Springboks fifth, France 10th in rankings
Andries Coetzee against France last year

Springboks fifth, France 10th in rankings

The Springboks have climbed to fifth in the World Rugby rankings following Wales’ commanding 34-7 win over Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday. (more…)

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Sexton drop goal breaks French hearts
Johnny Sexton slots a goal at the Stade de France

Sexton drop goal breaks French hearts

Johnny Sexton kicked a drop goal in injury time to steer Ireland to a 15-13 win over France in Paris on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Wales smash Scotland
Leight Halfpenny streaks away

Wales smash Scotland

Leigh Halfpenny scored 24 points as Wales recorded a 34-7 bonus-point win over Scotland at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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Bulls, Stormers share spoils
RG Snyman collides with Cobus Wiese

Bulls, Stormers share spoils

The Stormers drew 26-26 with the Bulls in a Super Rugby warm-up match in Wellington on Saturday. (more…)

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Sharks ease past Racing
Marius Louw dives for a try

Sharks ease past Racing

Marius Louw scored a brace of tries as the Sharks claimed a 31-14 win over Racing 92 in Hong Kong on Saturday. (more…)

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Blitzboks upend England
Seabelo Senatla on the run

Blitzboks upend England

The Blitzboks advanced to the Cup quarter-finals of the Hamilton Sevens after securing an emphatic 28-7 win over England on Saturday. (more…)

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Preview: Six Nations (Round 1)
Captains Dylan Hartley and Sergio Parisse

Preview: Six Nations (Round 1)

England will begin their campaign for a third successive Six Nations title with what should be a comfortable win over Italy on Sunday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Erasmus: We can cope with 30-cap ruling
Rassie Erasmus with Pat Lambie in 2012

Erasmus: We can cope with 30-cap ruling

Rassie Erasmus will not turn his back on overseas-based players who meet the 30-cap eligibility ruling as long as they can add value to the Boks, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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