Bakkies Botha has chillingly revisited the most infamous moment of his career
Now retired after earning the last of his 85 Test caps in 2014, the 40-year-old Springbok has recalled his X-rated response to a N…
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21 Apr 2020, 12:31
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PRO12 title winner O'Leary seals return to France
The ex-Connacht player, who stepped off the bench at last year’s World Cup versus eventual tournament winners South Africa, has …
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21 Apr 2020, 11:01
SA Rugby unveils crisis plan aimed at saving upwards of R1billion
The home of the 2019 World Cup winners has accepted they are in a fight for survival following the stoppage of rugby around the gl…
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21 Apr 2020, 10:41
Depleted Saracens will get European dig-out if Leinster quarter-final is rescheduled - report
Squad registration for the postponed quarter-final closed in March and the Londoners have a load of players listed who will have l…
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21 Apr 2020, 9:50
Leigh Halfpenny has reportedly sorted out his club future
With coach Brad Mooar leaving and Liam Williams' arrival adding to competition for places, there have been fears that Wales' point…
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21 Apr 2020, 9:17
Eddie Jones outlines why the ridicule of 'hybrid' players like Curry will soon stop
The Australian came in for widespread criticism for selecting players such as Tom Curry and Jonathan Joseph outside their traditio…
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21 Apr 2020, 8:32
Northampton sign unheralded new No9 following loss of fan favourite Cobus Reinach
The South African World Cup winner announced in January he would be leaving Franklin's Gardens for the Top 14 at the end of the cu…
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21 Apr 2020, 5:22
11 Wallabies captains have written an extraordinary letter to Rugby Australia calling for drastic action
George Gregan, Nick Farr-Jones, George Smith, Stirling Mortlock and Michael Lynagh are just some of the signatories on the unprece…
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21 Apr 2020, 5:00
Francis Kean resigns following homophobic allegations, World Rugby issues statement
Eight candidates were unveiled last week to contest the election for seven executive committee places... Kean was nominated and pr…
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21 Apr 2020, 4:29
Malcolm Marx dispatches Jamie George in vote for world's best hooker
Springboks star has been voted the world’s best No. 8 by fans around the globe after dispatching England rake Jamie George in a …
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21 Apr 2020, 2:46
Trans-Tasman Super Rugby competition, Bledisloe Cup series still a possibility this year
A 2020 Bledisloe Cup series is on the table, while Australian Super Rugby teams could play in a makeshift trans-Tasman league late…
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21 Apr 2020, 1:34
'Incredibly painful': Super Rugby job losses announced for Crusaders
The Crusaders have succumbed to the financial pressure caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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20 Apr 2020, 21:28
The pains of a nation: 'There wasn't a single player in our 31-man squad who had lost a game at a Rugby World Cup.'
After a period of "either sulking or planning" the All Blacks are moving on, admits their new head coach, Ian Foster.
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20 Apr 2020, 17:48
Munster player handed ban for doping violation after pharmacy error
European Professional Club Rugby have confirmed a Munster player tested positive for two banned substances following the Irish pro…
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20 Apr 2020, 11:29
Newcastle defence coach Wells to leave club after eight years for new role in Italy
Wells joined Newcastle in 2012 and served as forwards coach and head coach before becoming defence coach for the Falcons.
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20 Apr 2020, 7:15
Wales' Principality Stadium transformed into massive temporary hospital
The stadium has been turned into the the largest temporary hospital in Wales and will provide around 2,000 additional beds.
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20 Apr 2020, 6:13
Players agree to 'significant' pay cut following weeks of talks with Rugby Australia
RUPA chairman Justin Harrison confirmed players have accepted a significant pay cut, believed to be at least 60%, in a bid to ease…
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20 Apr 2020, 4:49
Pichot outlines ambition to expand Lions tour on a 'worldwide scale'
The Argentinian is currently in a head-to-head battle with Sir Bill Beaumont for the position of World Rugby chairman.
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20 Apr 2020, 3:50
'We have lost our way': Steve Hansen calls for global rugby unity in wake of coronavirus
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen is calling for the rugby world to put self-interest aside in pursuit of global unity in …
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20 Apr 2020, 2:30
Steve Hansen throws support behind proposed All Blacks 'decider' against British and Irish Lions next year
The former All Blacks head coach has thrown his support behind a proposed one-off clash between the All Blacks and British and Iri…
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19 Apr 2020, 23:27
