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Jasper Wiese returns as Springboks show minor switches for Italy

Jasper Wiese (No 8) returns to a Springbok starting lineup which features new lock and centre pairings for Saturday’s third Outgoing Tour match against Italy in Genoa, as coach Jacques Nienaber made...

Latest World Rankings: Italy close in on the Top 10, Australia and Scotland fall

Italy's historic first-ever win over Australia has seen them move into 11th place in the World Rankings.    The Azzuri moved up ahead of Fiji to record their highest ranking since...

Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022

World Rugby is unveiling the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2022, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 20 November.     Following a stellar year for international...

Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week - Round Two

  Another thrilling weekend of the Autumn Nations Series has come to an end, with the Northern Hemisphere claiming huge scalps.   Ireland defeated Fiji 35-17 at the Aviva, but at the same...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: France v South Africa

Feinberg-Mngomezulu replaces injured Fassi in SA ‘A’ squad

Utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will travel to Bristol in England on Sunday with South Africa ‘A’ head coach Mzwandile Stick as backline cover for their clash against the Bristol Bears...

Nienaber praises Boks’ attitude after narrow defeat to France

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team’s attitude and effort following their narrow 30-26 defeat against France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday in the Outgoing Tour, and...

Les Bleus dramatically extend winning streak as both teams see red

Sipili Falatea crossed over late on to snatch a 30-26 victory for France in a topsy-turvy tussle with fellow heavyweights South Africa.         France made it a record-extending...

Watch: Pieter-Steph du Toit red carded against France

2019 World Rugby Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit has been red carded against France.   The flanker was given his marching orders by Wayne Barnes just 12 minutes of France's Autumn Nations...

Stats and facts: Ireland v Fiji

Ireland will look to build on their victory against South Africa when they take on Fiji in the second round of the Autumn Nations Series.   Here's a few stats and facts ahead of the clash:     1. All...