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World Cup-winning Springbok says South African Super Rugby exile poses many questions

Former South Africa wing and 2007 World Cup winner Bryan Habana said on Wednesday he would like to see a global calendar introduce…

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03 Jun 2020, 21:29

Dan Carter explains why he chose the Blues and when fans might see him actually take the field

Darter Carter has addressed the media after confirming he had joined the Blues franchise for Super Rugby Aotearoa.

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03 Jun 2020, 19:46

Jacob Stockdale received death threats after Ireland World Cup exit

Ireland were hammered by New Zealand in last October's World Cup quarter-finals, a rout that resulted in social media criticism fo…

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03 Jun 2020, 18:22

The mammoth pay cut Dan Carter will take to link up with the Blues

Dan Carter is set to take a mammoth pay cut when he links up with the Blues in Super Rugby Aotearoa.

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03 Jun 2020, 17:33

Harlequins sign Tyrone Green from the Super Rugby Lions

Tyrone Green first caught the eye as a fly-half but he will arrive at Harlequins as an outside back following impressing displays …

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03 Jun 2020, 13:25

A second son of 2003 World Cup winner Paul Grayson has earned Northampton deal

With James already on Chris Boyd's Northampton roster, a second son of Paul Grayson, the England World Cup winner, is following in…

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03 Jun 2020, 8:14

Springboks World Cup win helps SA Rugby report tiny post-tax profit of R8.5m (£400k)

A 2.5% increase in revenue in 2019 to R1.29bn was enough for SA Rugby to record an R8.5m post-tax profit following the Springboks …

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03 Jun 2020, 7:16

Son of 1989 British and Irish Lion among 6 academy players promoted by Connacht

After releasing 12 players last Friday, Connacht have promoted 6 academy players, including Conor Dean, son of a 1989 British and …

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03 Jun 2020, 6:45

Dan Carter linked to shock return to Super Rugby - but not for the Crusaders

The Blues are thought to have been in talks with Dan Carter for some time and an injury to Stephen Perofeta may have fast-tracked …

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03 Jun 2020, 5:23

Saracens in talks with retired Springbok van der Merwe - report

Having recently lost second rows George Kruis and Nick Isiekwe, Saracens have reportedly approached Flip van der Merwe about comin…

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03 Jun 2020, 4:52

Ex-Scotland skipper John Barclay in club retirement U-turn

John Barclay had planned to retire at the age of 33 but the coronavirus stoppage of rugby has left the former Scotland skipper yea…

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03 Jun 2020, 3:28

NZ Super Rugby sides anticipating significant turnouts with limited crowd restrictions expected

Crowds at sporting venues will be back when New Zealand moves to alert level 1 – and possibly just in time for Super Rugby's res…

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02 Jun 2020, 23:57

'Now we've got this game that's almost like NFL': The law changes Eddie Jones wants to speed up rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones believes rugby needs to follow in the footsteps of the NRL and introduce law changes in an attempt …

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02 Jun 2020, 23:57

NZR boss: Tests against Pacific and European nations on the cards for All Blacks this year

New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson says he hasn't ruled out the prospect of the All Blacks facing off against nations from the P…

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02 Jun 2020, 22:23

Former Blues player on life support after open heart surgery

The Blues are among those sending their hopes and prayers to Matt Johnson as their former midfielder fights for his life after und…

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02 Jun 2020, 20:37

Beauden Barrett's cheeky dig: 'It's been a while since I used to make him cry at home in the backyard'

Beauden Barrett has thrown a dash of spice into the mix of his first anticipated clash against the Hurricanes by recalling how he …

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02 Jun 2020, 16:21

David Humphreys quits Gloucester just 18 days after Johan Ackermann's troubling exit

It was May 15 when Johan Ackermann caused shock with his Gloucester departure and the reverberations have now resulted in David Hu…

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Online Editors
02 Jun 2020, 10:49

Ex-Ireland skipper who marched into the Shelford All Blacks haka has retired from coaching

Willie Anderson created headlines when he led a v-shaped Ireland advance at Lansdowne Road into the haka of Buck Shelford’s 1989…

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Online Editors
02 Jun 2020, 8:07

Freddie Michalak tweets support for new league in France

48 clubs currently make up Federale 1, the France competition below Pro D2, but Freddie Michalak is among supporters of wanting a …

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Online Editors
02 Jun 2020, 6:22

Premiership clubs get the green light they have all been waiting for

There was disappointment on May 21 when a return-to-train setback was announced but the outlook has now encouragingly changed for …

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02 Jun 2020, 5:06
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