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South Africa will not beat England - Stransky

9 years ago by BBC Rugby News

A "very average" South Africa will struggle to win any of their autumn internationals against England, Italy and Wales, says World Cup winner Joel Stransky.

Wallabies to play afternoon Test matches in 2017 June window

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

The ARU has announced the Wallabies will play three afternoon Test fixtures next June in the international window. Australia will take on Fiji (Melbourne, AAMI Park), Scotland (Sydney, ANZ Stadium) and...

Rugby to get the heart racing on Valentine’s weekend

9 years ago by IRB

Will there be a Valentine’s Day delight for Italy or is another tight weekend in store in the Six Nations and European Nations Cup? We take a look at the key facts and figures ahead of round two.

Tributes paid to Tim Jones - father of Alun Wyn

9 years ago by RBS 6 Nations

Alun Wyn Jones will not play for Wales in their first match of the Autumn Internationals against Australia after his father Tim passed away this week.

Highlanders updated Super Rugby squad for 2017

9 years ago by Highlanders Rugby

The Highlanders have announced the squad to contest the 2017 Super Rugby Competition. The team includes five players new to the squad as well as fulltime professional contracts for Fletcher Smith...

Fofana backs new France lock Iturria to impress

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Wesley Fofana has backed club colleague Arthur Iturria to shine if he gets his chance with France in November after the uncapped second row was called up for a training camp with Les Bleus this week.

Haag steps down from England Under-20s role

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Martin Haag has stepped down as the head coach of England Under-20s having led the side to World Rugby Under-20s glory in the summer.

Patrick Lambie takes over as Springbok captain for end of year tour

1 decade ago by Rugby Dump

Patrick Lambie has been chosen to captain the Boks in the Autumn tests, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee confirmed. The Boks will play the Barbarians first at Wembley Stadium, London, on November 5th....

Wales, Ireland secure World Cup spots

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Wales and Ireland have both booked their places in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. Both sides came up with the goods over Italy and Russia respectively, the two nations now being left to battle for the...

European watch: Toulouse bid to rediscover form at Pau

1 decade ago by Irish Independent

As Connacht were devouring Zebre in Italy, the province's group rivals were taking points off each other in France.