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Springboks are over-rated, according to Nick Easter

Former England number 8 Nick Easter has expressed the view that the Springboks are under-cooked and over-rated and will suffer at the hands of the British & Irish Lions later this month and into August.    Speaking...

Pitch Cam: Ireland v Japan

Ireland 39-31 Japan - Andy Farrell press conference

Watch: Japan score a SUPERB counter attacking try

    Japan put on a show at the Aviva on Saturday against Ireland with Amanaki Mafi playing a major role for this try scored by Naoto Saito.   Japan are putting on a show and it’s...

Watch: Yu Tamura's stellar grubber kick try assist

A great kick from Yu Tamura to set up a try for Fifita!   What a kick from Tamura!! 😍Japan playing some wonderful rugby 😮#IREvJPN pic.twitter.com/wqfKvwdP7Z — Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby)...

Watch: Peter O'Mahony's brilliant try assist against Japan

Peter O'Mahony produced yet another wonderful offload for Ireland in the clash against Japan on Saturday to send Stuart McCloskey over the line in the first half at the Aviva Stadium.    The...

Franco Mostert: cohesion and form will take time

Springbok Rugby World Cup-winning lock Franco Mostert was delighted with the victory after a 20-month hiatus from Test rugby.   The second-rower, who played a full 80 minutes, admitted it would...

Lions collide: Lions v British and Irish Lions Preview

The British and Irish Lions are targeting a strong start to their tour of South Africa, taking on their Johannesburg namesakes on Saturday.     Chris Harris says the British and Irish Lions...

Robbie Henshaw out of the Lions' clash with Sharks

Robbie Henshaw has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions' clash against the Sharks on Wednesday after picking up a hamstring strain.       An update from the Lions described...

Tabai Matson confirmed as the Champions Harlequins new head coach

Harlequins have confirmed that Tabai Matson will join the Club ahead of the 2021/22 season, leading the Premiership champions coaching contingent.   Matson joins Harlequins this month...