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'Every time I saw the surgeon, she was surprised at where I was... she just kept making my rehab tougher'

Medical opinion had written off DTH van der Merwe's season following injury in February, but the Canadian winger is back fighting …

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 13:52

'It isn't a case that intellectual property goes and the new one comes in'

Warren Gatland put a cat among pigeons when suggesting it would be disappointing to lose Wales staff to Irish provinces, but Wayne…

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 12:20

Connacht swing by Nottingham to bring home an Irish tighthead

Adding strength in depth is a target for Andy Friend following his first season in charge at Connacht and his latest move has been…

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 10:48

'Jerry and Felix are fantastic coaches, guys I trusted with my life, and both ways... I wanted to keep them'

It can't have been an easy week for Johann van Graan after Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones said they will quit, but the Munster bos…

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 9:43

All good things must come to an end as Alex's Champions Cup party is finally over

Alex Goode kept the world of rugby social media royally entertained since winning the Champions Cup, but his incredible celebratio…

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 8:32

Cheetahs give the green light to Italy's swoop for Franco Smith

It was last month when it first emerged that Franco Smith had been offered a role with Italy in 2020... the Cheetahs board has now…

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 8:00

Dragons confirm worst kept secret: Dean Ryan will take over

Dean Ryan's arrival at Rodney Parade has been expected, but he has arrived in Wales with an enhanced director of rugby role.

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 6:10

O'Gara's a step closer to French return as La Rochelle confirm Garbajosa exit

Ronan O'Gara's next move has been speculated on all throughout 2019 and it now appears that a partnership with old foe Jono Gibbes…

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 5:30

Sale fans will be seeing double as Diamond recruits South African twins

Jean-Luc du Preez made an instant impact during a short-term stay in Manchester last year and he will return there next season wit…

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 4:49

Highlander Faddes becomes the latest big signing at Ulster

Having already signed Jack McGrath and Sam Carter, Matt Faddes of the Highlanders has become the latest eye-catching name to attac…

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 4:30

It's a funny old world as Owen switches to Falcons a few weeks after helping to relegate them

"I played for Leicester against them a couple of weeks ago in a game which helped to seal their fate in terms of relegation, but t…

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 4:17

Only just released by Dragons, Henson set to get boots back on for worthy cause

There was sadness less than fortnight ago when Dragons announced they were releasing Gavin Henson, but the former Wales play-maker…

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 3:54

Troubled Wasps strike a new major sponsorship deal

Land Rover have been associated with Wasps for a number of years but they are about to give way as the club's title sponsor partne…

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 3:17

Reds in need of a fullback for crunch derby game with Waratahs

The Reds are trending upwards but will be without Hamish Stewart (shoulder-injury) and Isaac Lucas (on-duty with the Australian U2…

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 2:03

Maori All Blacks to take on Fiji in two-match series

The pride of the Maori All Blacks haka will face the fierce Fijian cibi when the two sides play in a home and away two-match serie…

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Online Editors
14 May 2019, 0:12

Lions coach finally reveals why he returned home part-way through a tour to Australasia

Swys de Bruin, coach of the Johannesburg-based Lions and a Springboks assistant, quit a tour in April just before the Lions were d…

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Online Editors
13 May 2019, 23:11

Toomua could be in action as early as Friday night

Star recruit Matt Toomua didn't know how to find his home after training on day one but says he'll be ready for the Melbourne Rebe…

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Online Editors
13 May 2019, 22:04

Alex Goode just doesn't stop during Saracens celebrations

Alex Goode concluded Saturday with a third European title and the honour of picking up the European Player of the Year after Sarac…

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Online Editors
13 May 2019, 21:28

Sam Cane set to complete broken neck recovery

Injured All Blacks flanker Sam Cane is poised to return to the Chiefs for the first time since breaking his neck while playing aga…

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Online Editors
13 May 2019, 21:25

Rugby Australia on high alert as major broadcaster goes on 'cost-cutting measures' in sports rights

Rugby Australia has been given a scare just as negotiations for the next rights cycle start with current rights holder Foxtel anno…

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Online Editors
13 May 2019, 21:08
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