All posts tagged "South Africa"
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months ago“If England attack like they did against France they can take it to any opposition”
It’s also fair to say that Australia and Argentina are better in some positions than England. On their best day, England...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoFrance 14-28 New Zealand: Black Ferns prove too strong for Les Bleues
New Zealand maintained their unbeaten start under Whitney Hansen as a powerful defensive display and scrum dominance carried them to victory...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoIn-form Brazil will be hard to contain
HONG Kong China begin their home WXV Global Series Challenger campaign against a Brazil side arriving with confidence after back-to-back victories...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoIreland targeting a clean sweep
FIONA Tuite-O’Sullivan believes inspiration provided by Ireland’s leading female athletes can help drive Scott Bemand’s side into a new era as...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoWales flier Amy Williams chasing the dream of her first cap
Speedster Amy Williams says winning her first cap in the WXV Global Series would be a dream come true.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoLeicester Tigers 24-36 Newcastle Red Bulls: Tigers left in traps by rampant Red Bulls
Werner Kok crossed for one of the tries as Red Bulls caused chaos at Welford Road, and dealt a painful blow...
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Features
/ 2 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Tom Woolstencroft – Surreal first season with Saracens was my favourite
Tom Woolstencroft, the former England U20s, London Irish, Saracens, Wasps, Bishop’s Stortford and Ealing Trailfinders hooker, reflects on his life in...
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Features
/ 2 months agoSevens needs stars on show to grow fanbase
Six new clubs, ten-minute matches and a Test match Saturday to compete with... Ultimate Sevens launches into a crowded calendar with...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoRugby Paper Roundup: Cracking America! Springboks v All Blacks in Baltimore, Major League Rugby, World Cup 2031
With the United States preparing to host its first men’s Rugby World Cup in 2031, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoBlow for All Blacks as Ardie Savea ruled out of final Test with South Africa
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will miss the final Test of the ‘Greatest Rivalry’ series in Baltimore after suffering a serious...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoFin Smith: Northampton Saints must go on the front foot
Fin Smith says Northampton Saints must forget about defending their Prem crown and instead focus on improving as they target back-to-back...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 months agoChris Hewett: Is Eben Etzebeth the best Springbok ever? That’s a big call
Chris Hewett examines Victor Matfield’s claim that Eben Etzebeth could be the best Springbok of all time and assesses the South...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoJack van Poortvliet confident that Leicester Tigers can deliver Prem success next season
Jack van Poortvliet has had a whirlwind summer but is back with Leicester Tigers determined to turn last season’s semi-final heartbreak...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoRugby bosses welcome idea for Welsh clubs in the expanded Prem
West Country rugby bosses have welcomed the idea of Welsh clubs joining an expanded Prem.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoObano on his way to France
ENGLAND loose-head Beno Obano will leave Bath at the end of the season to join Top 14 side Pau. His departure...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoJeremy Guscott: South Africa and New Zealand in a class of their own? I don’t think so…
Jeremy Guscott rejects the idea that South Africa and New Zealand are in a class of their own, while praising their...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoFar too much time is being wasted
AFTER watching the recent set of internationals I was impressed by the overall standard of officiating except for timekeeping. There is...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoRefs are not there to listen to players
LOBBYING was not once mentioned by Paul Rees in his otherwise excellent review of Matt Carley and his refereeing of the...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoSuperman Nche puts All Blacks to the sword
THE scrum battle in the first two Tests of the series between South Africa and New Zealand has been fascinating, as...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoMadness of World Cup draw
THE idea of a 2027 World Cup in which the two leading teams in the world, South Africa and New Zealand,...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoSouth Africa 29-24 New Zealand: Springboks turn on the power to snatch the glory
South Africa overpowered New Zealand in the final 20 minutes to claim a 2-1 series lead, with Pieter-Steph du Toit and...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoBlack Ferns run riot as South Africa taken apart
■By BEN JAYCOCK NEW Zealand continued their impressive form with an eight-try victory in their first Test meeting on South African...
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Features
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus is pushing his luck with the top brass
Paul Rees looks at why South Africa’s head coach Rassie Erasmus may be playing fast and loose with the laws of...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 months agoBrendan Gallagher: Fly-past before Springboks v All Blacks had us on the edge of our seats
Brendan Gallagher looks back at the spectacular Springboks v All Blacks fly-past in Cape Town and recalls the iconic South Africa...
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All
/ 2 months agoWXV Global Series preview: England boss John Mitchell says World Cup places are on the line
John Mitchell says World Cup places are on the line as England begin a new era in the redesigned WXV Global...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoAll Stars XV: Cardiff – A team packed full of greatness
Brendan Gallagher selects his greatest-ever Cardiff XV, featuring club legends including Bleddyn Williams, Gareth Edwards, Gerald Davies and Martyn Williams.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoSiya Kolisi’s South Africa make amends with series-levelling victory against New Zealand
The Springboks produced a far more clinical display in Cape Town, overcoming New Zealand 33-26.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoErnst van Rhyn: Alex Sanderson can give Sale Sharks bite
After a seventh-place finish last term, Sale Sharks have strengthened their squad.
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoSouth Africa 33-26 New Zealand: Springboks in control to level Greatest Rivalry series
South Africa bounced back from their Ellis Park defeat with a dominant physical display to level the Greatest Rivalry series against...
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Columnists
/ 2 months agoPeter Jackson: Sir Billy Boston’s legacy will last a lifetime
Peter Jackson pays tribute to Sir Billy Boston, reflecting on the dual-code legend’s remarkable career, trailblazing impact and lasting legacy.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoMoreno is Red Bulls’ 25th new signing
NEWCASTLE Red Bulls have signed Argentina prop Francisco Moreno on a one-year deal. The 24-year-old tight-head will join up with Pumas...
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoCaptain Spencer to miss start of season
BATH captain Ben Spencer will miss the start of the Prem season after having surgery on a long-standing shoulder injury. The...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 months agoAll Blacks gave hope to rest of chasing pack
Strategy: Fabian Holland in action against South Africa NEW Zealand against South Africa last weekend was one of the best Test...
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International Rugby
/ 2 months agoBlackadder leads great escape in Lions den
■By BEN JAYCOCK NEW Zealand produced a remarkable second-half comeback to escape with a win over the Lions, having trailed by...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoLet’s get shot of hi-vis waterboys
THE mantra of rugby administrators and journalists is ‘the need to speed the game up and keep it flowing’ more often...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 months agoChris Hewett: France’s Antoine Dupont will find new ways to rule the roost
Chris Hewett considers whether Antoine Dupont can return to his best after a succession of injuries, and argues the France superstar...
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Feature
/ 2 months agoPaul Rees: Matt Carley shows who’s boss in first Test between South Africa and New Zealand
Paul Rees says referee Matt Carley was right to stand his ground in Johannesburg and not be swayed by the TMO.
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Latest News
/ 2 months agoSpringbok Deon comes of age
DEON Fourie of the Cape Town Stormers hit the history books in Durban yesterday like a tornado. Four weeks short of...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 months agoAll Stars XV: Bedford Blues – Mike Rayer leads brothers with real style
Brendan Gallagher picks his greatest-ever Bedford Blues XV, featuring club legends such as Budge Rogers, Mike Rayer, James Pritchard and Martin...
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Features
/ 2 months agoIreland ace Crowley out until 2027
NEWS EXTRA IRELAND and Munster fly-half Jack Crowley is set to be sidelined until the new year. He has been out...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 months agoPrem 2026-27 preview – Bath: Title odds, key players and transfers
Bath enter the new Prem season among the favourites after finishing second in the league last term.
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoRampant All Blacks stun Springboks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series opener
Will Jordan’s double helped New Zealand withstand a relentless Springbok assault as Ardie Savea’s side secured a memorable victory at Ellis...
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Feature
/ 3 months agoPaul Rees: England back rower Henry Pollock’s mission – To smash it like Jonah Lomu
Paul Rees examines Henry Pollock’s growing profile, his potential to become rugby’s next superstar and the lessons the England back rower...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoHarlequins recruit Harry Johnson-Holmes has England in his sights
Harry Johnson-Holmes is open to an England call-up after swapping Australia for Harlequins, with the new Quins prop still harbouring ambitions...
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International Rugby
/ 3 months agoSouth Africa 16-33 New Zealand: Will Jordan’s double hit puts Springboks on the floor
New Zealand produced a remarkable second-half turnaround to overwhelm the world champions, with Will Jordan’s two tries completing a stunning victory...
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Letters
/ 3 months agoA compelling series
THE excitement surrounding South Africa’s series against New Zealand shows exactly what international rugby has been missing. We constantly hear about...
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Chris Hewett
/ 3 months agoChris Hewett: Touring is back! But let’s see the best take on the best
Chris Hewett welcomes the return of touring rugby between South Africa and New Zealand but questions why the best provincial players...
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Club Rugby
/ 3 months agoAll Stars XV: Coventry – David Duckham leads Cov dynamos
Brendan Gallagher picks his all-time Coventry XV, featuring club legends including David Duckham and Danny Grewcock.
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Features
/ 3 months agoYOUNG GUNS
TANIELTUMUSIIME SARACENS & ENGLAND U18 WING Saracens’ 17-year-old wing prospect Taniel Tumusiime has set his sights on forcing his way into...
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Features
/ 3 months agoMy Life in Rugby: Kate Zackary – I was so proud to be captain of my country
Kate Zackary, the former Exeter Chiefs, Trailfinders and USA back rower, reflects on her life in rugby.
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