 20 of the most controversial moments in the game - from blatant cheating to just plain daft brain explosions.

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Japan

VIDEOS: Kriel scores two stunning tries in defeat

WATCH as Springboks utility back Jesse Kriel scored a double in the latest round of Japan Rugby League One action.

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Player Ratings: Irish dominance

OPINION: Ireland have beaten Wales 29 – 7 in their opening Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium.

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Player Ratings: History makers

OPINION: Scotland recorded consecutive wins over England for the first time since 1984 as a late Finn Russell penalty ensured they retained the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield.

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Player Ratings: So close

OPINION: Scotland won consecutive Calcutta Cups for the first time since 1984 by claiming a tense 20-17 win at rainy Murrayfield.

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France

Player Ratings: The favourites

OPINION: Six Nations favourites France launched their 2022 campaign with a comfortable 37-10 home win over perennial strugglers Italy.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Big(gar) problems for Wales

OPINION: Fronted by new skipper Dan Biggar, Wayne Pivac’s men were given the tough task of chasing an away scalp in Dublin to open their Six Nations campaign.

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Second Phase

Living below zero - No problem for a barefooted ThorMeulen

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok Duane Vermeulen arrives for a post-match interview barefooted and in shorts ... in sub-zero temperatures.

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VIDEO: Springbok lock's insane skills

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok lock Lodewyk de Jager produces a sublime juggling act for his English club Sale Sharks.

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Latest News

VIDEO: The most controversial red cards

Some of the most controversial sending offs have occurred due to players being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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Second Phase

Which Boks made world Top 10?

OPINION: We bring you a list of the top 10 players in the world. Which members of the No.1-ranked South African team made it?

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News

VIDEO: The Stormers' winning try that 'nobody' saw

WATCH as @rugby365com brings you - with the assistance of contributor @AngyboyJ - the match-winning try by the Stormers that nobody saw.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Ten most brutal tackles of all time

WATCH as we bring you 10 of the most brutal tackles of all time.

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OPINION

A Goode 2022 preview: Year of Les Bleus

OPINION: RugbyPass columnist and former England flyhalf Andy Goode has a very interesting take on what to expect in 2022.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Special plays that will blow your mind

WATCH as we bring you a collection of very special and skilful plays in the game.

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Second Phase

Legal challenges facing Rugby Union in 2022

OPINION: Rugbypass contributor Jamie Horner looks at the key challenges facing the sport in 2022.

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OPINION

Bok stars set to dominate Japan Rugby League

Super Rugby Pacific is still a month-and-a-half away from kick-off, but footy fans in the Asia-Pacific corner of the globe can get their rugby fix as early as this weekend.

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South Africa

'Blind believers': Boks' No.1 status questioned

OPINION: The Springboks finished the season still holding World Rugby’s No.1 ranking, but were they the best team?

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OPINION

Why France are favourites to win World Cup 2023

OPINION: With the World Cup in two years time, the big question is who are the contenders for the coveted title.

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OPINION

Most memorable moments of 2021

OPINION: The rugby season started with Covid-19 postponement and now it is ending on the same note.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: 'Every forward's worst nightmare'

Kick tennis is a part of rugby that many spectators, and even players, do not necessarily like, but begrudgingly accept that it is part of the modern game.

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Second Phase

Du Preez twins prove their worth

STAT ATTACK: The Springboks have plenty of talent when it comes to versatile forwards and it was on display in the Premiership on Saturday.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Bryan Habana's 'best try'

The Bulls turned back the clock to revisit "one of the best tries you will ever see".

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News

Green's incredible Premiership stats

STAT ATTACK: Harlequins fullback Tyrone Green is one of the best players in the Premiership at the moment.

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OPINION

ANALYSIS: How rugby has revolutionised

STATS ATTACK:  A look at how rugby has evolved at a remarkably rapid rate.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Vermeulen learns Ulster slang

Springbok superstar Duane Vermeulen took some time out to learn some Ulster slang.

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Second Phase

SA v NZ: Looking at the depth

OPINION: @rugby365com contributor Angus Opperman looks at the depth of South Africa and New Zealand, with a view to a midweek game between their second-string teams in 2022.

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New Zealand

Worrying comments: All Blacks might be losing the plot

OPINION: RugbyPass writer Ben Smith dissects some worrying comments from the All Blacks' leadership.

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OPINION

Kiwi media weighs in on Foster as All Black coach

OPINION: The major talking point and concern among All Blacks supporters is the man in the driver seat, Ian Foster.

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South Africa

The top Boks of 2021

SPOTLIGHT: It's that time of the year again when we start to reflect on the rugby season.

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Second Phase

Stuart Hogg v Willie le Roux: Who kicks to world's longest spiral?

WATCH as Scotland's Stuart Hogg takes on South African Willie le Roux to find out which of them can make the longest spiral kick!

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Second Phase

Why this Bok made the U23 World XV

OPINION: Alex McLeod takes a look at the brightest young talent on display this year and only one Springbok makes the cut!

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VIDEO: Kok gives Wallaby a crash course in SA lingo

WATCH as Werner Kok took some time out to give his new teammate Ben Tapuai a lesson in South African lingo.

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VIDEO: Name a more freakish natural athlete ...

WATCH as we bring you some of the best moments of former Springbok No.8 Pierre Spies - a freakish athlete if there ever was one!

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Second Phase

VIDEO: When brutal Boks bully the All Blacks

WATCH as we bring you a collection of some of the best hits from past games between South Africa and New Zealand.

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Second Phase

World XV for November

OPINION: The RugbyPass duo of Jamie Lyall and Owain Jones picked a team from the players they thought were the most impressive in November.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Frik du Preez's funny rugby oration

WATCH as Springbok legend Frik du Preez addresses a crowd and produces some real rugby pearlers.

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Second Phase

WIN Christmas stocking stuffer

COMPETITION TIME: Want to get the ultimate stocking stuffer for someone? Here's your chance.

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Second Phase

There's a new sheriff in town: Welcome to Loftus Gert Smal

WATCH as the Bulls' new Currie Cup coach dishes out his own version of 'justice'.

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OPINION

The impact of Rassie's ban on Springboks

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock takes a look at how South African will fair without Director of Rugby Johan 'Rassie' Erasmus.

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Second Phase

Where Springboks rank on All Black list

OPINION: Alex McLeod ranks New Zealand's Tests for 2021 from worst to best. Look where South Africa come in!

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News

VIDEO: When referees school players

WATCH as a couple of referees bring out their best chirps to put seasoned players in their place in the United Rugby Championship at the weekend.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: BlitzBoks involved in bizarre passage of play

WATCH as we bring you a bizarre bit of play in the Blitzboks' clash with Japan at the Dubai Sevens on Friday.

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Second Phase

The big URC enigma: Why the rush to cancel?

OPINION: @king365ed attempts to unpack the head-scratching decision to cancel the weekend's URC Round Six matches, leaving the South African teams in the lurch.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Willie le Roux roasted

WATCH as retired Springboks Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger have a bit of fun at the expense of 2019 World Cup winner Willie le Roux.

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Second Phase

VIDEOS: The most bizarre kicks

WATCH as we bring you a couple of bizarre kicks from years gone by - one in Ireland and one in New Zealand.

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South Africa

Ben Smith: Boks are 'very good, not great'

OPINION: Rugbypass writer Ben Smith shares his views on the Springboks' 2021 season.

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OPINION

Tonga's World Cup team under new eligibility laws

OPINION: A look at World Rugby’s refreshed eligibility laws impact on tier two nations.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: 'Evidence' of World Rugby's big blunder

WATCH as we bring you 'evidence' of why World Rugby made a massive blunder in not nominating Eben Etzebeth for the Player of the Year award.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: So close

OPINION: Leezil Hendricks rates the South African players after their loss to England on Saturday! 

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Sweet Revenge

OPINION: This was a November heavyweight clash that lived up to his box office billing, the outcome going right down to the wire before the 80th minute Marcus Smith penalty edged England to their gripping 27-26 November  Series victory.

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Ireland

Player ratings: One-horse race

OPINION: Liam Heagney rates the Ireland players after their 53-7 rout of Argentina in Dublin on Sundsay.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Fall of the empire

OPINION: The All Blacks have finished their 2021 international season with another loss, going down to France 40-25 at Stade de France in Paris. It was also their second loss in as many Tests after going down to Ireland last weekend.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Leaving it late

OPINION: Will Owen rates the Wales players after their narrow 29-28 win over Australia on Saturday.

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Scotland

Player ratings: Hung on grimly

OPINION: Gavin Harper rates the Scottish players after their hard-earned win over Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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South Africa

Why World Rugby was wrong to snub Kolisi

ANALYSIS: RugbyPass writer Ben Smith looks at why Siya Kolisi should have been on the shortlist for World Rugby's Player of the Year.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Pure Dublin ecstasy

OPINION: This has quickly become the norm and not the elusive scalp for Ireland as they defeated the All Blacks for the third time in five meetings.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Boks' water boy back in full cry

WATCH as South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus returns to his 'water boy' duties for the Springboks.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Fortunate

OPINION: Wayne Pivac’s men faced the ignominy of dropping out of the top 10 in World Rugby’s ranking if they lost to Fiji.

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Second Phase

Going old school: This is hardcore

WATCH as we bring you a glance at what rugby was like in the amateur days, before the over-regulated professional era.

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Second Phase

Eben edges Siya in Bok popularity poll

SPOTLIGHT: Ever wondered who is the most popular Springbok? It certainly is not the captain Siyamthanda Kolisi - although he runs a close second.

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Second Phase

The true value of experience

OPINION: @rugby365com contributor Angus Opperman unpacks the latest selection debate swirling around the Springbok team.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Plonker Jonker at it again ...

WATCH as our infamous TMO Marius Jonker gets another call badly wrong.

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Australia

Player ratings: The bitter taste of defeat

OPINION: The Wallabies entered their match with Scotland sitting on five straight victories and there would have been plenty of confidence Australia could arrest their two-match losing streak against the home side.

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South Africa

Player ratings: Leaving it late

OPINION: South African finally broke their Cardiff drought, but they left it rather late - sealing the 23-18 win with an Elton Jantjies penalty in the last minutes.

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Wales

Player ratings: So near, yet so far

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the Welsh players after their 18-23 loss to South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Scotland

Player Ratings: Gritty Scots

OPINION: Scotland maintained their winning run with a hard-fought win over Australia at Murrayfield.

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South Africa

Willie le Roux: Proving people wrong

WATCH as Springbok legends Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger chat to World Cup-winning Bok Willie le Roux about his remarkable career.

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South Africa

The real message Jantjies' selection sends

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock takes a look at the reasons for the changes to the South African backline against Wales.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Back on top

OPINION: There is something old school about getting up early on a spring morning, grabbing a coffee and watching a packed stadium of rabid Europeans finding joy backing their team in taking on the All Blacks.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Mission impossible

OPINION: Depleted Wales faced a Herculean task as they tackled New Zealand in their Nations Series opener at a sold-out Principality Stadium.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: The Steyn show

OPINION: Scotland’s opening match of the 2021  Nations Series saw a rare joint captaincy of the team shared by Ali Price and Jamie Ritchie.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: World Cup's best Trick & Treat moments

WATCH as we bring you some of the best trickery from World Cup tournaments down the years!

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South Africa

The 'hard done by' Bok cases

OPINION: It was a bit disappointing to see some of South Africa's top performers at franchise level miss out on Springbok selection for the end-of-year tour.

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New Zealand

Rugby's rich list: Pollard still No.1

SPOTLIGHT: An All Black star and a World Cup-winning Springbok jointly top an updated list of rugby’s highest-played players.

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South Africa

Why Nienaber should give No.10 jersey to Elton Jantjies

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock takes a look at South Africa's backline options for the upcoming end-of-year tour.

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Second Phase

Madness and mayhem ...

WATCH as we bring you some absolute madness and mayhem from the game we all love...

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New Zealand

Player Ratings: Rampant All Blacks

OPINION: As we know the US of A is big on fanfare and entertainment and the prematch theatre got us in an expectant mood for a huge game.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Winning is a habit

OPINION: The Wallabies opened their northern tour account with a 32–23 victory of Japan at the Showa Denko Dome in Oita.

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France

VIDEO: Reinach goes full beast mode against Racing 92

Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach scored a superb try in Monpellier's 32-21 win over Racing 92 on Saturday.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: A brave fight

OPINION: They showed plenty of promise, but Japan eventually fell short against the Wallabies in a 23-32 defeat in their first end-of-year test in Oita.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Victor Matfield's tales from his amazing rugby journey

WATCH as Springbok legend Victor Matfield reflects on his amazing rugby journey.

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OPINION

How to keep water carriers in check

OPINION: Rugbypass columnist Paul Smith puts a spotlight on the role of the water carrier.

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Second Phase

I'm not concussed, I'm just hung over

WATCH one of the funniest comebacks, after a referee suggested to a player that he may be concussed.

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Second Phase

Practice the game's ethos: Respect

OPINION: @rugby365com guest columnist Ethienne Reynecke reminds us all of the ethos of the game: Respect!

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Second Phase

'Hiya': When your daughter steals the show

WATCH as Ulster hooker Rob Herring gets 'outplayed' by his daughter during a media interview.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: What the Bulls get up to on their day off

WATCH as the Bulls show us what they get up to when they are away from the rigours of rugby.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Four in a row

OPINION: The Wallabies machine marches on defeating Los Pumas 32-17 at Cbus Stadium on Queensland’s Gold Coast in their final performance of this year's Rugby Championship.

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Second Phase

Is it time for a Rassie video again?

WATCH as we bring you a video that shows how 21 of the points New Zealand scored in their 29-31 loss to South Africa was directly from mistakes the officiating team made.

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Second Phase

Whistle Watch: Why this wasn't a Red Card!

WATCH as retired referee Nigel Owens reviews all the key decisions in this past weekend's Rugby Championship fixtures.

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New Zealand

SnailBoks on a slippery slope

OPINION: Columnist Ben Smith explains why he feels the Springboks aren't running with the All Blacks anymore.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Brain dead Bok game plan

WATCH as we bring six minutes of the worst decision-making you will see from a Springbok team.

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OPINION

Springboks at a crossroads

OPINION: @rugby365com contributor Angus Opperman takes a look at a few concerns South Africa is facing.

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Second Phase

The South African that fixed the Wallaby scrum

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock takes a look at the reasons for Australia's ability to go toe-to-toe with South Africa in the set pieces.

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New Zealand

Some sage advice from Kiwis to Boks

SPOTLIGHT: The gentleman from New Zealand's Aotearoa Rugby Pod has some sage advice to the Springboks.

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New Zealand

Will the 'real' Springboks please stand up?

OPINION: Ben Smith questions the Springboks' right to call themselves 'equals' or even 'worthy challengers' to the All Blacks' No.1 ranking.

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Australia

Player ratings: Pure gold

OPINION: Australia made it back-to-back wins over South Africa with a bonus-point victory in Brisbane. Tom Raine rates the Wallaby players.

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Australia

Player ratings: Fading fast

OPINION: It was, by some distance, South Africa's worst performance under the current coaching set-up.

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Second Phase

The Boks' big Brisbane conundrum

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock looks ahead to the Round Four Rugby Championship showdown between Australia and South Africa.

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New Zealand

Player Ratings: Flawless All Blacks

OPINION: The All Blacks were missing a slew of senior players and that could have made the round 3 match of the Rugby Championship against Argentina challenging.

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Second Phase

Player Ratings: Playing second fiddle

OPINION: Yet again the Sharks had to settle for second-best during the Currie Cup final.

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News

Player Ratings: South Africa's best

OPINION: The Bulls showed why they are South Africa's best team after they won the Currie Cup title for a second time this year.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: What is the Boks' kicking alternative?

WATCH as Robbi Kempson and Swys de Bruin unpacks South Africa's kicking problems in their 26-28 Rugby Championship loss to Australia at the weekend.

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Australia

Where Boks can target Wallabies

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock looks ahead to the Rugby Championship showdown between Australia and South Africa.

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Australia

Player Ratings: Embarrassment in Perth

OPINION: The Wallabies have failed to defeat the All Blacks in 2021 after going down 21-38 at Optus Stadium, Perth in the final instalment of the Bledisloe Cup this season.

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New Zealand

Player Ratings: The rise of the other Ioane

OPINION: What a sense of occasion an amazing venue and a big crowd can bring!

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South Africa

Why teams struggle against Boks' kicking game

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock looks at how the Springboks' kicking game neutralises their opponents' attacking game.

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Second Phase

REVEALED: How Boks are living in lockdown

WATCH as Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber explains how lockdown works at their hotel in Queensland.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: The #BIG Warren Whiteley Farewell

WATCH as former Springbok captain Warren Whitely bids an emotional farewell to Ellis Park.

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Australia

It's the Wallabies the Boks should be worried about

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock said there is one team in world rugby who are well-suited to unlock the Springboks' defence.

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Second Phase

The Willie le Roux magic that created an amazing try

WATCH as we unpack the amazing Makazole Mapimpi try in South Africa's 29-10 win over Argentina at the weekend.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Bulls' new bulldozer

WATCH as we bring you five of the most famous moments from new Bulls recruit Ruan Combrinck.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: The brutal Boks

OPINION: It was not memorable, but it was another effective performance from South Africa.

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Second Phase

Why Kiwis are dismissing the Boks as a threat

OPINION: Dismissing South Africa as a credible threat appears to have become a favourite pastime in Aotearoa.

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Second Phase

Boks' lead cut; Wallabies drop further

WORLD RANKINGS NEWS: Australia is now the lowest-ranked of the four teams in the Rugby Championship.

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Second Phase

Gee WP 'n Roos

WATCH as the new sensation Evan Roos charges his way to the tryline for Western Province against the Lions in a Currie Cup match.

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Argentina

Player ratings: Outclassed

OPINION: Argentina arrived full of hope and bravado, but in the end, they were simply outclassed by South Africa. Jan de Koning rates the Los Pumas players.

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South Africa

Player ratings: Still champions

OPINION: South Africa showed why they remain the world's top-ranked team, beating Argentina 32-12. Jan de Koning rates the Springbok players.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: When size doesn't matter

WATCH as we bring you a wonderful blast from the past - some of the best moments from the 2019 World Cup.

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OPINION

Team of the Lions Series: Springbok dominance

OPINION: With a British & Irish Lions series that went down to the wire, the business of picking a composite team was always going to be a tough ask.

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Second Phase

Why Boks will remain No.1

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa will remain the top-ranked side in the world, even if they are well beaten by Argentina at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this weekend.

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Second Phase

Life after Gatland: Who is next?

SPOTLIGHT: RugbyPass columnist Paul Smith takes a look at possible candidates to replace Warren Gatland as B&I Lions coach for the 2025 trip to Australia.

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Australia

Player ratings: The run continues

OPINION: Test rugby returned to Eden Park for the first time in 2021 when the All Blacks hosted the Wallabies in the opening Bledisloe Cup game of the season.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: SA v B&I Lions - brutal but awesome!

WATCH 10 minutes of AWESOME highlights from South Africa's 2-1 series win over the British and Iri8sh Lions.

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Second Phase

Whistle Watch: Did the ball travel FORWARD?

WATCH as Nigel Owens unpacks the key and some contentious moments in the third and final Test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions.

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OPINION

Lions series: A big lesson to officials

OPINION: “The biggest match outside the World Cup final” was how Nigel Owens described third test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions.

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South Africa

Springboks' Superiority: Fact or illusion?

SPOTLIGHT: Rugbypass writer Ben Smith dissects the Springboks' status following the series win over British and Irish Lions.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: The perfect ending

WATCH as the Springboks erupt into joyous celebrations after the full-time hooter had sounded at the Cape Town Stadium at the weekend.

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Second Phase

Ref watch: Nigel Owens tackles the first Test

WATCH as retired referee Nigel Owens takes a look at some of the contentious decisions in the first Test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Back down to earth

OPINION: After a heated and very public discord during the week, it could be argued that this second Test hype exceeded the first for pre-match hype, but again it was an ugly affair.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Springboks' Redemption

OPINION: The Springboks rebounded in impressive fashion at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, beating the British & Irish Lions 27-9 to draw level in the Lions Series.

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Second Phase

Is this the Kyle Sinckler bite?

WATCH as British and Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler appears to sink his teeth into the arm of South African lock Franco Mostert.

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South Africa

How B&I Lions exploited Springboks' biggest weakness

OPINION: Rugbypass writer Ben Smith dissects Springboks' 17-22 defeat to British and Irish Lions in the opening Test match on Saturday.

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OPINION

Has SA Rugby tempted fate?

OPINION: The game is the ultimate humbler.

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South Africa

A Goode view on RassieGate: Most of it is true

OPINION: RugbyPass columnist and former England flyhalf Andy Goode has an interesting take on the RassieGate saga.

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South Africa

Player ratings: British and Irish Lions roar

OPINION: It was a tense Test match that delivered on physicality, but failed in the spectacle department. Ian Cameron rates the British and Irish players.

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South Africa

Player ratings: Champions no more

OPINION: South Africa failed to maintain the first-half intensity and got blown away by the British and Irish Lions in the first Test in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Second Phase

Blast from the past: Do you remember the greatness?

WATCH as we look back to the second Test from the 2009 series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions - regarded as one of the most brutal matches ever.

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Second Phase

Highlights: South Africa v B&I Lions - First Test

WATCH as we recap all the drama from the opening contest in the three-Test series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town at the weekend.

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South Africa

Player Ratings: Outclassed

OPINION: The Stormers put up a good fight in the opening 25 minutes of their game against the British and Irish Lions before the difference in class began to show.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: The drama of 2009 B&I Lions series opener

WATCH as we recap the first Test of the 2009 British and Irish Lions tour - a dramatic series opener.

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Second Phase

Springboks: Van toeka tot nou

WATCH as we bring you some tasty titbits ahead of the three-Test series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Two steps back

OPINION: The Wallabies came agonisingly close to securing a series-clinching victory against the French at AAMI Stadium in Melbourne, however were narrowly defeated 26-28 in an enthralling encounter.

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OPINION

Players Ratings: Costly mistake

OPINION: For the Sharks, it was a chance to right the wrongs in what was the second encounter against the British and Irish Lions.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Rattled in the Kraal

OPINION: The withdrawal of Finn Russell and Maro Itoje just 90 minutes before kick-off may have rattled the British and Irish Lions.

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New Zealand

Player Ratings: Untidy performance

OPINION: The All Blacks survived a big scare from Fiji as they scored 26 unanswered points in the final quarter of an hour to secure a 57-23 win.

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0
Second Phase

VIDEO: Kwagga's new role with the Boks

WATCH as the spotlight is shone on Albertus Smith, who played at No.8 for the Springboks against Georgia.

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British & Irish Lions

Player ratings: Men against boys

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the British and Irish player after their 54-7 rout of the Sharks at Ellis Park on Wednesday.

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South Africa

Player ratings: Schooled by men in red

OPINION: The Sharks would have learned one very valuable lesson - they are way off the pace they need to be if they hope to compete internationally.

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South Africa

Player ratings: Mauled at the den

OPINION: The Johannesburg-based Lions were outclassed from start to finish in an entertaining game that saw the British and Irish Lions run riot.

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Second Phase

Player ratings: In cruise mode

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the British and Irish Lions after their 56-14 mauling of the Johannesburg-based Lions.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Cheslin Kolbe on his epic 50-metre drop-goal

WATCH Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe talks about his epic drop-goal in the Top 14 final for Toulouse against La Rochelle.

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Ireland

Player ratings: Sweet revenge

OPINION: Ireland got back to action 15 weeks after they finished the Six Nations with a resounding flourish. Liam Heagney rates the Irish players!

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Georgia

Player Ratings: Rusty Boks

OPINION: After a 20-month absence from the international game, the Springboks were a bit rusty in their 40-9 win over Georgia.

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Second Phase

VIDEO: Fourie du Preez - the man, the myth, the legend

WATCH as three legends of the game - Fourie du Preez, Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers exchange some tall tales and good laughs.

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British & Irish Lions

Officials 'lack a hard edge'

OPINION: Rugbypass contributor Paul Smith takes a closer look at the officiating during the British and Irish Lions win over Johannesburg-based Lions on Saturday.

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Second Phase

Boks' special welcome: 'Yes, ma se kinders'

WATCH as the Springbok players extend a special welcome top the British and Irish Lions - in several of the country's 11 languages.

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Player ratings: Counting the cost of a win

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the British and Irish Lions players after their 28-10 win over Japan in Edinburgh.

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VIDEO: Beating the B&I Lions

WATCH as we bring you the ultimate trailer ahead of the three-Test series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions.

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'I’m fortunate I can still play rugby'

WATCH as Springbok star and World Rugby Player of the Year 2019 opens up about the horror injury that almost ended his career.

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South Africa

Big update on injured Boks

SPOTLIGHT: There was some good news for Bok fans on Wednesday.

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New Zealand

All Blacks squad: The winners and losers

OPINION: The first All Blacks squad of the year has been named for next month’s Test series against Tonga and Fiji, and there is no shortage of talking points about the side.

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South Africa

VIDEO: The greatest South African rugby side of all time

We were lucky enough to speak to Springbok rugby legends Pierre Spies and John Smit as they recalled their memories of the 2009 British and Irish Lions series.

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South Africa

VIDEO: Gatland's opening speech to 2021 B&I Lions squad

WATCH was Warren Gatland delivers his opening speech to the 2021 British and Irish Lions squad ahead of their tour to South Africa.

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Premiership semifinal a sneak preview of brutality expected in B&I Lions series

OPINION: @king365ed gives you a sneak preview of just how brutal the Tests series between the Springboks and the British and Irish Lions could be.

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The time Os, Schalk, and Victor almost got sent home

VIDEO: Want to know what players get up to on tour? Watch as three retired Springbok unpack some of the behind the scenes events.

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VIDEO: The punch-up that caused B&I Lions captain to have a black eye

WATCH the footage that emerged of the now infamous training ground punch-up between two Welsh players.

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South Africa

Bok coach's second row conundrum

SPOTLIGHT: As Jacques Nienaber gets ready to name his Springbok squad on Saturday, several positions will be under the spotlight.

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Pieter-Steph reveals his 'fab five'

WATCH as 2019 World Rugby Player of the year Pieter-Steph du Toit names his favourite players from around the globe.

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VIDEO: Springbok's unique farewell sets Internet ablaze

WATCH as Springbok loose forward Uzair Cassiem set the Internet ablaze with his unique farewell message to Welsh region Scarlets.

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Which version of Richie Mo'unga will arrive at the All Blacks?

OPINION: RugbyPass correspondent Ben Smith wonders which version of Richie Mo'unga will arrive at the All Blacks this year.

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How to restore Super Rugby to its glory days

CROSSING THE BORDER: When it was confirmed that two Pacific Island franchises will enter Super Rugby next year, it seemed the fledgling competition had turned a corner.

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VIDEO: Why 2009 B&I Lions tour was so ferociously physical

WATCH as share some unique stories from the brutal British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 2009.

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VIDEO: Is this the luckiest try ever?

WATCH as we bring you one of the most fortuitous tries ever.

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VIDEO: Bok pocket rocket in race for Euro gong

WATCH as we bring you the five finalists for the European Cup Try of the Season.

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VIDEO: Analysing Pieter-Steph du Toit

WATCH as we bring you an analysis of the World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit.

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Stormers rock the Rainbow Cup

TEAM OF THE WEEK: Sean Holley takes a stab at naming the best players from 16 teams in the Rainbow Cup.

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VIDEO: Why The Lions Tour of South Africa is so brutal

WATCH as we bring you Episode Two of the #SpiritofRugby series with unique stories of the iconic British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 1997.

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VIDEO: 'Boks, we are coming for you!'

WATCH as the British and Irish Lions start to stir up the emotions ahead of their eight-match trip to South Africa.

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Stormers: Clueless or just growing pains?

OPINION: @rugby365com contributor Angus Opperman opens up on the Stormers' performances in the first two rounds of the Rainbow Cup.

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VIDEO: Rugby for dummies - the laws explained

WATCH as a rugby fan attempts to explain the laws of the game to a friend - with hilarious consequences.

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VIDEO: Is Buck the toughest rugby player ever?

WATCH as we bring you one of the most amazing stories to come from the game played with an oval-shaped ball.

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Kolbe makes internationals look like amateurs

WATCH as the BT Sports' #RugbyTonight and 2007 World Cup-winning Springbok captain John Smit puts the spotlight on Cheslin Kolbe.

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Boks @ No.1: It is just an illusion

OPINION: New Zealand columnist Ben Smith takes a swipe at the Springboks' claims that they are the world's best team.

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Pranking a Springbok captain

LISTEN as the famous prankster Darren Simpson calls up 1995 World Cup-winning Springbok captain Francois Pienaar.

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Rainbow Cup alternative: Springbok Tri-series

OPINION: With the Rainbow Cup now effectively turned into a domestic series, @rugby365com contributor Angus Opperman has come up with a novel idea.

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Eben Etzebeth v Jim Hamilton: Their famous fight

WATCH as Jim Hamilton and Eben Etzebeth reminisce about the infamous clash they had in Nelspruit back in 2013.

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The cash-flush World XV

SPOTLIGHT: Being a World Cup winner has more benefits than just being able to lift a golden trophy.

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Rugby's best WWE moments

WATCH as we bring you some amazing moments from the game - a WWE collection.

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England

B&I Lions: The list of potential casualties

OPINION: Warren Gatland opted for a 41-man British and Irish Lions squad to travel to New Zealand in 2017, but is going for a slimline 36-man squad to take on South Africa later this year.

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VIDEO: Bulls ready to unleash new recruit

WATCH a highlights pack of the Bulls' latest recruit - Springbok Marcell Coetzee.

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VIDEO: Mouthguards key to World Rugby's concussion drive

SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby is going on a massive drive to tackle the problem of head injuries.

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VIDEO: Classic Jake White

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White produces the ultimate 'put-down' of a journalist.

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VIDEOS: Two bans and one 'no action', but which was worse?

WATCH as we bring you three contentious incident from the past weekend's Six Nations. Two resulted in bans and in one there was no action.

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England

Player ratings: An Irish statement

OPINION: Andy Farrell called for a 'statement' performance in the lead-up to this Six Nations finale.

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France

Player ratings: Heartbreak hotel

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the Welsh players after their agonisingly close loss to France!

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England

Player ratings: How the mighty has fallen

OPINION: England arrived in Dublin favourites to make it five wins from five against the Irish and exit the Six Nations on a high.

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'Neanderthal rugby straight out of the 1950s'

OPINION: Campbell Burnes gives us his considerable view on why Super Rugby Aotearoa is leaving the Six Nations for dead.

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Was Maro Itoje's late winner legal?

WHISTLE WATCH returns, as Nigel Owens takes us through the world of rugby through a referee’s eyes.

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Italy

Player Ratings: The Italian job

OPINION: The Italy fixture is fast becoming each weekend’s foregone conclusion, but Wayne Pivac named a strong side as they pursue a Six Nations Grand Slam.

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England

The two crucial calls that benefitted England

REFEREE WATCH: Rugbypass contributor Paul Smith takes a closer look at the officiating during the Six Nations Round four clashes. 

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Ireland

VIDEO: Dancing rhino's outrageous two-step move

WATCH as Ireland's giant prop forward Tadhg Furlong steps two opponents like a fleet-footed back!

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Ireland

Player ratings: Pace and brutality

OPINION: The pace and brutality of the game were right up there in what was a bitterly close contest between two desperate sides. Ian Cameron rates the Irish players.

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Ireland

Player ratings: Fine margins

OPINION: Scotland’s winless run against Ireland extended to six matches as the visitors recorded a 27 – 24 win Gavin Harper rates the Scottish players.

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'Attack gets you noticed, defence gets you picked!'

ANALYSES: Each week of the Six Nations, former England Sevens international and broadcaster Rob Vickerman will shed light on a pivotal aspect of the weekend’s matches.

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Aotearoa Team of the Week: Is this the new All Black midfielder?

OPINION: In the opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa for 2021, last year’s two most impressive teams flexed their muscles.

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Ireland

Player ratings: At long last

OPINION: The inevitable came to pass in Rome, Ireland getting their expected Six Nations win over Italy.

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England

Player ratings: Petulant performance

OPINION: In what was a game that will be remembered as much for the refereeing decisions as it will for the rugby that was played.

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England

Player ratings: Pivac's power play

OPINION: Few would have called this setup going into Round Three of the Six Nations.

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WHISTLE WATCH: Nigel Owens' biggest mistake

WATCH as retired referee Nigel Owens goes through viewers' questions once again.

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Super Rugby

Best of the best: The Top 10 flanks

OPINION: As the Super Rugby Aotearoa, Super Rugby AU and Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competitions inch closer to kick-off, a panel of RugbyPass writers have taken it upon themselves to rank the best players across New Zealand and Australia in each position.

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Super Rugby AU Round One highlights

WATCH as we bring you the highlights of the opening round of Super Rugby AU 2021.

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VIDEO: What is the Bulls' biggest weakness?

WATCH as the double-champion Bulls' technical analyst John-William Meyer answers fans' questions.

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France

Player Ratings: Ireland paid the price

OPINION: They say forwards win rugby matches but this was maybe a case of Ireland’s backs being unable to capitalise on their pack’s dominance.

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Wales

Player Ratings: Back down to earth

OPINION: Scotland were unable to back up their Calcutta Cup win last weekend as they fell to Wales at Murrayfield.

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Scotland

Player Ratings: Rees lightning

OPINION: You sensed Wales came to Scotland with their tails up but little did they know they would they once again benefit from another red card dismissal.

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England

Player Ratings: Sigh of relief for Eddie

OPINION: After the horrors of the Calcutta Cup a week previous, England and Eddie Jones righted the ship with a solid 41-18 win over Italy at Twickenham.

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When the biggest and quickest are not the best

SPOTLIGHT: World Cup-winning former Springbok coach and Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White gives us an insight into what it takes to make it at the top.

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Newlands: How the fans really feel

OPINION: The facts of the Newlands saga are well documented. However, what do the fans, the broader public, think about it all?

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VIDEO: Bok caught in the ultimate prank

WATCH as the Bulls set up their amiable Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane with the ultimate prank.

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Second Phase

Player Ratings: Moment of madness

OPINION: Ireland opened their Six Nations campaign with a 16-21 defeat to Wales in Cardiff. Liam Heagney rates the Ireland players.

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Ireland

Player ratings: Making a meal of it

OPINION: Wales ended a poor run for coach Wayne Pivac, with a 21-16 win in Cardiff. Ian Cameron rates the Wales players!

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England

Player ratings: Group failure

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the England players after they lost 6-11 to a motivated Scotland!

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England

Player ratings: The wait was worth it

OPINION: Scotland has waited 38 years to win at Twickenham. Gavin Harper rates the Scotland players!

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Newlands: The post-season posers

OPINION: As the dust settles on a disjointed, yet satisfying, Currie Cup season, Jan de Koning looks at some of the posers facing one of the franchises.

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VIDEO: Try of the round

WATCH as we bring you the nominations for try of the round in Week One of the Six Nations.

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Team of the tournament: Season's supernovas revealed

OPINION: The @rugby365com selectors sat down and debated, long into the night, before we finally named our stars of the season.

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Would Kolisi make a SANZAAR XV?

SPOTLIGHT: Wales midfielder Jamie Roberts and Scotland flank Ryan Wilson have outlined which Springboks could make a potential SANZAAR XV to take on the British and Lions.

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News

VIDEO: Bulls' Rocket man goes full BEAST mode

WATCH as we bring you a reminder of the strike power the Bulls had in their backline in the Currie Cup season.

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OPINION

Player Ratings: Bulls show true grit

OPINION: The Player Ratings are in for the Bulls after their dramatic win over the Sharks in the Currie Cup Final.

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Player ratings: Too much talk; too little action

OPINION: The Sharks let a 10-point lead slip to suffer a heart-breaking 19-26 loss to the Bulls in the Currie Cup Final. Jan de Koning rates the Sharks players.

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Are these the GREATEST players of the last decade?

WATCH as we count down 10 of the best players from the last decade.

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VIDEO: Faf the Green Mamba

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf Francois de Klerk is compared to the strike power of the venomous green mamba.

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OPINION

Six Nations: Greedy or just short-sighted?

Are the Six Nations greedy or just short-sighted when it comes to the plight of the Pacific Nations?

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News

Team of the Week: Blue and white hoops

READERS' VIEW: The votes have been counted and the readers' Currie Cup Team of the Week for Round Six has been revealed.

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VIDEO: Ulster squad's reaction to Coetzee's Bulls move

REACTION: Flyhalf Ian Madigan revealed the Ulster squad's response when Marcell Coetzee announced that he was heading back to South Africa to play for the Bulls.

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Second Phase

Team of the Week: Get those votes in!

READERS' VIEW: Round Six of the Currie Cup is done and dusted and now it's time for the readers to vote for their team of the week.

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News

Team of the Week: Cheetahs dominate the votes

READERS' VIEW: With all the votes in, players from the Cheetahs dominate the rugby365 readers' Team of the Week for Round Five.

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Second Phase

Team of the Week: It's time to vote!

READERS' VIEW: It is that time of the week again. You get to vote for your team of the week.

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The raw beauty of scrum power

WATCH as we bring you some of the game's biggest and fiercest scrums.

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Second Phase

Team of the Week: Votes are in

READERS' VIEW: The Lions, the form team of the Currie Cup, got an overwhelming vote of confidence from the @rugby365com readers.

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Second Phase

The Alternative Team of the Decade

OPINION: Josh Raisey takes a stab at naming his alternative team of the decade!

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Second Phase

Genius passes and offloads

WATCH as we bring you some of the best genius passes and offloads in the game.

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Second Phase

Team of the Week: Vote Now!

READERS' VIEW: It is that time of the week again. You get to vote for your team of the week.

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Second Phase

Team of the Week: Readers' votes are in

OPINION: The votes are in. You, the readers, have spoken and here is your Team of the Week - after the third week of Currie Cup action.

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Second Phase

CONCUSSION: What happens inside the head

WATCH as a group of doctors explain what happens inside the brain of a player when he/she gets concussed.

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Second Phase

VIDEOS: Weekend highlights

WATCH as we bring you the highlights from the main matches at the weekend-Currie Cup Round Four and European Cup Round Two.

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Second Phase

You have to give him the two points ... just for that

WATCH as New Zealander utility back Baden Kerr from Counties Manukau makes the most incredible kick ever.

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Second Phase

Readers' choice: Team of the Week

VOTE NOW: Round Three of the Currie Cup produced some interesting results, which will make for some interesting selections in the Team of the Week.

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Second Phase

Team of the Week: Readers are rather Bullish

OPINION: The @rugby365com readers wanted to have a vote and got their wish. They were rather Bullish when selecting their Currie Cup Round Two Team of the Week.

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Second Phase

Controversial Tries that will frustrate you

WATCH: There have been some highly controversial tries scored over the years and we thought we'd relive some of them.

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England

B&I Lions XV based on Nations Cup form

OPINION: Josh Raisey names his British and Irish Lions form XV, based on the year-end Nations Cup performances.

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Second Phase

THAT head butt...

WATCH as we relive the head butt from Bakkies Botha on Jimmy Cowan that ended in a 9 week ban for Botha

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Second Phase

Etzebeth throws opponent like a ragdoll

WATCH: World Cup-winner Eben Etzebeth made a 100kg opponent look like a ragdoll while turning out for his French-based club Toulon.

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Ireland

Player Ratings: Savings Farrell's year

OPINION: It was by no means perfect.

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England

Player ratings: In the winners' circle

OPINION: Eddie Jones and his England team wrapped up their Nations Cup campaign with a fortuitous win against France.

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0
Second Phase

VIDEO: World Rugby awards!

WATCH as we bring you the World Rugby 2020 awards - including the Team of the Decade!

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0
Second Phase

Readers' team: Vote now!

CURRIE CUP TEAM OF THE WEEK: Following an intriguing Round Two of the Currie Cup, we give you a chance to vote for your favourite player.

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Second Phase

All the weekend highlights

WATCH as we bring you all the drama from the weekend's main international and domestic matches!

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Riotous rugby ... the weirdest events ever seen

WATCH as we bring some of the most amazing, uproarious and skilful scenes ever seen on the field.

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Second Phase

Currie Cup's Week One headliners

READER'S VIEW: The opening round of South Africa's premier domestic competition had it all - intrigue, controversy and most of all an upset.

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England

Player Ratings: Still unbeaten

OPINION: After recording victories over Georgia and Ireland, England wrapped up their pool stage journey at the Nations Cup with a laboured 24-13 win over Wales at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli.

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England

Player Ratings: Good, just not good enough

OPINION: Never had Wales been such heavy underdogs going into a home game against bitter rivals England, and the questions how would they react to the scale of the defensive edifice facing them at the Parc Y Scarlets.

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Second Phase

This week's Form XV

OPINION: The RugbyPass Form XV has plenty of new faces this week - consisting of five French players, four English, and two players each from Argentina, Australia and Wales. 

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Second Phase

Newlands: The crown jewel of SA rugby

WATCH as the late Paul Dobson takes us back to the days of Newlands as a venue of glory and grandeur.

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Argentina

Player ratings: Vamos Los Pumas

OPINION: Alex Shaw has compiled his player ratings for Argentina after their 15-all draw with Australia.

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Argentina

Player ratings: The one that got away

OPINION: Finn Morton  rates the Australian players after their 15-all Tri-Nations Round Four draw with Argentina.

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England

Player Ratings: The solid white wall

OPINION: After comfortably dispatching Georgia in their Nations Cup opener, England recorded their second victory over Ireland in the calendar year with an 18-7 win at Twickenham on Saturday.

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England

Player Ratings: Battered and Bruised

OPINION: This was another sobering fixture for Ireland against England, the fourth in a row – and the second under Andy Farrell – where they just repeatedly ran into a white wall and suffered the frustratingly bruising consequences.

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Wales

PLAYER RATINGS: WALES PREVAIL IN AWFUL CONDITIONS

Wales beat Georgia 18-0 in dour conditions scoring two tries in the process. Here's how RugbyPass rated the indivivual players

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Second Phase

All the weekend highlights

WATCH as we bring you highlights for all the weekend's major matches!

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All Blacks' dramatic slide shows in rankings

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand's dramatic slide in standard is reflected in their drop on the World Rugby rankings.

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Second Phase

Team of the Week: Two-horse race

SUPER RUGBY UNLOCKED SPOTLIGHT: Reader Sean Bagley entertains us with his weekly view of who the best performing players were.

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Second Phase

Why Boks will remain No.1

SPOTLIGHT: Ian Cameron looks into how South Africa's inactivity will affect the Springboks'No.1 world ranking.

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OPINION

Players Ratings: Job done for Scots

OPINION: One can only presume that the Italians watched the Pumas upset win over New Zealand earlier in the day, such was the ferocity of their performance in Florance.

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England

Player Ratings: Failed to impress

OPINION: England got their Nations Cup up and running on Saturday afternoon with a comprehensive 40-0 win over Georgia, putting themselves in a strong position to make a run at the title over the coming weeks.

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0
Second Phase

Reader's choice: Team of the Week

SUPER RUGBY UNLOCKED WEEK FIVE: @rugby365com reader Sean Bagley is back with his weekly contribution to your entertainment.

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Second Phase

Boks 'increase' their gap on All Blacks

WORLD RANKINGS UPDATE: There is some benefit for South Africa sitting on the sidelines.

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England

Nations Cup: Rising stars to watch

OPINION: Nations Cup is finally here and with it, the beginning of the new international season and a fresh crop of youngsters to watch as they forge careers for themselves in the Test arena.

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Australia

Player Ratings: The Bounce back

OPINION: One week is a long time in test rugby.

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0
New Zealand

Player Ratings: Hoodoo continues

OPINION: After a draw and two solid wins, everyone expected the All Blacks to record another crushing victory over the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

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0
Second Phase

Jake White's winning combination

OPINION: Finding the right captain for your team is a unique challenge that faces every coach. Jake White gives us an insight into his thoughts.

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0
Second Phase

The big movers

WORLD RANKINGS NEWS: There were some significant changes to the world rankings, following the weekend's internationals.

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Australia

Player ratings: Worlds apart

OPINION: Mike Rehu rates the New Zealand players after their record 43-5 win over Australia in Bledisloe Cup Three this weekend.

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England

Player ratings: Champions ... again

OPINION: Liam Heagney rates the England players after their successfull trip to Rome!

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Ireland

Player ratings: A bridge too far

OPINION: Liam Heagney rates the Ireland players after they failed miserably in Paris against a classy French team.

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Australia

Player ratings: What to make of these losers

OPINION: Finn Morton rates the Australian players after their record 5-43 loss to New Zealand in the third Bledisloe Cup Test at the weekend.

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0
Second Phase

Videos: All the weekend highlights

WATCH as we bring you highlights from the array of international and domestic action at the weekend.

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0
Second Phase

The sad decline of SA's referees

OPINION: @rugby365 columnist and two-time World Rugby Junior Championship winner Eugene Eloff takes a look at the dramatic decline in refereeing standards in South Africa.

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Second Phase

Handre Pollard on the couch

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok Handre Pollard opens up about his life, injury and reports of his 'big' income.

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0
Super Rugby

Super Rugby Unlocked: Reader's Team of the week

OPINION: It has been three weeks since the Super Rugby Unlocked kicked off and there is some amazing talent on show.

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0
Second Phase

If you tackle the All Blacks, you will beat them

OPINION: RugbyPass scribe Hamish Bidwell takes a look at how easy - or difficult - it is to beat the All Blacks.

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0
Second Phase

The statement Cheetahs are making

STAT ATTACK: We are only two games into Super Rugby Unlocked, but the Cheetahs and their players are already making some big statements with their performances on the field.

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South Africa

The record Habana doesn't want

WATCH: In the latest episode of Couch Commentary, Springbok legend Bryan Habana makes a remarkable admission of a record he holds that he doesn't really like.

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Australia

Player Ratings: Wallaby star was 'dreadful'

OPINION: Dave Rennie’s Wallabies were handsomely defeated 7-27 at Eden Park, Auckland by a disciplined All Black outfit who revelled in the mistake-riddled Wallaby performance.

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0
Australia

Player Ratings: 'This young fella is like a keg of dynamite'

OPINION: The All Blacks were looking for a better performance against the Wallabies after the 16-all draw last weekend in Wellington.

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0
Second Phase

Krappie stealing the show at Lions

SPOTLIGHT: Yet another South African scrumhalf is making waves with his performances on the field.

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0
Australia

Dropgoal: Still an unused weapon by the All Blacks

OPINION: Rugbypass columnist Campbell Burnes looks at why All Blacks refused to utilise the drop gaol during the draw against the Wallabies.

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Second Phase

Jake White reveals what he learnt from Doc's wisdom

JAKE'S JUDGMENT: In his first column for TheXV World Cup-winning coach Jake White believes a broken game can be fixed with a return to old-school values.

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0
Second Phase

The big Damian Willemse debate: Is he, or isn't he good enough?

OPINION: It is not new to South African rugby, but some players just seem to polarise opinion. Damian Willemse is certainly a polarising figure.

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Second Phase

You'll feel these perfectly timed hits

WATCH: There's nothing quite like a perfectly timed tackle to get pumped up for the weekend's plethora of matches.

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Australia

Player ratings: Wallabies are back

OPINION: The Wallabies have announced themselves as a side of the future after working themselves to exhaustion in their 16-all draw with the All Blacks in Wellington. Nick Turnbull rates the Australian players.

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0
Second Phase

Player ratings: Frustrating day for All Blacks

OPINION: International rugby made a welcome return as the All Blacks took on Australia in Wellington. Mike Rehu rates the New Zealand players!

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Second Phase

This minor's got a strong left hook

WATCH: This video showing a player being sent off in an Under-8 rugby league match is going viral.

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Second Phase

MIRACLE MEN: Win a free copy

COMPETITION TIME: Win one of two copies of Lloyd Burnard's latest book, Miracle Men on How Rassie's Springboks Won The World Cup.

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Second Phase

These defenders got it horribly wrong

WATCH: You have got to feel bad for these defenders who were completely sold by their opponents' dummies.

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Second Phase

Haskell, Marler in war of words

WATCH: Former England teammates James Haskell and Joe Marler are currently going head to head in a war of words to see who will come out on top.

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0
Second Phase

VIDEO: When aerial collisions go horribly wrong

A 9 minute video of aerial mayhem showing some of the most brutal and dangerous collisions in the air

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Second Phase

Who are the biggest losers in SA's move north?

OPINION: Tom Vinicombe takes a look at the consequences of South Africa's move north - to a European-based competition and away from SANZAAR.

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Second Phase

Bad lip reading: What players really say

WATCH as we bring you a humorous take on the players in the recent Pro14 Final between Leinster and Ulster.

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South Africa

Level 1: A 'cold' goodbye to Newlands

SPOTLIGHT: "Fellow South Africans, the cabinet decided that the country should move to alert Level 1."

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Second Phase

Who is responsible for the Kings' chaos?

OPINION: @rugby365 columnist and two-time World Rugby Junior Championship winner Eugene Eloff takes a look at how officials in the Eastern, Southern and Western Cape let the game down.

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Second Phase

These mauls are simply unstoppable

WATCH: In anticipation of rugby returning to South Africa, we bring you a compilation of some of the most unstoppable mauls that ended in points on the board.

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Second Phase

The key battleground in WP saga

OPINION: Jan de Koning takes a look at the next big decision that will pave the way for the future success or failure of Western Province rugby.

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Second Phase

The brutal toll on a professional player's body

WATCH as retired England internationals James Haskell and Dylan Hartley explain the brutal tally the game has taken on their bodies.

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Australia

Wallabies squad: The three biggest losers

OPINION: Dave Rennie has named his first Wallabies squad as head coach, selecting just 16 of the 31 players from last year’s Rugby World Cup in favour of the next wave of talent.

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Second Phase

How can the Kings survive this wreck?

OPINION: Jan de Koning takes a look at the systemic problems facing the Southern Kings and asks if they can rise like the proverbial phoenix from the ashes from what appears to be their Armageddon.

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Second Phase

Wading through the 'political mire' in WP Rugby

OPINION: The infamous contretemps in rugby circles in the Western Cape is redoubtable for its fractionalizing effect.

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New Zealand

The grim reality of New Zealand's NPC

SPOTLIGHT: RugbyPass reporter Michael Pulman takes a look at the challenges facing New Zealand's National Provincial Championship.

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Second Phase

Who did it best - Spencer or Ramos?

WATCH: Thomas Ramos is all the rage in France after his magical pass started an exceptional Toulouse counter-attack but is this pass better than All Blacks legend Carlos Spencer?

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OPINION

Why Farrell deserves 'at least a 10-week ban'

OPINION: Former England flyhalf and Rugbypass columnist Andy Goode weighs in on Owen Farrell's latest reckless tackle incident.

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England

England manufacturing their own Pieter-Steph du Toit

OPINION: You would struggle to find too many individual campaigns that top that of the one turned in by Pieter-Steph du Toit last year, as the gifted blindside flank set new standards at his position.

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Second Phase

Rocking an already leaky boat

OPINION: @rugby365 columnist and two-time World Rugby Junior Championship winner Eugene Eloff looks at the latest Sturm und Drang of the game we so dearly love.

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Second Phase

BlitzBok Werner Kok puts on his dancing shoes

VIDEO: BlitzBok stalwart Werner Kok and his Sharks teammates put on their dancing shoes to join in the craze of the Jerusalema Challenge.

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Second Phase

You've got to love these amazing commentators

Commentators make the viewing experience that much better and when they're "in the zone" they can make any game better.

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News

Why All Blacks' rivals should be worried about this new phenom

STAT ATTACK: It is only a matter of time before Crusaders' young star Will Jordan puts on an All Black jersey.

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Second Phase

Watch: Pink budgie smuggler and a vicious hit

South Africa's Cabous Eloff got hearts racing in Australia compliments of a wardrobe malfunction while Samoa's Melani Nanai's return to the playing field lasted less than 20 minutes.

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Second Phase

Stats prove how good Robert Du Preez really is

STAT ATTACK: Robert du Preez received plenty of criticism when he was playing in South Africa.

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Namibia

Namibian International Lesley Klim shows just how tough rugby players are

The Royal Marines Fitness Test is a gruelling challenge that will push anyone to their breaking points and Namibian International Lesley Klim has posted a video of him taking on the challenge and passing it with flying colours.

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Countries

Trans-Tasman: The worst solution for Super Rugby

OPINION: Tom Vinicombe looks at why a trans-Tasman competition could be another failed venture.

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Super Rugby

The top five performers in Australia

OPINION: Finn Morton looks at the top five performers from Round five of the Super Rugby Australia.

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Second Phase

Could this be the greatest XV of All Time?

Our go-to source for unique video content has come up with an amazing list of the Greatest All-Time XV to have ever graced the international stage.

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New Zealand

Why doubt remains over new All Blacks coach

OPINION: Hamish Bidwell looks at why there is still suspicion over Ian Foster's appointment as All Blacks head coach.

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Second Phase

NZ's top Super Rugby Aotearoa performers

SPOTLIGHT: Alex McLeod looks at the top five performers from Round Seven of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

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South Africa

State of Origin: Coastal versus Inland XV

SPOTLIGHT: With the international calendar still very much in limbo, SA Rugby has entertained the idea of a State of Origin three-match series.

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Second Phase

'Rocketfoot' slots a kick from 80 metres

Wiehan van der Riet, who goes by the name of 'rocketfoot' posted a video onto his social media pages where he slots a placekick from around 80 metres.

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