Champions Cup refs revealed: Piardi's old rival handed opening night honour
The former playing rival and teammate of Italy's leading referee, Andrea Piardi, has been handed the honour of refereeing the firs…
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Sharks brace to lose 'exceptional talent' Luan Giliomee to URC rivals
Luan Giliomee has been dubbed an “exceptional talent” as he approaches a crossroads in his young career.
'Not the game I want': Hansen blasts ‘integrity’ issue after Wallabies-Boks clash
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has taken aim at what he believes is a growing problem with diving in rugby, accusing pl…
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Boks escape creating two unwanted records in Perth defeat
To score five tries and 38 points and still lose a Test match is rare, especially for a team of the calibre of world champions Sou…
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'In Shaun we trust': Could Edwards be part of an England masterplan?
At long last, 'the greatest coach England never had' is working with his home country, and his influence on the Red Roses defence …
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International
Opinion
The major caveat hanging over the Springboks' defeat in Perth
Australia deserved every second of its celebration in Perth. The Wallabies scored five tries against the world champions, led 42-1…
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'If I had seen an Irish player doing what Ma'a Nonu did, I'd have ripped his head off'
Peter O'Mahony has revealed how a bid to swap jerseys with All Blacks great Richie McCaw after Ireland's humiliating 60-0 defeat t…
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Rassie Erasmus explains emptying the Bok bench on 47 minutes in Perth
Rassie Erasmus insisted South Africa's unprecedented decision to unload their entire bench in the 47th minute against Australia wa…
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Fifteen vs Eleven! It's happened before in Test rugby
Australia's 42-38 win over the world champions Springboks was remarkable in many ways, not least for the four yellow cards receive…
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URC table: Irish sides hit 16 year low as South Africans and Scots sitting pretty
The opening round of the new BKT URC season saw a clean-sweep for South Africa and Scotland, while it was a rare winless weekend f…
'We can have 15 injuries going into a World Cup, we've got a strong enough squad to do it again'
Double World Cup-winning Springbok Steven Kitshoff has asserted that South Africa could have 15 injuries at next year's World Cup …
'He’s physical for a guy that doesn’t look physical... he can basically do any sport well'
Jamie Dobie has hailed Glasgow’s comeback win away to Munster as an “awesome start to the season” after marking his century …
Chaotic ending robs Wallabies of world rankings 4-year high
When Australia led South Africa 42-17 with 17 minutes left to go, it looked for all the world that they would beat the Springboks …
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International
Opinion
The Wallabies’ three biggest concerns ahead of All Blacks clash at Eden Park
Hunter Paisami and Len Ikitau, the trusted centre combination which first took shape under Dave Rennie, has now returned, and boy …
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Hilux NPC
Opinion
The three top performers from round nine of the Hilux NPC
Big city provinces Auckland, Wellington and Otago were all beaten. Auckland lost to Manawatu (40-34) for only the third time since…
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International
Opinion
Wallabies vs Springboks takes: Lonergan's masterclass, Suaalii is a midfielder
It was a wild finish in Perth as the Wallabies held on with 11 men for a 42-38 win over the Springboks to reclaim the Nelson Mande…
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Les Kiss provides Len Ikitau injury update after Springboks thriller
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has provided a brief update on centre Len Ikitau, who came off with an ankle injury during the 42-38 win …
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Beauden Barrett among fourteen All Blacks released for final Hilux NPC round
The squeeze is on for Dave Rennie's 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad, which is named on Tuesday.
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Anton Segner puts pen to paper on long-term All Blacks future
“Anton has made Auckland home and has been immense when he has worn the Blue and White hoops. We’re stoked Anton has committed…
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Joe Shaw: Saracens star playing 'four positions' helped win
Saracens head coach Joe Shaw believes his team’s dramatic victory at Leicester Tigers was down to them staying cool despite the …
'We take full accountability': Kévin Rouet laments Canada performance in La Rochelle
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet cut a frustrated figure at full-time of his team's 21-5 loss to France in La Rochelle.
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Saracens survive red card to beat Leicester Tigers in PREM opener
Rotimi Segun’s late try settled a thriller as Saracens opened their Gallagher PREM campaign with a barnstorming 40-38 victory ov…
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South Africa suffer double injury blow ahead of Spain fixture
South Africa will be without all-time leading points scorer Libbie Janse van Rensburg for their WXV Global Series crossover fixtur…
Wallaroos finish 'tough' WXV tour with emphatic win over Scotland
The Wallaroos were delighted to finish off their “tough” European tour with a win over Scotland in the WXV Global Series.
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'A win is our ultimate goal': Japan react to tight Ireland contest
Japan fell to a 31-24 defeat to Ireland after a hard-fought clash at Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
'We need to be better': Ireland eye further improvement despite Japan win
Ireland held on to a 31-24 victory over Japan in the WXV Global Series at Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
Les Kiss reacts to ‘bizarre’ finish as Wallabies hold off Springboks
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has never seen anything like the “bizarre” final 15 minutes against the Springboks in Perth.
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Analysis
Talking points: 'Patchy' Ireland found a way to beat Japan in Galway
Ireland returned to winning ways in the WXV Global Series, rebounding from last week’s defeat to the USA Women's Eagles in Dubli…
Springboks address Eben Etzebeth sideline kerfuffle
Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has sought to clarify the confusion surrounding Eben Etzebeth’s second-half departure during South…
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International
Opinion
Ireland player ratings v Japan | WXV Global Series 2026
Scott Bemand's Ireland got back to winning ways with a 31-24 result against Japan in Galway.
Rassie Erasmus had a few words for the officials amid Perth chaos
Rassie Erasmus refused to reach for excuses or a gruelling Rugby Championship schedule after South Africa's dramatic 42-38 defeat …
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International
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs Australia | Flight Centre Series 2026
Springboks player ratings: A tired Boks side got their backsides handed to them in Perth against a hungry Wallabies outfit...
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Len Ikitau stars as 11-man Wallabies survive incredible Springboks fightback
Harry Potter and Fraser McReight's carries close to the line set up their fourth try, through the skipper, Harry Wilson.
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International
Opinion
Wallabies player ratings vs South Africa | Flight Centre Series 2026
The Wallabies have survived a late fightback from the Springboks in Perth, holding on for a win over the two-time defending world …
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Women's rugby continues to grow one year on from Women's Rugby World Cup 2025
Today marks one year to the day since England's Red Roses beat Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 final.
Munster lose URC opener at home, SA franchises complete perfect weekend
The Sharks opened their United Rugby Championship campaign with an impressive 41-24 win over Ospreys at Kings Park, where 20-year-…
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