All posts tagged "South Africa"
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoAustralia 38-22 South Africa: Springboks stunned by Wallabies fightback
South Africa ................22pts Australia .................... 38pts Tries: Arendse 4, Esterhuizen 13, Kolisi 18 Conversions: Libbok 5, 19 Penalty: Libbok 9 Tries:...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoZimbabwean who tried to broker peace within SA squad
JOY at Zimbabwe’s qualifying for the RWC2027 a couple of weeks back was tempered by the death of Des van Jaarsveldt,...
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/ 6 months agoSouth Africa turn screw on England
■ By BEN JAYCOCK South Africa.....69pts England............. 24pts A WINLESS England U18s were handed a tough lesson in Paarl as South...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoTreacey steps up but France pull the strings
England....................20 France...................... 51 ENGLAND U18s fell to a second successive defeat in South Africa as a powerful France U18 side ran...
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Features
/ 6 months agoJoe Santamaria: Uruguay closing in on World Cup 2027 spot
Joe Santamaria talks to coach Rodolfo Ambrosio about their potential RWC2027 showdown with Chile Having featured in the first-ever World Cup...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoJeff Probyn: Women’s World Cup accessing all areas is good for game
Just four days to go before the 10th Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off in the stadium of Light in Sunderland,...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoTuifua is keeping quiet on his plans
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Young talent: Patrick Tuifua in action for Hawke’s Bay PICTURE: Getty Images IN February 2024, the name...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 6 months agoThe best head-to-head Matchups in the Rugby Championship this Weekend: Eben Etzebeth and Will Skelton set for titanic clash
The Rugby Championship is back and looks set to produce some fireworks, with the best of the southern hemisphere battling it...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 6 months agoRugby Championship Opening Weekend Talking Points: Siya Kolisi at No.8 for the Springboks
The 2025 Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend, and it’s still South Africa and New Zealand setting the pace. The Springboks...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoLions Tour was my best trip ever, says Bundee Aki
Bundee Aki had an eventful Lions tour to Australia, on and off the pitch, but rated the trip down under as...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoJeremy Guscott: Once a Lions series is won, it’s hard to go again
The sports science and analysis available in the game now would almost certainly tell us that the Lions were not anywhere...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoNick Cain: Wallabies paid price for unprofessionalism during Lions Tour
The Lions are back on the winning trail, but the high stakes surrounding the 2025 tour, whether sporting or commercial, means...
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/ 6 months agoLeicester’s all-time XV: Talented Tigers burning bright
What would be the greatest All-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...
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/ 6 months agoCharlie Hodgson transfers his rugby skills to business
As England’s all-time leading Premiership points scorer, Charlie Hodgson’s impact on British rugby is undisputed. With a decorated career spanning over...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPeter Jackson: The British and Irish Lions fail to impress Paul Turner
From the early days in Newbridge through to Sale’s rise as champions of England, Paul Turner has built an admirable track...
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Features
/ 6 months agoStewart McKinney recalls the brutal Lions days of ’74
Long before the Lions failed to turn up in Sydney for their shot at something historic, one of their Old Invincibles...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: Money was the theme for the Lions – and that will not change
Paul Rees says that, as the Lions chase every pound, the home unions can't complain if players do the same As...
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/ 6 months agoPrem Rugby Transfers: Five key signings show way for Bath
Ben Jaycock assesses the comings and goings in the transfer market as the Premiership prepares for the coming season With the...
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/ 6 months agoPat Lam’s philosophy: You get punched, you get back up, and you go again
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Bristol Bears Bristol started the...
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/ 6 months agoGeorgia prove too strong for England U18s
■ By BEN JAYCOCK Georgia...............35pts England..............31pts On the run: England U18’s Hugh Shields PICTURE: Gallo Images ENGLAND U18s suffered a defeat...
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Features
/ 6 months agoRugby Championship 2025 Preview: Springboks setting their sights on double top
Ben Jaycock looks forward to The Rugby Championship which starts this weekend Tournament favourites and defending champions South Africa return to...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 6 months agoRugby Championship 2025 South Africa Preview: Can the Springboks make it back-to-back titles?
South Africa head into The Rugby Championship full of confidence. They are the reigning champions, reigning world champions, and currently ranked...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 6 months agoRugby Championship 2025 New Zealand Preview: Can the All Blacks avenge last year’s disappointment?
New Zealand head into the 2025 Rugby Championship with plenty to prove. Under head coach Scott Robertson, the All Blacks are...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 6 months agoRugby Championship 2025 Australia Preview: British and Irish Lions experience to benefit the Wallabies?
Australia go into this year’s Rugby Championship campaign with a fair bit of confidence after a strong series against the British...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 6 months agoRugby Championship 2025 Argentina Preview: Can Los Pumas go one better this year?
Argentina are consistently one of the most underrated teams in the world, and are currently the lowest-ranked of any of the...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 6 months agoThe Rugby Championship 2025: Dates, How to Watch and Squad News
The Rugby Championship is back for the 2025 edition, and once again, it promises to deliver the intensity and quality that...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: I’ve learnt new way to play, says Finn Russell
Finn Russell has proved yet again he is the man for the big occasion on the current Lions tour – capping...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoMaro Itoje: These Lions tours shouldn’t work – but they do
Maro Itoje was a relieved man as he reflected on the Lions series win in Australia because he knew it might...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: Nic White and Will Skelton put Wallabies in driving seat for Third Test
Where there is a will there is a way to win – not just big Will Skelton but the collective determination...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoNick Cain: Joe Schmidt’s bogus words jeopardise Lions’ future
There was a chance of three whitewashes taking place this weekend. The first was whether the Lions would claim a 3-0...
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Chris Hewett
/ 6 months agoChris Hewett: Tough calls needed to take the initiative
The Lions may have reaffirmed their rugby sovereignty over the Wallabies during 80 mesmerising minutes in Melbourne, but they were well...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: This triple lock will give the British and Irish Lions longer life
Paul Rees looks into whether the Lions should stick with visiting Australia, New Zealand and South Africa Who would have thought...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoProps who were able to go the distance
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW THE Lions used to replace their props during Test matches once every 29...
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Columnists
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: George Skivington sets his sights on building another crop of Kingsholm legends
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Premiership season, with the focus this week on Gloucester Gloucester did not win...
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/ 6 months agoCarrie Exworth’s bringing everything together for England
Carrie Exworth is only one of two female members of staff working within the England men’s pathway team. In the high-performance...
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Features
/ 6 months agoI’m so proud of what we achieved at Northampton Saints – Matt Ferguson
After seven years building one of the most respected packs in English rugby, Matt Ferguson parted ways with Northampton Saints this...
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/ 6 months agoBears glad to recruit 23-cap Georgia star
All-action: Georgia’s Luka Ivanishvili on the charge against Spain PICTURE: Alamy BRISTOL Bears have signed Georgia back row Luka Ivanishvili from...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 months agoU18s face triple challenge in South Africa
ENGLAND U18s start their summer tour of South Africa on Friday against Georgia. Jonathan Pendlebury’s side then take on France and...
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/ 6 months agoAndrew Mehrtens on Culture, Resilience & Leadership: Lessons From the Pitch to the Boardroom
One of the most recognised rugby speakers on the global circuit, Andrew Mehrtens is a former All Blacks fly-half celebrated not...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoBritish and Irish Lions vs Wallabies Third Test: Key Talking points and battles as Lions go for sweep down under
The British and Irish Lions will look to complete a clean sweep of their 2025 tour when they face Australia in...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 6 months agoQuestioning Australia’s future as Lions opponents is ‘insulting’ – Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell insisted debate over Australia’s future as a British and Irish Lions tour destination was “insulting”. The Lions are seeking...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoCharlie Elliott: My British and Irish Lions squad for the third Test match against the Wallabies
With the series sealed after a dramatic 29-26 comeback win in Brisbane, the British and Irish Lions head to Sydney chasing...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoBritish and Irish Lions: It’s like the good old days says Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell has caught up with two long-term rivals on the current Lions tour in Johnny Sexton and Finn Russell and...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoJeremy Guscott: Lions vs Wallabies second Test such fantastic drama, a sporting spectacular
The Lions second Test win over Australia at the MCG in Melbourne last night had everything. It was a match of...
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British and Irish Lions
/ 7 months agoHowzat! Jamie George plans a Barmy Army return to the MCG
Jamie George flew round the globe only to be denied a shot at playing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – but...
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Chris Hewett
/ 7 months agoChris Hewett: It’s a long, hard road for – Bank of Dad, or not
Ten thousand hours seems a suspiciously convenient round number, but there are plenty of big brains who see it as the...
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Features
/ 7 months agoPaul Rees: Wales need dose of harsh reality
Paul Rees says Scotland's defence coach Steve Tandy is the right man to take over from Warren Gatland Wales' five month...
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/ 7 months agoPuzzling games without frontiers
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW DURING the last fortnight, seven players from distant shores stood to attention for...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 7 months agoSaints alive! The power and glory: Northampton Saints’ all-time XV
What would be the greatest all-time XV your club could field if you could travel back in time and select everybody...












