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Currie Cup

Handful of changes for discarded Cheetahs

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Cheetahs were forced to make several changes for their second warm-up match against Griquas on Friday.

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South Africa

Vermeulen v Notshe - Take Two

SPRINGBOK TRIAL: It is not often you get a second bite of the apple, just a week after your first encounter.

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Japan

Promising star ditches Australia for Japan

TRANSFER NEWS: With his former Reds teammates Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott and Hunter Paisami all earning maiden Wallabies call-ups this year, it’s not a wild suggestion to say that Isaac Lucas was possibly destined for the gold jersey in 2020 too.

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News

'Several' COVID-19 cases before European Cup Final

NEWS: Racing 92 said Thursday that tests at the French rugby club had produced "several" positive cases of COVID-19.

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Australia

NZ Rugby chairman reacts to 'leaked documents'

REACTION: New Zealand maintained Thursday it was "blindsided" by the Rugby Championship schedule that would leave All Blacks players stranded in quarantine at Christmas

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Super Rugby

Western Force lock in more signings

TRANSFER NEWS: The Western Force is continuing to bolster its squad for 2021 with Feleti Kaitu’u, Angus Wagner and Greg Holmes all locked-in to extend their time at the club.

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South Africa

SA justified in going north

SPOTLIGHT: The impending move of SA's four main franchises to the north seems to be justified after NZ Rugby confirmed their tournament plans for the next two years.

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England

Extent of England Tuilagi's injury

INJURY UPDATE:  England centre Manu Tuilagi has been ruled out for six months by a torn Achilles.

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News

Brumbies star jumps ship

TRANSFER NEWS: Brumbies scrumhalf Joe Powell has jumped ship.

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Premiership

Bok stars as Worcester add to Sarries' misery

PREMIERSHIP WRAP: Springboks and Worcester Warriors scrumhalf Francois Hougaard scored a brace of tries during his team's 40-27 win over Saracens on Wednesday.

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South Africa

Bok veterans must guide the 'laaities'

SPRINGBOK TRIAL: There will be winners and losers, but Saturday's Green versus Gold outing at Newlands is all about exposing talented youngsters to a Test environment.

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News

Straeuli on 'trial' at the Den

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has named a powerful team, including several Springbok veterans, to face the Pumas in a pre-season friendly at Ellis Park on Friday.

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South Africa

Kolisi and Am to lead Springbok Green and Gold teams

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT:  Springboks new coach Jacques Nienaber has handed the Gold team's captaincy armband to Lukhanyo Am.

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New Zealand

REPORT: Bizarre twist in NZ's scheduling row

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand Rugby have reportedly been caught in a web of lies as the truth around the Rugby Championship schedule surfaces.

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Pro14

Pro16 plan divides rugby fraternity

REACTION: The South African Rugby Union’s member vote on Tuesday confirmed that all four Super Rugby sides, the Bulls, Stormers, Sharks and Lions, are in favour of pursuing a move to Europe to join an expanded PRO14 competition.

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South Africa

Beast - The after party leader

WATCH: As anticipation grows for the official release of the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup-winning documentary – Chasing the Sun, we preview the after-party leader Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira.

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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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News

Referees to 8 October 2020

Jaco Peyper will be the man in the middle when the much anticipated Springbok Green vs Springbok Gold gets underway at Newlands on Saturday, 3 October.

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South Africa

Bok veterans give rookies 'sound advice'

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks showdown is a perfect opportunity for international hopefuls to get the first-hand experience of what it entails to be a Springbok.

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Australia

Wallabies to unleash Lolesio flair on All Blacks

SPOTLIGHT: Noah Lolesio has been told by the Wallaby coaches to play to his strengths if he gets a chance to make his Test debut in the Bledisloe Cup series.

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Argentina

Aussies sitting on the fence in SANZAAR spat

REACTION: With South African officials blaming NZ Rugby for their teams' Super Rugby exit, the Wallabies say they are laying low and staying away from the SANZAAR stoush.

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New Zealand

Kiwis ready to 'adapt quickly' after SA' departure

REACTION: New Zealand Rugby revealed they were not suprised by South Africa's departure from Super Rugby.

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South Africa

The advantages of SA's move north

SPOTLIGHT: Confirmation of South Africa's move to a European-based competition will raise many questions about the pros and cons.

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News

England pays dear price for Sharks win

PREMIERSHIP MATCH REPORT: England suffered a potentially devastating double injury blow in Sale Sharks' 34-14 Premiership victory at Northampton.

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South Africa

Lood gets coaching gig at Newlands

SPOTLIGHT: Injured World Cup-winning Springbok Lodewyk de Jager will be doing a bit of 'coaching' before undergoing surgery.

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Argentina

Springboks players paint a bleak Rugby Champs picture

LISTEN as Springboks stars Duane Vermeulen and Elton Jantjies add their voice to South Africa’s chances at the Rugby Championship.

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South Africa

Cheetahs reveal their 'alternative' after getting the boot

BREAKING NEWS: The Cheetahs have 'reserved their rights' after being booted from the European picture by South African Rugby.

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News

The 600 lucky spectators that can go to Kingspan

NEWS: Ulster will welcome 600 supporters to the 18,211-seater Kingspan Stadium on Friday, for the first game of the 2020/21 Pro124 season.

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News

Revealed: Who will kick off new Premiership season

NEWS: The Premiership announced the dates for the start and fixtures for the 2020-21 season.

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Rugby World Cup

World Rugby to celebrate 'core rugby values'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A special edition of the World Rugby Awards will take place on December 7.

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Latest News

SANZAAR and All Blacks standoff continues

SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks coach Ian Foster has urged SANZAAR to adjust Rugby Championship's schedule and allow his team to spend Christmas with family rather than in quarantine in New Zealand.

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South Africa

WPRFU: Nothing 'clandestine' about Masotti meetings

UPDATE: American lawyer Marco V Masotti admitted he is 'ramping up' his campaign to get information through to interested parties.

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Australia

VIDEO: 'Bledisloe outweigh the homesickness'

INTERVIEW: Wallabies hooker Jordan Uelese feared history was repeating itself when he hurt his shoulder in his final game of the Super Rugby AU season, jeopardising his hopes of playing in the Bledisloe Cup.

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Super Rugby

'World-class' Ireland star joins the Force

TRANSFER NEWS: Ireland’s most decorated player, Rob Kearney, has signed with the Western Force on a one-year deal.

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South Africa

Why Jantjies is No.1 in the Boks' No.10 queue

INTERVIEW: South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber opened up about a possible replacement for the injured Handre Pollard.

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News

Wasps sting 14-man Harlequins

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Wasps ruined Chris Robshaw's final Harlequins game at The Stoop with a 32-23 win on Monday.

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News

Premiership Round 21: Teams and predictions

TWO ROUNDS TO GO: The battle for a place in the semifinals looks certain to go down to the wire, with Round 21 continuing this week and the final six matches of the regular season competition following on Sunday.

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South Africa

All the hurdles 'desperate' Boks must overcome

INTERVIEW: Listen as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus explain the hurdles the national team must overcome to participate in the Rugby Championships.

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News

Stormers aim for more 'seductive' game

WATCH as Stormers coach John Dobson and captain Siyamthanda Kolisi unpack their 34-21 win over the Lions in the SuperFan at Loftus Versfeld at the weekend.

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News

SA's Super Rugby Unlocked schedule revealed

NEWS: The schedule for the upcoming seven-week Super Rugby Unlocked season has been revealed.

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South Africa

First Springbok casualties revealed

NEWS: South Africa's first weekend after a return to rugby has claimed a number of high-profile casualties.

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News

Sale Sharks seek to curb reliance on Boks

SPOTLIGHT: Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Steve Diamond wants less overseas imports in his squad.

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South Africa

Erasmus - The man from Dispatch

WATCH: As anticipation grows for the official release of the Springboks' 2019 World Cup-winning documentary - Chasing the Sun, we preview the brains behind the success, Rassie Erasmus.

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Australia

No special treatment for All Blacks says NZ PM

NEWS: New Zealand's quarantine rules will not be eased to allow the All Blacks to spend Christmas with their families after the Rugby Championship in Australia.

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News

VIDEO: Lions sweating over set-piece struggles

WATCH as Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and captain Elton Jantjies unpack the good and the bad of their team's 21-34 loss to the Stormers at the weekend.

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New Zealand

Wing banned after reckless tackle on Du’Plessis

NEWS: The wing will miss his side’s next three matches after being handed a three-week suspension for a dangerous lifting tackle.

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Australia

The news Wallabies did not want to hear

NEWS: The Wallabies will look to Plan B for the Rugby Championship after one of their stars fractured his forearm while playing in France.

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Top 14

Top14 match postponed after Euro success

NEWS: Racing 92's Top 14 match against Toulon was on Sunday postponed as the two clubs appear in European finals on the same weekend.

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Currie Cup

VIDEO: Jake's Bulls not one-trick ponies

REACTION: One certainly can not read too much into pre-season matches, however, the Bulls' demolition of Sharks was a firm warning to their rivals.

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South Africa

BOK Showdown: Green and Gold squads land in Cape Town

SPOTLIGHT:  Excitement filled the team hotels of the Green and Gold squads in Cape Town on Sunday as the players arrived at camp ready to begin their preparations for the Springbok Showdown.

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Wales

Politics forces Gareth Davies out as WRU Chairman

Gareth Davies has blamed WRU politics for his being overlooked in retaining his position as Chairman of the National Council

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South Africa

VIDEO: The perks of being Cheslin Kolbe

WATCH as All Blacks World Cup winner Jerome Kaino has revealed he loves heading out on the town in Toulouse with Cheslin Kolbe.

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News

Bok duo get their first start for Quins

Springboks Andre Esterhuizen and Wilco Louw get their first starts for their new club Harlequins while Chris Robshaw plays his 299th and last home game.

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Rugby Championship

Major boost for Wallaby Bledisloe Cup hopes

Jordan Petaia's recovery from injury in time for the first Bledisloe test is a massive boost for Dave Rennie's Wallabies

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Pro14

REPORT: Cheetahs gear up to take SA rugby to court

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Cheetahs have brought in a high-profile South African advocate to help protect their franchise status. 

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Rugby Championship

NZ's unlikely ally in Rugby Champs scheduling row

Wallaby head coach, Dave Rennie, has agreed with New Zealand in the furore surrounding the scheduling of the Rugby Championship which threatens to derail the tournament

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Super Rugby

VIDEO: ‘It’s not the end of the world’ says Sharks boss

REACTION: Losing to the new-look Bulls squad under Jake White is not the ‘end of the world’ revealed Sharks coach Sean Everitt.

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South Africa

Next generation Boks revealed

SPOTLIGHT: Sixteen rising South African players have been named to join the Springbok Green and Gold squads for a training week in preparation for next Saturday's Springbok Showdown.

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France

All Black legend returns for second stint at Toulon

TRANSFER NEWS: All Black centre Ma'a Nonu is to rejoin Toulon, just over two years after leaving them, the French Top 14 side announced on Saturday.

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News

Stormers hold out fast-charging Lions

REPORT: The Stormers held out in the face of a fast-charging Lions team to restart their campaign with a deserved 34-21 win in Pretoria on Saturday.

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News

Exeter march into first Euro Final

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Flyhalf Joe Simmonds scored 13 points as Exeter Chiefs reached the Final for the first time with a 28-18 victory at home against Toulouse.

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News

RECAP: Stormers v Lions

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the SuperFan showdown between the Stormers and Lions in Pretoria.

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News

Bulls blitz gives Jake a winning start

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls gave Jake White the perfect start as a coach and Director of Rugby in Pretoria.

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News

Russell magic ends Saracens' run

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Saracens' run in Europe's top flight has come to a dramatic end in Paris on Saturday.

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News

RECAP: Bulls v Sharks

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the SuperFan showdown between the Bulls and Sharks in Pretoria.

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News

RECAP: Exeter Chiefs v Toulouse

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the European Cup quarterfinal showdown between Exeter Chiefs and Toulouse in Exeter.

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News

Radradra puts Bristol into 'special' Final

EUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP REPORT: Fiji's Semi Radradra was instrumental as "special" Bristol Bears overcame his former side Bordeaux-Begles 37-20 after extra-time to reach the Final.

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South Africa

VIDEO: Kings' plea for help

WATCH as retired Springbok Braam van Straaten and Piet Heymans, the CEO of Sport Employees Unite combine to help the devastated Southern Kings players and staff.

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News

RECAP: Racing 92 v Saracens

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the European Cup quarterfinal showdown between Racing 92 and Saracens in Paris.

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South Africa

Former Falcons hooker charged with top cop's murder

NEWS: A former professional rugby player has been charged in connection with the murder of a lieutenant in South Africa.

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European Cup

'No one in the world better than him'

SPOTLIGHT: Mako Vunipola has labelled Vincent Koch the best tighthead in the world when he is on his game, as was the case last Saturday in Dublin when Saracens dismantled the Leinster scrum.

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Australia

Good news for Wallabies ahead of Rugby Champs

NEWS: The Wallabies marked their first day in isolation in New Zealand with news that they would return to full pay for the rest of the year according to an agreement between Rugby Australia (RA) and the Rugby Players Union Association (RUPA).

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News

The next 'Os' on display at Loftus

SUPERFAN SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT: It is the ultimate commendation, to be compared to the legend Os du Randt.

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Super Rugby

More than just about 'taking a knee' for Stormers

SPOTLIGHT: Live rugby is back on the screens and South African fans are buzzing.

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South Africa

Bok Showdown: Green and Gold teams revealed

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS: A raft of Springboks, BlitzBoks and Junior Boks made the cut in two 25-man matchday squads after a draft pick.

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News

Ulster punished for Ian Madigan gaffe

NEWS: Ulster has received a suspended fine and been docked one point from their total for the 2019/20 season

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France

Blow for France as flyhalf sidelined for eight months

NEWS: Toulon's France flyhalf has had surgery on a torn knee ligament, medical sources said on Friday.

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European Cup

European Cup Semifinals: Teams and Predictions

ALL OR NOTHING: Former New Zealand under-20s centre Pita Ahki said Toulouse have learnt from last season's European Champions Cup last four defeat to Leinster ahead of travelling to Exeter Chiefs on Sunday.

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Premiership

Sale Sharks cause another uproar

SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: There’s a fine art to Twitter – especially when you have the backing of an incredibly successful professional rugby club.

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World Cup winner to make Cheetahs debut

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Two-times World Cup winner Frans Steyn will make his debut for the Cheetahs in a pre-season outing against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

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England

England players go virtual for suit fitting

WATCH: There was a new normal to getting measured for a suit and England internationals got into the thick of things as their virtual fitting became something to behold.

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Argentina

Cheika joins Los Pumas in 'spicy' Rugby Champs return

SPOTLIGHT: In a spicy Rugby Championship subplot, Michael Cheika will try to bring about the downfall of his Wallabies successor Dave Rennie as part of Argentina's coaching staff when they arrive for the November tournament.

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News

SuperFan Saturday: Teams and predictions

WELCOME BACK SOUTH AFRICA: The World Cup-winning Springboks are finally back on the field, following six months of COVID-19-enforced lockdown.

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France

Tearful Laporte promises to fight harder

NEWS: French rugby federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte broke down in tears and vowed to return with renewed strength after he was released from police custody as part of an investigation into suspicions he favoured Top 14 club Montpellier.

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South Africa

Springboks Dilemma: Financial boost vs Player welfare

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa were included in the 2020 Rugby Championship fixtures released Thursday, but the world champions have several hurdles to clear before they can take part.

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Six Nations

Historic moment awaits Nigel Owens

SPOTLIGHT: Nigel Owens will become the first person to take charge of 100 Test matches when the Welsh referee takes charge of France versus Italy in the Nations Cup in November.

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France

French clubs head to the court

NEWS: The French rugby league (LNR) announced on Thursday it is taking the country's federation to court over the extended year-end Test window.

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Ireland

Irish legend retires after 'living the dream'

SPOTLIGHT: Irish great Rob Kearney says he lived the dream of "every five-year-old" as he announced his retirement from Leinster and the national side on Thursday.

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News

Jake relies on Bok experience

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has named a 30-man squad to face the Sharks in the opening match of the SuperFan day in Pretoria on Saturday.

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News

Kriel headlines Lions team to face Stormers

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions have revealed their team to face the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on SuperFan Saturday.

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Premiership

Players add their voice to the no fans ruling

SPOTLIGHT: Premiership players have not been afraid to voice their opinions in the wake of the UK Government decision to delay the reintroduction of fans to stadiums, Jack Nowell of Exeter and Worcester’s Ethan Waller among them.

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Argentina

SA Rugby blamed for Kiwi tantrums

REACTION: Rugby Australia has laid the blame at the door of SA Rugby and Argentina in the latest Trans-Tasman spat.

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Super Rugby

Stormers roll out heavy artillery for Lions

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: There are eight Springboks in the Stormers matchday squad for their return to rugby against the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on SuperFan Saturday.

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News

Depleted Sharks tackle Bulls at Loftus

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sharks will be without the services of a host of frontline players when they tackle the Bulls in a SuperFan day in Pretoria on Saturday.

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South Africa

Revealed: SA Rugby's stance against racism

NEWS: South African Rugby plans to reveal it's 'collective' stance against racism and inequalities in society at Saturday's SuperFan day in Pretoria.

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Schools

Return to Rugby: Future stars in action in Joburg

SPOTLIGHT: The 2020 SA Rugby Under-21 Championship, featuring five provincial sides will be played at one venue in Johannesburg – SA Rugby announced.

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Argentina

VIDEO: SANZAAR boss hits back at whining Kiwis

REACTION: SANZAAR boss Andy Marinos has responded to New Zealand Rugby's statement regarding the announcement of the Rugby Championship schedule in Australia.

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Australia

Michael Hooper: 'Amazing leader and ruthless player'

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: After months of speculation about his future, Michael Hooper has been re-appointed as the captain of the Wallabies under Dave Rennie.

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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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Argentina

New Zealand fume over Rugby Champs schedule

REACTION: New Zealand Rugby on Thursday refused to rule out boycotting the end of this year's Rugby Championship in Australia.

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South Africa

Trade unions team up with angry Kings for legal battle

REACTION: Listen as apoplectic Southern Kings Director of Rugby Robbie Kempson chats to Jan de Koning about the latest bomb to be dropped on the hapless franchise.

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Argentina

Rugby Championship schedule revealed

NEWS: The Springboks will begin their defence of the Rugby Championship with an away match against Argentina – in Brisbane.

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Canada

Former Wales coach Howley to rebuild career with Canada

NEWS: Former Wales coach Rob Howley will begin rebuilding his coaching career with Canada after being appointed senior assistant to Canucks boss Kingsley Jones.

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Georgia

Wales reveal venue for Scotland and Georgia Tests

NEWS: Parc y Scarlets will host Wales's final Six Nations clash with Scotland and the Nations Cup Test with Georgia, the Wales Rugby Union announced on Wednesday.

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News

Monday games for new Pro14 season

PRO14 SCHEDULE: The Pro14 will break new ground in the 2020/2021 season.

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France

RWC 2023 Spotlight: Laporte spends second day in custody

UPDATE: French rugby federation (FFR) President Bernard Laporte was questioned for a second day in police custody.

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News

Western Force's Kiwi hangs up his boots

NEWS: Western Force's Johan Bardoul has announced the 2020 Super Rugby AU season was his last in professional rugby, as the New Zealander has decided to retire.

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News

'Every player has two arms and two legs'

EUROPEAN CUP SPOTLIGHT: When Toulouse face off with Exeter Chiefs in the Champions Cup semifinal at Sandy Park on Saturday, the smallest player will also be the most recognisable.

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South Africa

CONFIRMED: SA heading north

NEWS: South Africa's top franchises will soon be heading north.

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News

Referees to 30 September 2020

Rugby in South Africa returns this weekend with the return of the Super Fan Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria as Rasta Rasivhenge gets the day going to referee the match between the Blue Bulls and Sharks.

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News

Saracens boss gives players a dose of reality

SPOTLIGHT: The significance of Saturday's Champions Cup semifinal will not be lost on Saracens' players.

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Australia

Why Rennie is not rearranging the 'furniture'

REACTION: Dave Rennie resisted the temptation to 'clean house' when he retained Michael Hooper as Wallaby captain. However, he says it is with 'good reason'.

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Australia

Rennie's bold Wallabies captaincy decision

NEWS: Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has picked his captain.

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News

Notshe's chance to give teacher Duane a rugby lesson

SPOTLIGHT: Duane Vermeulen could have a battle on his hands trying to keep the Springbok No.8 jersey away from his apprentice, Sikhumbuzo Notshe.

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News

Rhodes cleared after citing

NEWS: Saracens flank Michael Rhodes has had a citing complaint against him dismissed.

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News

Brutal blitz put Bath back in race

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Bath staged a stunning fightback to stay on course for the play-offs, beating rivals Gloucester 31-20 at the Recreation Ground.

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England

The true impact of English government's shutdown

REACTION: Rugby Football Union Chief Executive Bill Sweeney has claimed that the newly confirmed tightened restrictions on sports events in England will massively impact on his organisation’s ability to fund the sport.

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France

Laporte arrested, slams 'coup attempt'

UPDATE: French rugby federation President Bernard Laporte has issued a strongly-worded response to being taken into police custody on Tuesday.

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France

The French compromise in club versus country stand-off

NEWS: The French rugby federation proposed to the domestic league the idea of a maximum of five appearances for each player during the six Test matches.

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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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News

Not even the cameraman can handle Faf de Klerk

WATCH: Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has once again stolen the headlines after helping Sale Sharks lift the Premiership Cup, even selling a cameraman down the river.

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France

Laporte in custody; RWC 2023 brought into question

DEVELOPING NEWS: French rugby federation President Bernard Laporte was placed in police custody for questioning on Tuesday.

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South Africa

WPRFU wants 'market related returns'

REACTION: Western Province officials are keeping their cards close to their chests, but admit they want a 'market related' return for their investment in players.

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News

England's leaders brace themselves for Kolbe's Toulouse

SPOTLIGHT: Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter knows that his team will have a mammoth task on their hands when they face Toulouse in their Champions Cup semifinal.

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News

Gelant factor a threat to Lions

INTERVIEW: Warrick Gelant's move from Pretoria to Cape Town has given the Stormers a new dynamic that will test the Lions' leaky defence at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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News

Boks help Sale win first title in 14 years

PREMIERSHIP CUP REPORT: Sale Sharks produced a second-half comeback to defeat Harlequins 27-19 in the Premiership Rugby Cup Final at the AJ Bell Stadium.

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News

Another Argentinian star heads to England

TRANSFER NEWS: The Argentina international will join Tigers ahead of the 2020/21 Premiership season from Super Rugby side the Jaguares.

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Australia

The Kiwi who wanted to be a Wallaby

SPOTLIGHT: Centre Irae Simone says his parents have dug out a video of him as a youngster saying he wanted to play for the Wallabies, despite growing up in New Zealand.

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Sevens

BlitzBoks duo make Dream team

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok Sevens players Selvyn Davids and JC Pretorius were honoured for their superb performances during the shortened sevens season with the ultimate accolade after being named in the 2020 World Sevens Series Dream Team.

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European Cup

Saracens Rhodes in hot water for 'unseen' headbutt

DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Saracens flank Michael Rhodes has been cited for striking Robbie Henshaw with his head during Saturday’s Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster.

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France

World Rugby vice-chairman to face anti-fraud squad

NEWS: Bernard Laporte is to be interviewed by the anti-fraud squad on Tuesday over his links to Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad, according to sources..

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News

Ackermann gets No.8 jersey

PREVIEW: The spotlight will be on the returning Ruan Ackermann.

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European Cup

'I hate almost everything Saracens stand for'

SPOTLIGHT: Former Ireland and Leinster flyhalf Tony Ward has said he ‘hates everything Saracens stand for’ whilst admitting begrudging respect for their intensity.

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Australia

Former Rugby League star eyeing Wallabies cap

SPOTLIGHT: After a whirlwind week capped by the Super Rugby AU crown, Brumbies wing Tom Wright has hardly had time to think about his Wallabies squad selection.

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Currie Cup

REPORT: Sharks lure another BlitzBok to Durban

TRANSFER TALK: The Sharks continue to bolster their side with yet another impressive signing.

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News

Kolbe sits down Ulster's monster centre

WATCH: Cheslin Kolbe is riding a wave of confidence that has never been seen before, so much so that a near two-metre tall Irish centre is no match for the World Cup winner.

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Brumbies lose star to the Force

TRANSFER NEWS: The Brumbies have lost a star to one of their rivals.

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Australia

Auckland to lose yet another New Zealand fixture

NEWS: All Blacks fans can buy tickets to the first Bledisloe Cup test in Wellington next week, but Auckland may yet lose its test if COVID-19 levels don't drop in two weeks.

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Australia

Wallabies suffer big blow ahead of All Blacks clash

NEWS: Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie might have to rethink his selections ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup match.

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News

Another South African double in Europe

EUROPEAN CUP REPORT: Sunday was a good day for South African players in Europe.

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News

Kolbe speaks about those showstopping tries

REACTION: World Cup-winning Springbok flyer Cheslin Kolbe was keen to deflect attention away from his own exploits and onto his teammates.

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News

RECAP: Exeter v Northampton

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the European Cup quarterfinal showdown between Exeter Chiefs and Northampton Saints in Exeter.

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News

Flip-flopping code hopper at it again

TRANSFER NEWS: Luther Burrell insisted he had no regrets about his brief switch to Rugby League, after sealing a return to English Premiership Rugby Union with Newcastle Falcons.

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Kolbe magic helps Toulouse cruise past Ulster

EUROPEAN CUP REPORT: World Cup-winning Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe scored two tries as Toulouse cruised past Ulster in Toulouse on Sunday.

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News

Premiership clubs pounce on bankrupt Kings

TRANSFER NEWS: The tumult at the Southern Kings franchise in South Africa has thrown a number of players into the marketplace and Worcester Warriors could be one of the first clubs to pounce.

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News

The best No.7 in New Zealand is not an All Black

While Lachlan Boshier is turning in man of the decade performances will he finally pop up on Ian Foster's All Black radar?

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South Africa

Players 'slam' amateurs ruining professional rugby

REACTION: South Africa's players, through their trade union My Players, had a go at 'amateurs' ruining the professional game in South Africa.

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Latest News

Thorn mum about his future with the Reds

After having just lost the Super Rugby AU final Brad Thorn was close lipped when questioned on his future with the Reds franchise.

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News

Has COVID nabbed Romain Poite?

After his continual coughing was heard over the ref's mic during the game everyone is worried Romain Poite may have an undiagnosed case COVID-19

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RECAP: Toulouse v Ulster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the European Cup quarterfinal showdown between Toulouse and Ulster in Toulouse.

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Australia

Brumbies new sensation cracks the nod for Wallaby selection

Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar believes new no.10 sensation for the Brumbies, Noah Lolesio could be the next Wallaby 10.

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Australia

Rambunctious Wallabies warned against getting too hubristic

Wallabies are warned not to be too overconfident before travelling to New Zealand to take on the All Blacks in their quest to bring the Bledisloe Cup back across the Tasman.

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News

Bordeaux-Begles break their Euro drought

CHALLENGE CUP SATURDAY WRAP: Bordeaux-Begles reached a European semifinal for the first time after beating visiting Edinburgh 23-14 on Saturday.

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News

French club outraged after being booted out for COVID cases

CHALLENGE CUP: Castres were thrown out of the European Challenge Cup on Saturday, 24 hours before their quarterfinal in Leicester, because of four Covid-19 positives.

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News

Racing outplay Clermont to reach Champions Cup semis

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Racing 92 proved too strong for Clermont Auvergne as they marched into the Champions Cup semifinals.

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News

RECAP: Clermont v Racing 92

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the European Cup quarterfinal showdown between Clermont Auvergne and Racing 92 in Clermont.

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News

Rhodes stars as Saracens hold off Leinster

CHAMPIONS CUP REPORT: Michael Rhodes put in a man-of-the-match performance to help Saracens beat Leinster 25-17 in their European Champions Cup quarterfinal in Dublin on Saturday.

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South Africa

Draft squad named for Springbok Showdown

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: All 93 players in the draft squad for the Springbok showdown have been revealed.

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News

RECAP: Leinster v Saracens

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the European Cup quarterfinal showdown between Leinster and Saracens in Dublin.

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South Africa

Southern Kings go into voluntary liquidation

NEWS: The board of SA Super Rugby (Pty) Ltd – which trades as the Southern Kings – has placed the insolvent company into voluntary liquidation.

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News

Brumbies are Aussie champions ... again

SUPER RUGBY AU REPORT: The Brumbies held off a powerful second-half surge by the Reds to be crowned Australia's champions.

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News

RECAP: Brumbies v Reds

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the Super Rugby AU Final between Brumbies and Reds in Canberra.

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News

Bears maul Dragons in Euro decider

CHALLENGE CUP REPORT: Bristol Bears ran in seven tries as they secured the first semifinal spot after a 56-17 success over Dragons at Ashton Gate on Friday.

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New Zealand

Ranfurly Shield has a new home

NPC WRAP: The Ranfurly Shield is returning to Taranaki for the first time in two years.

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News

Whiteley: Lions 'changed' after honest conversations

LISTEN as injured Springbok and now Lions coach Warren Whiteley talks about his team's return to play.

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News

The upside of Stormers' Friday fun: Siya and Steven are back

REACTION: It was an understated hit-out between the Boulders Beach Penguins and the Devil’s Peak Dassies, but it served a vital purpose.

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Ireland

Irish Rugby face a 'significant threat'

SPOTLIGHT: Irish rugby chief Philip Browne warned on Friday that the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic posed a "significant threat" to the existence of professional rugby in the country.

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South Africa

World Cup 2021: SA 'itching' for some action

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer and key players, Nolusindiso Booi and Zintle Mpupha expressed their excitement about the 2021 World Cup as they celebrated one year to go to the kick-off of the international showpiece in New Zealand.

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European Cup

Covid-19 hits Edinburgh camp ahead of crucial match

NEWS: European Challenge Cup quarter-finalists Edinburgh have confirmed one of their players has tested positive for Covid-19.

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South Africa

REVEALED: Super Rugby and Currie Cup for SA teams

NEWS: There will be two trophies up for grabs when the South African rugby season resumes.

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News

Force homegrown star signs new two-year deal

CONTRACT NEWS: The Western Force revealed that Perth-raised centre Kyle Godwin has committed to the franchise for the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

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South Africa

Sharks coach sends ominous warning to other SA teams

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach Sean Everitt had some ominous words for South Africa's other top teams ahead of the upcoming domestic competition.

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News

European Cup quarterfinals: Teams and predictions

SHOOT-OUT TIME: Stars of the global game will do battle in four compelling encounters this weekend, as the 2019/20 Champions Cup returns.

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News

Super Rugby AU Final: Prediction and Teams

BRUMBIES V REDS: The Brumbies plan to win the Super Rugby AU title up front in Saturday's final against the Queensland Reds in Canberra.

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Australia

Former B&I Lions star joins Wallabies coaching team

NEWS: Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie turned to a former England lock after the Brumbies' highly regarded Dan McKellar withdrew from consideration.

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South Africa

WP boardroom: Is this a campaign of canards?

AUDIO: Listen as Jan de Koning chats to discarded independent director André van der Veen in an attempt to make sense of Western Province's histrionic boardroom spats.

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France

All Black to take legal action after Pau sacking

NEWS: New Zealand flyhalf Tom Taylor will take Pau to an employment tribunal after his sacking by the French club in June, sources told AFP on Thursday.

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Georgia

Top Georgia official arrested for shooting player

NEWS: The vice-president of Georgia's rugby union has been arrested for shooting a player and wounding him in the leg, the Caucasus nation's interior ministry said Thursday.

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South Africa

COVID-19 claims SA Rugby official

NEWS: Tribute has been paid to Monde Temba Tabata, a member of the SA Rugby Executive Council.

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News

Stormers star remains on the sidelines

INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers will start their campaign in South Africa's revamped domestic competition without one of their biggest stars.

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News

Education key as Stormers tackle 'racism'

WATCH as Stormers coach John Dobson reveals his team's approach to tackling the vexed issue of racism.

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Fiji

Former Waratahs boss joins Fiji coaching team

NEWS: Fiji Rugby have finally confirmed their coaching lineup for the upcoming Nations Cup competition – and it’s laden with talent from across the globe.

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Sevens

WATCH: BlitzBoks tackle #JerusalemaChallenge

VIDEO: The South Africa Sevens side took their footwork skills to a whole new level by showing off some impressive dance moves.

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News

Leinster, Sarries rivalry lives on

WATCH: Leinster, fresh off their third successive Pro14 title, shift their attention to conquering Europe but standing in their way are the defending champions.

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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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South Africa

Banned substance hearing: Bok wing forced to wait

NEWS: Aphiwe Dyantyi will have to wait a little longer to learn his fate.

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News

'I am not here to sell sideshows'

FINAL SHOWDOWN: There are plenty of subplots ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby AU Final, but Reds coach and proven winner Brad Thorn has never been one to focus on them.

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News

The secret to Leinster's success

PLAY-OFF SPOTLIGHT: Leinster's pursuit of a record fifth European Champions Cup is fuelled not by splashing out on stars, but scouting players such as Johnny Sexton and James Ryan when they are still at school.

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France

'Another test of character' for Pollard

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is "ready for another test of character" as he begins the long road to recovery.

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News

Referees to 20 September 2020

Angus Gardner will be the man in charge of the Super Rugby AU final as the Brumbies take on the Reds at the GIO Stadium in Canberra.

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Premiership

'Politics' put brakes on Sale Sharks' new stadium plans

NEWS: A proposed move by Sale Sharks back to their hometown in the Greater Manchester area has been shelved.

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News

Reds' young star cleared for Brumbies clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Queensland Reds have made two changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s Super Rugby AU Grand Final against the Brumbies in Canberra.

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News

Brumbies risk young playmaker for Super AU Final

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Brumbies don't see a risk in playing Noah Lolesio in Saturday's Super Rugby Final.

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European Cup

Wallaby Beale misses Champions Cup quarterfinal

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Wallabies Kurtley Beale will miss Racing 92's  European Champions Cup quarter-final against Clermont after receiving a three-week ban on Wednesday.

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European Cup

Saracens' unique trump card over Leinster

CHAMPIONS CUP, QUARTERFINALS: European champions Saracens can partly salvage their traumatic season with a victory over Leinster on Saturday in the "only game that really means anything", according to wing Sean Maitland.

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South Africa

CONFIRMED: Cape town gets Springbok showdown

SPOTLIGHT: SA Rugby announced its plans to reignite an exciting four-month local season which include a unique encounter at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. 

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Argentina

Los Pumas reveal their latest Covid-19 cases

NEWS: Preparations by Argentina to be ready for the start of the Rugby Championship in Australia have suffered another setback after three new cases of Covid-19.

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News

Bok scrumhalf heads north to England's Premiership

TRANSFER NEWS: Another Springbok will be playing in England's Premiership.

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South Africa

Bok coach gets 'valuable insights' into Australasian rivals

SPOTLIGHT: There may not have been any games or training sessions, but new Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has been a busy man.

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South Africa

Springbok Willemse shows exactly what's needed to be at the top

WATCH: World Cup-winner Damian Willemse has a valuable lesson to share with all aspiring professional players, showing that you need to go the extra mile to perform at the top level.

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Australia

How Rennie revived All Blacks and Wallabies rivalry

OPINION: Rugbypass writer Hamish Bidwell looks at how Dave Rennie rejuvenated Australia versus New Zealand rivalry.

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News

CONFIRMED: Bulls lock on Scottish club's radar

NEWS: Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill is looking for a powerful lock and he has a South African in mind.

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Australia

'He could be one of the greats'

SPOTLIGHT: Wallabies great Toutai Kefu believes Dave Rennie should roll the dice on this player in New Zealand next month.

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Super Rugby

Brumbies: Far from one-trick ponies

SUPER RUGBY AU, FINAL: Former Wallabies captain Ben Mowen says the Brumbies aren't one-trick ponies and has challenged them to play with dare in Saturday's clash with the Queensland Reds.

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Australia

Foster opens up on All Blacks squad headache

SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has confirmed that he will be taking a much bigger squad to Australia for the Rugby Championship.

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Super Rugby

Force retain 'quality' skipper

CONTRACT NEWS: The Western Force confirmed that captain Ian Prior has signed a new two-year deal to remain at the club.

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Scotland

'We're in a much better place'

SPOTLIGHT: Scotland's Finn Russell said his relationship with head coach Gregor Townsend has improved since the influential flyhalf missed the Six Nations after the pair fell out.

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South Africa

WP: 'The Titanic has hit an iceberg'

SPOTLIGHT: With doggedness of a pit bull, Marco V Masotti is forging ahead to get a deal across the line that will provide Western Province with the lifeboats they need.

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News

Why Maro Itoje is a 'nuisance'

SPOTLIGHT: Maro Itoje has clearly unsettled his opponents on the field.

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New Zealand

Kiwi's rap sheet hands him a six-week ban

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Sio Tomkinson will miss six matches of Otago’s Mitre 10 Cup campaign following a dangerous tackle during their match against Auckland.

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News

O'Connor's redemption to hit new heights?

SPOTLIGHT: The redemptive arc of James O'Connor's Queensland Reds' return will hit new heights this Saturday if he can guide his team to glory in the Super Rugby AU Final.

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South Africa

REPORT: Talk of SA's North-South match intensifies

SPOTLIGHT: Seems like South Africa's live rugby drought will conclude with some scintillating matches.

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News

Western Force coach decides future

NEWS: The Western Force has revealed some news regarding their coach.

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England

Georgia's big shot for a Six Nations spot

SPOTLIGHT: Newly-appointed Georgia coach Levan Maisashvili said his side's inclusion in the upcoming Nations Cup is a chance to prove their ability to be included in the Six Nations

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Australia

New Zealand bows to pressure from Wallabies

NEWS: It seems New Zealand has listened to Wallaby coach Dave Rennie's concerns.

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New Zealand

All Blacks camp shut down all 'laughable' Tests rumours

REACTION: All Blacks star Richie Mo’unga has opened up on rumours him and several teammates were considering pulling out of this year’s Rugby Championship for family reasons.

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News

Bok lock helps Quins book Euro spot

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Gloucester coach George Skivington described it as his team's worst performance since he arrived at the club.

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Australia

Wallaby fined for 'violence with a weapon'

NEWS: Wallaby player Lopeti Timani was hit with a €10,000 fine on Monday by a court in La Rochelle.

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News

Sarries to load up on star power for Leinster showdown

CHAMPIONS CUP SPOTLIGHT: Saracens and Exeter expect to enter their quarterfinals with two key players available.

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News

Have the Kings found their coach?

INTERVIEW: The Southern Kings don't know when or in what competition they will play next, but feel they have a readymade coach to take over from Robbie Kempson.

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Currie Cup

Lockdown 'prolonged some players' careers'

SPOTLIGHT: Cheetahs looseforward Junior Pokomela stated that the enforced lockdown break has had numerous benefits for the players.

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Argentina

Call for Jaguares to ditch Super Rugby

SPOTLIGHT: Los Pumas’ legend Juan Martín Hernández has urged Jaguares to look at potentially joining the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) amid an uncertain future for Super Rugby.

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Sevens

BlitzBoks: 'hard work was not for nothing'

SEVENS SPOTLIGHT: The physical handover of their 2019/20 World Rugby Sevens Series silver medals has given the BlitzBoks some closure and finality on the interrupted season.

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France

Pollard: It is worse than expected

BREAKING NEWS: Montpellier have provided an update on Handre Pollard after the Springbok star sustained a serious knee injury on club duty last week.

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European Cup

'Untouchable' Leinster poised to dominate Europe

CHAMPIONS CUP QUARTERFINALS: Two Irish provinces will have the task of showcasing the depth of the PRO14 as the Champions Cup quarter-finals start this coming weekend.

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News

Battle of the 'brutes' in Aussie showpiece

PRE-MATCH SPOTLIGHT: The Brumbies and Reds will go head-to-head for the fourth times this year. Except, this time it is for the title of being Australia's meanest team.

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France

Kolbe's not-so-nice birthday present to Leyds

WATCH: Cheslin Kolbe is back in the French news as the World Cup-winner once again stole the headlines in Toulouse's 39-23 victory over La Rochelle but former teammate Dillyn Leyds was not too happy with the birthday present he received.

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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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France

Sanchez kicks 'extraordinary' Stade Francais to opening win

TOP 14 WRAP: Argentina flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez scored 14 points in a 22-16 victory over Castres, described as "extraordinary" by Stade Francais coach Gonzalo Quesada.

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Australia

New Zealand PM hits back at Rennie's relocation comment

REACTION: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has shut down talks of relinquishing the Bledisloe Cup hosting rights to Australia.

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South Africa

Bok injury crisis: The alternative options

SPOTLIGHT: Ben Smith takes a look at the alternative options for the World Cup-winning Springboks in the Rugby Championships, given their current injury crisis.

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South Africa

Big blow as Bok star faces 'five to six months' out

NEWS: The Boks will be looking for new players for a key position.

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News

Bok tries not enough as Sale go down

PREMIERSHIP SUNDAY WRAP: A strong Sale Sharks side went down 22-37 at home to Bath in Round 20 of the 2019/2020 Premiership season on Sunday.

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South Africa

Schoeman hopes to play for B&I Lions

SPOTLIGHT: Edinburgh prop Pierre Schoeman has not played for Scotland yet, but he already has the British and Irish Lions on his mind.

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South Africa

Boks' big boost for B&I Lions series

INTERVIEW: The Boks will be boosted by one big difference from the Bok classes of 2009 and 2021.

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News

Rennie slams NZ Rugby's Bledisloe Cup demands

NEWS: Wallabies coach Dave Rennie did not hold back when asked about NZ Rugby's Bledisloe Cup demands.

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News

Discarded All Blacks receive a lifeline for Rugby Champs

With the Rugby Championship set to become a lengthy two and a half month competition all ensconced in Australia it's likely that Ian Foster will be selecting an extended squad giving those fringe players who "almost" made it a second chance to travel with the All Blacks.

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South Africa

'Boks should not play in the Championship'

SPOTLIGHT: A former Springbok captain believes it would be madness to let the Boks play in this year's Rugby Championship.

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Australia

Sixteen uncapped players in bumper Wallabies squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Sixteen uncapped players were included Sunday in new coach Dave Rennie's first Wallabies squad.

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Pro14

PRO14 Champions: Three-peat for Leinster

MATCH REPORT: Leinster secured their third successive Pro14 trophy with a 27-5 win over Ulster on Saturday.

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News

RECAP: Leinster v Ulster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the Pro14 Final between Leinster and Ulster in Dublin.

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France

Bok Kolbe fires Toulouse to win

TOP14 WRAP: Two first-half tries from South Africa Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe set Toulouse on the road to a 39-23 win over French Top 14 title rivals La Rochelle on Saturday.

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Argentina

REPORT: All Blacks stars to sit out Rugby Champs

SPOTLIGHT: Seems like the 2020 Rugby Championship has caused another concern in New Zealand.

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England

CONFIRMED: England players accept pay cut

NEWS: England's players have accepted a 25 percent pay cut for the 2020-21 season as the Rugby Football Union tries to limit the financial fall-out from the coronavirus.

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News

Injury carnage as Reds book spot in Super AU Final

SUPER RUGBY AU REPORT: The Reds will face the Brumbies in next weekend's Super Rugby AU Final.

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News

RECAP: Reds v Rebels

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the Super Rugby AU semifinal between the Reds and the Melbourne Rebels in Brisbane.

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France

Euro Commission complaint filed against World Rugby

NEWS: The French league (LNR), backed by their English Premiership counterparts, have filed a complaint against World Rugby with the European Commission.

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News

Chiefs part ways with coach

NEWS: The Chiefs will be searching for some coaching talent.

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France

Injury sends Pollard to hospital

NEWS: Handre Pollard was taken to hospital after Montpellier's 17-41 Top 14 loss at Racing 92 on Friday.

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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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England

Revealed: All the excuses Farrell used at his hearing

SPOTLIGHT: The Rugby Football Union published the 10-page short-form written judgment regarding the five-match ban handed down to England captain Owen Farrell.

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News

Predictions and teams: Premiership, Round 20

THREE ROUNDS TO GO: Three of the four places in the semifinals are still up for grabs.

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England

Ireland legend weighs in on Farrell's sanction

WATCH: Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll has joined the numerous voices in sharing his opinion on Owen Farrell's punishment following his horrific tackle on Charlie Atkinson, labelling the England captain as a "lucky boy".

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News

Pro14 Final: Prediction and Teams

LEINSTER V ULSTER: Star flyhalf Jonathan Sexton has been benched for Saturday's Pro14 Final.

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New Zealand

All Black Liam Squire's Japan stay cut short

NEWS: All Black Liam Squire’s time in Japan has come to a premature end.

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News

Sale Sharks' astonishing Lood de Jager update

NEWS: Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond has an extraordinary take on his star lock's latest injury.

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Argentina

Rugby Champs: Boks have 'hurdles to clear'

REACTION: SA Rugby has responded to Friday's Rugby Championship announcement.

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Rugby Championship

Argentina coach tests positive for COVID-19

NEWS: Argentina’s coaching staff and five more players have tested positive for the coronavirus, adding to the six positive tests announced last week, the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) revealed.

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Argentina

Rugby bosses respond to NZ PM's 'SANZAAR politics' comment

REACTION: The New Zealand Prime Minister's "SANZAAR politics" comment did not sit well with rugby bosses.

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Super Rugby

Predictions and Teams - Super Rugby AU, Semifinal

JUST ONE-SHOT: Queensland Reds captain Liam Wright knows his side's desperate line defence won't be enough if they are to navigate past the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday and into the Super Rugby AU final.

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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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Argentina

Boks' participation in Rugby Champs in doubt

NEWS: Australia was picked over New Zealand to host the coronavirus-affected Rugby Championship on Friday, but the pandemic may prevent world champions South Africa from even taking part.

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News

England young gun wants to 'beat Jonny'

NEWS: Harlequins flyhalf Marcus Smith became the second-youngest player to reach 500 Premiership points.

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England

Euro's Eight Nations: All the facts revealed

NEWS: Six Nations officials unveiled the eight-team year-end Nations Cup, which replaces the traditional international Test window.

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News

SA's star that got away is Pro14's best

NEWS: The two most prestigious awards on offer in the Pro14 have been scooped up by Edinburgh.

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France

Pollard versus Beale duel steals Top14 headlines

TOP14, ROUND TWO: The Top14 season continues with yet another enticing match-up as Wallabies playmaker Kurtley Beale makes his home Racing 92 debut against Handre Pollard's Montpellier.

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New Zealand

NPC: Round One fixtures and teams

LET THE GAMES BEGIN: New Zealand's National Provincial Championship gets underway on Friday.

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England

Calls coming thick and fast for Umaga to be England's 10

Jacob Umaga has made the English fans go into a frenzy after his exceptional performance against Leicester Tigers, with many calling for his immediate inclusion into the England squad.

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South Africa

WP: 'We have not parted with logic'

REACTION: The Western Province Rugby Football Union has reacted to claims that they have 'parted with logic' in their financial dealings.

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News

If Farrell was a Botha it would be a different ban

REACTION: Springbok legend Bakkies Botha has questioned the length of Owen Farrell's ban.

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Super Rugby

Crusaders' formidable lock options

NEWS: South Island second row Mitch Dunshea has a massive challenge on his hands if he’s going to clock up many minutes with the Crusaders next year.

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Argentina

Cash is king as SANZAAR announcement looms

SPOTLIGHT: SANZAAR officials will hold a telephone hook-up to try to finalise details of the upcoming Rugby Championship, with Australia in the running to host.

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News

Referees to 14 September 2020

Andrew Brace has been appointed as the match referee for the PRO14 Final between Leinster and Ulster at the Aviva Stadium. 

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Premiership

Covid-19: Premiership reveals latest positive cases

NEWS: The English Premiership confirmed that two players have tested positive in the latest round of the league's Coronavirus testing.

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Australia

RA makes big change to Wallabies selection policy

NEWS: Rugby Australia announced an addition to its policy regarding the eligibility and selection of overseas-based players.

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News

Wessels drops Rebels selection surprise for semifinal

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Melbourne Rebels head coach Dave Wessels has dropped a selection surprise for his team's Super Rugby AU semifinal against the Reds.

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Reds stick with winning formula for semifinal

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Queensland Reds have revealed their team to face the Melbourne Rebels in Saturday’s Super Rugby AU semifinal.

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New Zealand

All Blacks land key signature

CONTRACT NEWS: All Blacks, Crusaders and Northland midfielder Jack Goodhue has committed his long-term future to New Zealand.

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News

Exeter's costly entry into play-offs

PREMIERSHIP WRAP: Exeter suffered an injury scare when their Scotland international Stuart Hogg limped out of the Chiefs' 35-22 Premiership victory over Gloucester.

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France

Venue change hurts Toulouse

REACTION: Toulouse President Didier Lacroix said it was a difficult decision to move this month's European Champions Cup quarterfinal with Ulster to Stade Ernest Wallon.

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France

French star forgiven for 'breaking squad rules'

NEWS: Montpellier's France prop Mohamed Haouas is set to return for his Top 14 side this weekend after being penalised for off the field misdemeanours, coach Xavier Garbajosa said on Wednesday.

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South Africa

WP exodus: Zelt wants 'exceptional people'

REACTION: Jan de Koning chats to WPRFU President Zelt Marais about the latest boardroom drama.

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News

Dream Team features four SA players

PRO14 SPOTLIGHT: The tournaments Dream Team features four South Africans, even though only one actually comes from an SA franchise.

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Japan

'Discrimination' leaves All Black without club

INTERVIEW: Former All Blacks lock Isaac Ross' rugby future in Japan looks over -  Rugbypass writer Alex McLeod reports. 

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England

Outrage over Farrell's charity 'discount'

REACTION: There is an outpouring of outrage over the 'slap on the wrist' treatment meted out to England captain Owen Farrell.

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New Zealand

NPC: Look who is back in town

SPOTLIGHT: RugbyPass scribe Tom Vinicombe takes a look at the All Black players who returned from abroad to play in New Zealand's National Provincial Championship.

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Fiji

VIDEO: Six-year ban for Fiji teen after punching ref

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that a teenage loose forward has been banned from all levels of rugby in Fiji and abroad for six years.

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News

Pat Lam berates judicial inconsistencies

WATCH: Bristol Bears coach Pat Lam berated the sanction handed to Siale Piutau, using the pre-match interview of his side's 47-10 victory over Northampton Saints to air his views.

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News

Wallaby call-up still a 'fantasy'

INTERVIEW: Breakdown menace Fraser McReight insists international rugby is a way off, despite establishing himself in the Reds' exciting young back row in 2020.

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Argentina

Another twist to the Rugby Champs

SPOTLIGHT: New reports suggest that Australia might be favourites to host the Rugby Championship.

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South Africa

Province boardroom exodus goes into overdrive

NEWS: The brain drain at Newlands has gone into overdrive.

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England

REPORT: Eddie lands new gig in USA

NEWS: England coach Eddie Jones has reportedly taken on a second club team consultancy, adding MLR side San Diego Legion to his commitments with Suntory Sungoliath, the Japanese Top League outfit.

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Super Rugby

Highlanders continue to raid Crusaders' resources

TRANSFER NEWS: The Highlanders have raided the Crusaders once again as they look to re-build their squad for the 2021 Super Rugby campaign, signing Tongan utility back Fetuli Paea on a two-year deal.

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Super Rugby

Wallaby swap Tahs for rivals

TRANSFER NEWS: NSW Waratahs confirmed Tom Robertson will not return to the club in 2021 after pursuing a playing opportunity elsewhere.

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Premiership

Slap on the wrist for 'guilty' Farrell

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: England captain Owen Farrell has pleaded guilty to his dangerous high tackle charge.

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Premiership

Bristol reclaim second spot after crushing Saints

MATCH REPORT: Bristol reclaimed second place in the Premiership after swamping Northampton 47-10 at Ashton Gate.

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Countries

Fresh report reveals the Eight Nations teams

SPOTLIGHT: Fresh reports out of Europe suggest that Springboks will not be included in the Eight Nations tournament.

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Pro14

Leinster v Ulster: The magnitude of Coetzee's role

SPOTLIGHT: Ulster may start as the odds-on underdogs this weekend against Leinster in the PRO14 final, but if they are to have a chance, much of their forward momentum will come down to their “clutch player” – Marcell Coetzee.

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South Africa

Key pointers to Bok plans

SPOTLIGHT: As that often-used sententia goes: 'Read between the lines.'

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News

Champions and Challenge Cup quarter-final referees

The referee appointments for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-final matches have been announced following a selection committee meeting chaired by EPCR’s Head of Match Officials, Joel Jutge.

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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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News

Dragons resolve salary saga

NEWS: The Dragons completed all negotiations with its playing squad regarding salaries.

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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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Premiership

Sale Sharks boost their pack

TRANSFER NEWS: Sale Sharks confirmed that the club has reached an agreement with Rob Webber which will see the club’s former hooker make an emphatic return to professional rugby.

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News

Rebels fire massive pre-match salvo at Reds

SPOTLIGHT: Melbourne's skipper Dane Haylett-Petty says they fancy their chances against the Reds in Saturday's Super Rugby AU semifinal in Brisbane.

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Premiership

Springboks duo and Afrikaans at Quins

WATCH as Springbok duo Andre Esterhuizen and Wilco Louw talk about their first training session at the Harlequins.

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New Zealand

All Blacks squad: The unlucky flyhalf

SPOTLIGHT: Being a flyhalf in New Zealand isn’t easy when you’ve got Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga competing for your position at All Blacks level.

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News

Thorn turns up the heat at Reds

SPOTLIGHT: The Reds are light on finals experience when you glance at the team sheet, until you scroll down to superstar coach Brad Thorn.

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News

Premiership referees to 9 September 2020

The Premiership action continues to come thick and fast, with an enticing set of midweek fixtures to look forward to in Round 19.

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Super Rugby

Hansen inks deal with Brumbies

NEWS: Brumbies revealed that local pathway product Mack Hansen has committed to the franchise for next season.

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News

Three-match bans for English duo

NEWS: Andrew Kitchener of Worcester Warriors and Siale Piutau of Bristol Bears appeared before a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel.

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New Zealand

The extent of All Blacks Ennor's injury

INJURY UPDATE: All Blacks centre Braydon Ennor faces a lengthy injury lay-off after rupturing an ACL during New Zealand's North versus South game on Saturday.

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SA forward moves to England's second tier from Bulls

TRANSFER NEWS: Another South African player has moved overseas.

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France

World Rugby CEO: French league's legal move 'unfortunate'

REACTION: World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper said it was "unfortunate" the French league who run the Top 14 are taking legal action against the sport's global governing body.

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Argentina

World Cup 2023 draw pushed back

NEWS: The draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France has been moved to December.

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News

Big boost for Leinster ahead of Pro14 Final

NEWS: Leinster expect to have James Ryan available for selection for Saturday’s Pro14 final against Ulster following his remarkable recovery from shoulder surgery.

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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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News

Predictions and teams: Premiership, Round 19

FOUR ROUNDS TO GO: There are just 20 points left on the table in the race for a place in the semifinals.

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South Africa

Bok call-ups for seven Sale Sharks stars

NEWS: Steve Diamond has revealed Sale Sharks will be sending seven players to join the Springboks training squad – minus the injured Lood de Jager.

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England

How much more leniency will Farrell get?

WATCH: Owen Farrell's non-existent tackle technique has once again been thrust into the limelight as the England captain finally saw red for a vicious challenge on Wasps' Charlie Atkinson.

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News

SA-born prop's COVID scare before Super AU Final

NEWS: Queensland prop Ruan Smith may miss the chance to suit up against his former team Melbourne in Saturday's Super Rugby AU sudden-death final after being sent for a COVID-19 test.

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News

Why Armstrong signed on for more of the 'swirl'

CONTRACT NEWS: The Hurricanes and New Zealand Rugby announced the re-signing of Fraser Armstrong through until the end of 2021.

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France

World Cup star's Top 14 debut lasts 16 minutes

TOP 14 SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: Kotaro Matsushima's widely-anticipated debut in the French Top 14 lasted just 16 minutes on Sunday when he was forced off the pitch with a thigh injury.

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Australia

Bledisloe Cup Test moved to 2022

NEWS: Melbourne will host a 2022 Bledisloe Cup Test after this year's match in Victoria was cancelled due to coronavirus.

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New Zealand

All Blacks unleashed on the NPC

NEWS: The bulk of the All Blacks squad named at the weekend will assemble with their National Provincial Championship teams this week.

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New Zealand

New Zealand PM responds to All Blacks' bizarre situation

NEWS: The All Blacks find themselves in a bizarre situation after they named their squad on Sunday.

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South Africa

REVEALED: What rugby expertise Rasool brings to the Province board

REACTION: The appointment of Ebrahim Rasool as the new Chairman of Western Province Rugby Football Union will 'usher in an exciting era for WP' says Zelts Marais.

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Australia

Rennie puts his Wallabies plan into action

SQUAD NEWS: Western Force trio Kyle Godwin, Feleti Kaitu'u and Brynard Stander have been asked to remain in Sydney and join a host of NSW Waratahs players vying for a Wallabies berth later this year.

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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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European Cup

Nervy wait for red-carded England captain

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Saracens’ Owen Farrell will appear before an online disciplinary panel on Tuesday.

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Premiership

Ulster have nothing to lose

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News

Springbok De Jager injures shoulder....again

Lood De Jager has injured his troublesome shoulder yet again - does this spell the beginning of the end for the Springbok star?

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Super Rugby

VIDEO: Bulls get another Bok back from abroad

TRANSFER NEWS: The Bulls continue their trend of luring players back from abroad.

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New Zealand

Two new All Blacks have a special connection

New All Blacks Caleb Clarke and Hoskins Sotutu share a deep connection from their Dad's being teammates at the Blues.

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Currie Cup

Kings' franchise status under the spotlight

SPOTLIGHT: Director of Performance Robbie Kempson has admitted that Southern Kings’s fate is solely in the hands of the South African Rugby Union.

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Rebels looking for that extra edge

After struggling with travel to and from Queensland in round 7 the Rebels don't want to make the same mistake twice and want their flight schedule changed.

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Super Rugby

VIDEO: Outrage over Reds' scrum tactics

REACTION: The Brumbies have urged officials to wise up to the Queensland Reds at scrum time in the Super Rugby AU finals after claiming they were hard done by in their loss at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

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New Zealand

England target headlines All Blacks' squad announcement

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Ian Foster has rewarded Super Rugby Aotearoa form in naming the first All Blacks squad of his tenure as coach of the New Zealand national team.

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News

Ulster comeback makes Final all-Irish affair

REPORT: Ulster ensured next weekend's Pro14 Final will be an all-Irish affair after mounting a storming comeback to beat Edinburgh at Murrayfield.

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News

VIDEO: Red-carded Farrell's tackling technique has 'improved'

REACTION: Owen Farrell may miss Saracens' Champions Cup quarterfinal with Leinster as a result of his flawed tackling technique, but Director of Rugby Mark McCall insists he has improved.

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France

Kiwi import stars as La Rochelle beats Toulon

TOP 14 WRAP: Maori flyhalf Ihaia West scored 24 points as New Zealand back row forward Victor Vito celebrated his 100th La Rochelle match with a 29-15 victory over Toulon in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

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News

England captain Farrell facing lengthy ban

REACTION: England skipper Owen Farrell could be ruled out of Saracens' European Champions Cup quarterfinal against Leinster after he was sent off for a dangerous, head-high tackle in a Premiership match on Saturday.

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News

Faf drops in for Sharks win

PREMIERSHIP WRAP: World Cup-winning Springbok Francois de Klerk produced another masterclass as Sale Sharks strengthened their play-off push.

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South Africa

Province board has a new chairman

NEWS: The Western Province boardroom drama added another chapter with the appointment of a new Chairman

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Super Rugby

Thorn's Reds make huge statement ahead of playoffs

MATCH REPORT: The Queensland Reds will enter next weekend's Super Rugby AU preliminary final in top gear after a slick 26-7 defeat of the Brumbies on Saturday.

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New Zealand

Brilliant finish sees South beat North

MATCH REPORT: New Zealand and the rest of the rugby world wanted an exciting game of rugby, and the North and South Islands delivered it.

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News

RECAP: Reds v Brumbies

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the Super Rugby AU Round 10 encounter between the Reds and Brumbies Brisbane.

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Australia

COVID-19: More positive cases spell trouble for Rugby Champs

SPOTLIGHT: The Rugby Championship have been dealt a blow with six Argentine players testing positive to COVID-19 while in a training camp.

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Super Rugby

South African's try help Rebels survive Force scare

MATCH REPORT:  The Melbourne Rebels left it late to claim a hard-fought 34-30 win over Western Force in Newcastle. 

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New Zealand

RECAP: North v South

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the long-awaited North versus South match in Wellington.

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France

Bok boot not enough as lights go out on Pollard's Montpellier

TOP 14 REPORT: South African World Cup winner Handre Pollard kicked 13 points, but his Montpellier side suffered a last-gasp 23-26 defeat in the opening game of the new French Top 14 season on Friday.

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RECAP: Melbourne Rebels v Western Force

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the Super Rugby AU Round 10 encounter between the Melbourne Rebels and Western Force in Newcastle.

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USA

No Major League Rugby deal for Hawaii team in 2021

NEWS: Major League Rugby said Friday an exclusive negotiating agreement with a Hawaiian group for an expansion team expired with no deal.

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News

Leinster battle past Munster to reach Pro14 Final

PRO14 REPORT: Leinster extended their winning streak to 24 games and moved one step closer to regaining their Pro14 crown with a bruising 13-3 victory over Munster at the Aviva Stadium.

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Bristol outplay Worcester to move up to second

PREMIERSHIP FRIDAY WRAP: Bristol Bears scores 26 unanswered points in the second half to thump Worcester Warriors 36-13 at Sixways on Friday.

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South Africa

Doping D-Day for Aphiwe Dyantyi

NEWS: Springboks Aphiwe Dyantyi finally has a confirmed date for his long-awaited career-defining dope hearing.

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Latest News

Bulls to bring the 'lus' back

NO HOLDS BARRED: The desire to watch rugby, after a five-month 'drought', may see Loftus Versfeld packet once again.

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Japan

The perfect candidate for Highlanders job?

SPOTLIGHT: The Highlanders announced that head coach Aaron Mauger would be parting ways with the Super Rugby franchise.

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Premiership

Saracens boost their pack

TRANSFER NEWS: Saracens have secured the loan signing of Robin Hislop until the end of the 2019/20 season.

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New Zealand

Hansen: 'The best athlete I ever coached'

SPOTLIGHT: Legendary former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has finally revealed the best athlete he ever coached - and it's not Richie McCaw.

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France

Bok World Cup winner among top French recruits

SPOTLIGHT: The new French Top 14 season begins on Friday with a host of international names set make their debuts for their clubs over the weekend.

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New Zealand

North versus South prediction and teams

NATIONAL TRIAL: As much as the All Blacks selectors have tried to downplay the glaring hints that suggest this clash is nothing more than a national trial, the inter-island spirit of the occasion hasn't been lost on two of the fixture's key players.

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South Africa

AUDIO: Is this the 'smarts and savvy' that WPRFU needs?

ONE OF ONE: Jan de Koning sat down with Marco V Masotti to chat about the attempt of his consortium, MVM Holdings, to obtain a controlling share in WP Rugby and what value they bring to the table.

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News

Predictions and teams - Super Rugby AU, Round 10

WALLABY TRIAL: The Queensland Reds will host the Brumbies in what could effectively be a Wallaby trial and also a preview of a possible Final two weeks later.

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England

How Eddie Jones gets his groove back?

SPOTLIGHT: England coach Eddie Jones has been busy scouting players in person by attending multiple Premiership matches in recent weeks. 

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Latest News

Pro14 - Predictions and Teams, Semifinals

SINK OR SWIM: The business end of the 2019/20 PRO14 season has arrived as four teams remain in contention to lift the title following the conclusion of a truncated regular campaign.

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Premiership - Predictions and Teams, Round 18

PLAY-OFF CONTENDERS: With just five rounds to go in the Premiership the race for the semifinals is hotting up, just 12 points separating the sides from third to eighth.

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Super Rugby

Stormers' recruitment plan under the spotlight

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: With rugby in South Africa earmarked to start in October, sides have been working relentlessly to get up to competition standards.

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England

Lengthy doping bans for two English players

NEWS: England Rugby Football Union (RFU) has banned two club players from sport for anti-doping rule violations.

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France

Kolbe v Matsushima headlines Top 14 opening

ROUND ONE: The new Top 14 season begins this weekend as Japan's "phenomenal" Kotaro Matsushima makes his competitive Clermont debut by hosting World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe's Toulouse.

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New Zealand

Lions park The Bus on the bench

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Wellington Lions will test their reserve strength in their first pre-season outing.

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South Africa

Rassie Erasmus: I owe Divvy a lot

WATCH: World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus owes a lot of his success to former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers when the latter asked him to join the Springboks at the 2011 World Cup.

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Super Rugby

Huge Wallaby boost for Rebels

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Dane Haylett-Petty has been cleared to return for the Melbourne Rebels ahead of their final regular-season match against the Western Force in Newcastle on Saturday.

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News

Brumbies bring in Wallabies for Reds

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Brumbies bolster their team with Wallabies.

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Super Rugby

Handful of changes for winless Force

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Western Force has made six changes to their squad to face the Melbourne Rebels in their final 2020 Super Rugby AU match at McDonald Jones Stadium in NSW on Saturday.

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News

SA-born twins reunited at Reds

NEWS: The Queensland Reds have made two changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s Super Rugby AU clash against the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium.

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New Zealand

North v South teams revealed

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Veteran All Black flyhalf Beauden Barrett will go head-to-head with rival Richie Mo'unga in the North v South Island match on Saturday.

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New Zealand

VIDEO: Kiwi star reveals challenges of moving north

ONE-ON-ONE: Jan de Koning sat down for a chat with former Junior All Black and now Cardiff resident Nick Williams about the challenges of moving to and playing in Europe.

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News

Highlanders kick coach to the curb

NEWS: Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger was effectively sacked Thursday.

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New Zealand

The 'prize' at stake in north-south clash

NEWS: Two trophies of different eras and origins will be up for grabs during the North versus South match.

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France

Montpellier record two COVID-19 cases

NEWS: Montpellier announced on Wednesday an unnamed player and a member of their coaching staff had tested positive for coronavirus, just two days from opening the new French Top 14 campaign.

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England

Twickenham 'open' for fans

NEWS: Officials aim to welcome up to 20,000 supporters to Twickenham for England's match against the Barbarians next month.

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South Africa

Springboks give a mauling masterclass

WATCH as we take you back to Japan 2019, when South Africa scaled the top of the totem pole.

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News

Pro14 awards: Cheetahs fullback among the best

NEWS: Five teams from the Pro14 are celebrating the achievements of their leading stars after the first lot of 2019/20 season awards were announced.

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News

Club World Cup back on the table

NEWS: Plans for a Club World Cup have been confirmed this week by the Chief Executive of the organisers of the European Champions Cup.

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News

Bok flavour for new Euro Cup

NEWS: There will be a more distinct Springbok flavour when the new European Cup season kicks off.

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News

Euro Cup's new format revealed.

NEWS: The European Professional Club Rugby board has revealed the new Champions Cup and Challenge Cup tournament formats for the 2020/21 season.

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News

'My time’s up at the Crusaders'

NEWS: The Crusaders will be saying goodbye to one of their own.

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News

Can the Force make the Rebels choke again?

SPOTLIGHT: The Western Force may be out of the running, but they can still have a massive say in the final make-up of the Super Rugby AU play-offs.

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News

Referees to 5 September 2020

The referees for the Guinness Pro14 Semifinals have been announced while Angus Gardner and Nic Berry are the men in charge of the crucial Super Rugby Australia Round 10 matches.

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News

Tana Umaga pens new deal

NEWS: The Blues have been given a big boost.

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USA

USA Rugby exits bankruptcy

NEWS: USA Rugby's chapter 11 reorganization plan has received court approval, allowing the national governing body to emerge from bankruptcy.

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New Zealand

All Blacks desperate to keep Boks on board

OPINION: New Zealand's players have reacted to reports that South Africa may pack their collective bags and head north to European competitions.

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News

Why Pollard wants more SA sides in Pro14

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks' Rugby World Cup-winning flyhalf Handre Pollard has said he would welcome further South African sides joining the Pro14 in Europe.

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South Africa

Brits picks Snyman's probable replacement in Bok squad

SPOTLIGHT: Schalk Brits has named the player he thinks should replace RG Snyman in the Springboks squad.

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South Africa

It is NOT the Currie Cup after all

NEWS: Sir Donald Currie's donation to South African rugby will not be up for grabs this year.

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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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France

COVID-19: New Top 14 season suffers postponement

NEWS: This weekend's opening match of French rugby's Top 14 season featuring Stade Francais against Bordeaux-Begles has been postponed.

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News

Faf proves why he is the world's best scrumhalf

WATCH: Faf de Klerk was once again in sublime form for his club and by the look of it, the Springbok scrumhalf is getting better every time he steps onto the field.

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South Africa

'This is a big step forward for everyone in SA rugby'

SPOTLIGHT: South African rugby fans can expect some rugby matches soon.

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News

Leinster's biggest foe ahead of Pro14 semis

SPOTLIGHT: Leinster may start as overwhelming favourites in their semifinal against Munster at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, but the danger of complacency could be their biggest foe.

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New Zealand

North v South: The crown jewel or final fling?

OPINION: RugbyPass scribe Hamish Bidwell takes a look at the north versus south match and explains why it might be as good as it gets for New Zealand this year.

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News

Rabid Reds seeking retribution

SPOTLIGHT: Queensland's Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has described their final round Super Rugby AU game as a "massive grudge match" after being pipped in their clash last month.

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News

Another two tournaments scrapped due to COVID-19

NEWS: More tournaments have fallen victim to COVID-19.

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News

Rebels will be 'Forced in fire'

SPOTLIGHT: Reece Hodge says the chance to make their first Super Rugby finals in 10 years is motivating the Rebels, but they don't expect the Western Force to make it easy.

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Japan

World Cup star opens up on 'Eight Nations' withdrawal

REACTION: Japan fullback Kotaro Matsushima said the Brave Blossoms pulling out of a reported Eight Nations competition is a "disappointment".

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South Africa

Kolbe on why he chose Lions over Olympics

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks' World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has revealed why he turned down an opportunity to join the national Sevens team at the Olympic next year.

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South Africa

Robertson reveals how he plans to help B&I Lions beat Boks

SPOTLIGHT: Scott Robertson has a specific role in mind to help the British and Irish Lions beat the Boks.

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Scotland

Scotland players agree to wage cuts

NEWS: Scotland rugby union players agreed to pay cuts on Monday in a bid to ease the financial fall-out from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Premiership

Ruthless Saracens destroy London Irish

WRAP: Saracens continue to show their superiority as they crushed London Irish 40-12 at Twickenham Stoop on Monday.

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France

Bok flyhalf Pollard responds to Bath transfer reports

REACTION: Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has responded to reports linking him with a move from Montpellier to Bath at the end of the season.

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South Africa

Rassie Erasmus reduced to tears in Bok documentary

WATCH: World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus is seen being extremely emotional about the Springboks' 2019 World Cup victory in the final teaser of the 'Chasing the Sun' documentary.

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News

Super Rugby sowed the seeds of its own demise

SPOTLIGHT: SANZAAR chief executive Andy Marinos admitted Monday that Super Rugby sowed the seeds of its own demise

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England

Report: England finally settle wage dispute

NEWS: England players have agreed to take a 25 percent salary cut in their new one-year deal with the Rugby Football Union to make amends for the financial crisis created by the pandemic coronavirus.

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News

Pro14 play-offs: Can Munster stop Leinster?

SPOTLIGHT: Munster will have a huge challenge on their hands when they face Leinster in their Pro14 semifinal on Friday.

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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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South Africa

SANZAAR boss responds to new 'Eight Nations' claims

NEWS: SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos has responded to claims that South Africa are set to shun the Rugby Championship this year and play in the north instead.

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Super Rugby

'A classic Brumbies success story'

NEWS: Brumbies confirmed that wing Andy Muirhead has re-signed with the club until the end of the 2022 season.

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Benetton exact revenge on Zebre

PRO14 REPORT: Monty Ioane's two tries helped Benetton get revenge on Italian rivals Zebre for last week's defeat as they edged a low-scoring contest 16-9 in Parma to finish fifth in Conference B.

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Blues see off Ospreys

PRO14 REPORT: Jason Harries and Josh Adams scored a try each as Cardiff Blues condemned the Ospreys to bottom place in Conference A with a comfortable 29-20 win.

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VIDEO: Munster to face Leinster in semis

PRO14 REPORT: Munster soared into the Pro14 semifinals with a 49-12 victory against 13-man Connacht to set-up a last-four encounter against fierce rivals Leinster.

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Rampaging Chiefs sitting pretty at the top

PREMIERSHIP WRAP: Forwards Jonny Hill and Sam Simmonds both scored hat-tricks as Exeter Chiefs extended their lead at the top of the standings.

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New role for Bok 'monster' at Munster

SPOTLIGHT: Munster's World Cup-winning Springbok Rudolph Snyman will continue to make a massive contribution to the Irish province, despite being sidelined with a knee injury.

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Fiji

Video: Fijian teen facing life ban for breaking ref's nose

In a completely senseless action a Fijian teenger punches the ref and breaks his nose. This could well have cost him his career as he now faces a lifetime ban from the game

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France

Boks to replace Japan in upcoming European tournament?

With Japan having now officially pulled out of the autumn tournament to be held in France this November - Bernard Laporte is looking to South Africa to fill their place.

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Almost All Black re-ignites his career after finding himself unwanted

After Bryn Hall found he wasn't a part of the Auckland Blues future plans he re-invented himself and his game with the Crusaders

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Super Rugby

A feast of rugby for Aussies this upcoming "Super" Saturday

With the upcoming New Zealand North vs South game sandwiched between the last round clashes of the Rebels v Force and the Brumbies v Reds Aussies will be treated to a "super" Saturday of rugby this upcoming weekend.

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Leinster juggernaut rolls on

PRO14 REPORT: Leinster’s mammoth unbeaten run continued as they laid down a marker ahead of the Pro14 semifinals by beating Ulster 28-10 at the Aviva Stadium.

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Scarlets too good for Dragons

PRO14 REPORT: Scarlets ensured they did all they could in the battle to qualify for the Pro14 semifinals as they won their Welsh derby with Dragons at Rodney Parade in an entertaining encounter.

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Faf stars as Sale thump Bristol

PREMIERSHIP REPORT: Sale Sharks climbed to second in the Premiership standings after they thumped Bristol Bears 40-7 at the AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday.

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Fassi and other rising stars decide their playing future

CONTRACT NEWS: Some of South Africa's rising stars have made a decision on their future in the game.

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Waratahs edge Rebels in thriller to stay alive

SUPER RUGBY AU REPORT: The Waratahs stayed alive in the play-off race with a thrilling 38-32 win over the Melbourne Rebels in Sydney on Saturday.

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Brumbies bench like Boks' bomb squad

REACTION: South Africa's World Cup-winning replacements were nicknamed the 'bomb squad' because of the impact they made. Now the Brumbies have an equally efficient bench.

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RECAP: Melbourne Rebels v Waratahs

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the Super Rugby AU Round Nine encounter between the Melbourne Rebels and Waratahs in Sydney.

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South Africa

ANC firebrand set for top WP post?

SPOTLIGHT: The culling of two independent directors of the board, Johan van der Merwe and Andre van der Veen, has caused more than just a stir in Western Province circles.

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Nigel Owens spoils a good night out

WATCH: The Pro14 has started their podcast with a bang as they bring in world-renowned referee Nigel Owens to share some funny stories of his experiences.

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Rugby restart: Bok boost for Currie Cup?

NO HOLDS BARRED: Doubt about South Africa's participation in the Rugby Championship has raised the possibility that the Currie Cup could receive an even bigger Springbok injection.

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Pro14

Warriors beat Edinburgh despite Huw Jones yellow card

MATCH REPORT: Danny Wilson toasted his first win as Glasgow Warriors head coach as Fraser Brown and Ratu Tagive tries beat Edinburgh in front of 700 supporters at BT Murrayfield.

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Super Rugby

VIDEO: Ref makes history in Super Rugby

SPOTLIGHT: Amy Perrett made history Friday by becoming the first woman to referee a men's Super Rugby game, a move she hopes will open the door to other females.

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Currie Cup

Province sends two officials packing

NEWS: It seems like the drama in the Western Province boardroom is still far from dwindling down. 

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Premiership

PREMIERSHIP PREDICTIONS AND TEAMS: ROUND 17

TOP FOUR BATTLE: Karl Dickson is the referee for the first Premiership Rugby game of Round 17, in a contest that could also go a long way to helping shed more light on the race for the top four.

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Sevens

Sevens bear brunt of Wales Rugby Union cuts

NEWS: The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) have dropped its sevens programme as it tries to cope with the financial impact of COVID-19.

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Bok was 'jealous' of Kiwis and Aussies

JACO KRIEL IN THE SPOTLIGHT: After nearly six months away from the field, the Lions' players are champing at the bit.

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New Zealand

Canterbury destroy North Otago to retain Ranfurly Shield

MATCH REPORT: Canterbury have retained the Ranfurly Shield in emphatic fashion as they thumped North Otago 71-7 in their first pre-season outing in Christchurch.

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South Africa

Bok backs to battle in MMA octagon

NEWS: Two Springbok backs will make history when they battle it out in an MMA octagon.

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News

VIDEO: Brumbies book home Final

SUPER RUGBY AU REPORT: The Brumbies advanced directly to the Final with a comprehensive 31-14 win over the Western Force in Canberra on Friday.

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New Zealand

Another intriguing match-up in NZ's North v South clash

NEWS: Highlanders prop Daniel Lienert-Brown has been called into the South Island squad a week out from the highly-anticipated North v South clash.

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South Africa

Siya's wife stirs racial storm over book

REACTION: World Cup-winning Springboks captain Siyamthanda Kolisi has been dragged into a racial spat.

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RECAP: Brumbies v Western Force

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our coverage of the Super Rugby AU Round Nine encounter between the Brumbies and Western Force in Canberra.

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This is why Eddie Jones has an eye for talent

WATCH: England's rising star Josh Hodge turned heads in his Exeter Chiefs debut and his performance has thrust him straight into the limelight for higher honours.

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Tahs' licence to thrill

SPOTLIGHT: Waratahs coach Rob Penney has given his side a licence to thrill in Saturday's must-win Super Rugby AU clash with the Melbourne Rebels.

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South Africa

Next steps confirmed as SA prepares to return to rugby

NEWS: SA Rugby CEO has provided an update on South Africa's return to the rugby field.

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News

Blues lure All Black back to Auckland

TRANSFER NEWS: The Blues have bolstered their squad with an All Black.

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Japan

Japan pull out of Euro comp

NEWS: Japan have chosen against taking part in the year-end 'Eight Nations' tournament due to the coronavirus pandemic, sources told AFP on Thursday.

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News

Predictions and teams: Pro14, Round 15

BIG DASH FOR FINAL SPOT: Almost a year after the season began, the curtain is set to come down on the league campaign this weekend.

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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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South Africa

Women's World Cup: South Africa's 'big task'

SPOTLIGHT: The 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup will be the ninth edition of the prestigious event.

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Re-live the Crusaders' Aotearoa victory

Watch: The Crusaders released an amazing highlights package of their victorious Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign where they focus on key moments that contributed to the victory.

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South Africa

Whiteley's last shot to revive playing career

SPOTLIGHT: Warren Whiteley has not given up hope of playing again and he is set to undergo surgery to give himself one last shot.

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New Zealand

Razor sharp enough to face Boks and coach Crusaders

SPOTLIGHT: Crusaders coach Scott Robertson is more than capable of assisting British and Irish Lions and coaching Super Rugby champions Crusaders says CEO Colin Mansbridge.

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New Zealand

All Black Veteran leads Canterbury in Shield defence

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Canterbury is set to unleash a new crop of the region's talent.

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Bulls snag exciting player from dethroned Kings

TRANSFER NEWS: The Bulls have signed an exciting and dynamic player.

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France

French clubs 'in danger', could lose millions

NEWS: French professional clubs could lose between 30 and 35 million euros during the first two months of the season.

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Rebels bolster team with experience

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Melbourne Rebels head coach Dave Wessels has named just two changes to his starting lineup to face the Waratahs.

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Waratahs spring major midfield surprise

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Waratahs will play out their final home fixture of Super Rugby AU this weekend, as they take on the Melbourne Rebels at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday.

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Japan

More Wallabies to join captain in Japan?

TRANSFER TALK: Either Dane Haylett-Petty or Matt To’omua could join Michael Hooper on a Japan sabbatical, but not both, in a deal worked out with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels.

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Force get Brache back

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Centre Henry Taefu and utility back Marcel Brache will make their return to the starting line-up when the Western Force takes on the table-topping Brumbies.

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Brumbies coach rewards team for destroying Waratahs

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Experienced scrumhalf Joe Powell has been recalled to the starting side for the Brumbies Round Nine Super Rugby AU showdown with the Western Force

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Super Rugby AU - Predictions and Teams, Round Nine

ROAD MAP TO SUCCESS: Melbourne feel the Brumbies may have revealed a road-map to Super Rugby AU success over the Waratahs that they can follow in Saturday's crunch match.

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Hougaard helps Worcester end losing run

PREMIERSHIP WEDNESDAY WRAP: Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard was one of Worcester's four try-scorers in their 29-14 win over Harlequins at Sixways on Wednesday.

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Argentina

COVID-19: Five more players test positive in Pumas camp

NEWS: Argentina's preparations for the 2020 Rugby Championship have been thrown into disarray by six players testing positive for coronavirus in recent days.

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Powerful lock puts pen to paper for Sharks

CONTRACT NEWS: The Sharks are continuing to secure their future with another player putting pen to paper.

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Referees to 30 August 2020

The Gallagher Premiership and Guinness Pro14 are in full swing as they look to get through their respective competitions while Super Rugby Australia is edging ever closer to their business end.

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Wales

Wales suffer big injury blow

NEWS: Wayne Pivac’s Wales have been dealt a blow ahead of the planned return of Test rugby.

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New Zealand

Another 'embarrassing' trophy story for New Zealand

SPOTLIGHT: Just a month after Crusaders tarnished the inaugural Super Rugby Aotearao trophy, Eden Park revealed one of its oldest secrets in regards to the North and South match.

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Australia

Wallaby captain heading overseas

NEWS: Rugby Australia and the New South Wales Rugby Union have confirmed that Michael Hooper will be leaving Australia.

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Super Rugby

Super Rugby career is 'all up in the air'

SPOTLIGHT: Melbourne playmaker Andrew Deegan says he hasn't done the maths on the Super Rugby AU finals machinations but does know he wants to play four more games this season.

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South Africa

Players entitled to 'own beliefs and opinions'

NEWS: South Africa's rugby players' organisation, MyPlayers, has released a statement regarding movements that have dominated the headlines recently.

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Pro14

South African teams add 'good slant' to Pro14

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Cheetahs and Southern Kings have shown the value South African teams can add to the Pro14 competition believes Edinburgh coach Richard Cockerill.

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New Zealand

Savea signs for Lions

NEWS: All Black wing Julian Savea has finally found a team.

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