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Ireland’s backline woes deepen
Ireland’s Six Nations build-up has suffered another blow, with Hugo Keenan now racing the clock to be fit for the opener against France in Paris next Thursday. The fullback injured
Read MoreSiya’s still got a job to do for Sharks
JP Pietersen says Stormers-bound Siya Kolisi underlined his value during a 24-minute stint off the bench in Cape Town last weekend. The flanker entered the field in the 47th minute
Read MoreAki to miss key Six Nations clashes after ban
Ireland centre Bundee Aki has been suspended for verbally abusing match officials. The 35-year-old will miss the opening three rounds of the Six Nations after being handed a four-match ban.
Read MoreArdie drama wouldn’t fly in Bok camp
Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff says Rassie Erasmus would never have tolerated the sort of reported player revolt that unfolded within the All Blacks camp. Loose forward and stand-in captain
Read MoreRassie & Co defend aerial contest against critics
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his assistants have come out strongly in support of World Rugby’s tightened approach to the aerial contest, despite growing criticism from Europe. The Bok coaching
Read MoreIreland axe Aki for ref comments
Ireland could be without veteran centre Bundee Aki for their daunting Six Nations opening match against title holders France in Paris next Thursday. The 35-year-old was dropped from the squad
Read MoreWatch: Shark attack in Cape Town
Go behind the scenes with the Sharks before, during and after their win against the Stormers in Cape Town. The post Watch: Shark attack in Cape Town appeared first on
Read MoreLions secure another key player
The Lions have moved quickly to tie down one of their most exciting players. Former Junior Boks scrumhalf Haashim Pead has committed his future to the Joburg-based union until 2028.
Read MoreChampions Cup revamp gains momentum
The English Premiership is exploring a shake-up of the Investec Champions Cup, with the French Top 14 and the URC understood to be aligned on the need for reform. The
Read MoreSpecial Singapore Sevens awaits Soyizwapi
Siviwe Soyizwapi could break a Singapore Sevens record upon his Blitzboks return this weekend. The 33-year-old will wear the green and gold for the first time since the SVNS World
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