Erasmus explains microphone use
Duane Vermeulen

Erasmus explains microphone use

Rassie Erasmus says he chatted to Duane Vermeulen over an earpiece during last Saturday’s Test in Cardiff simply to check on an injury. (more…)

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Hansen set for new role?
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen

Hansen set for new role?

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen could become New Zealand Rugby’s director of rugby after the 2019 World Cup. (more…)

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Jones defends Farrell tackles
Owen Farrell tackles Izack Rodda.

Jones defends Farrell tackles

England coach Eddie Jones says Owen Farrell’s tackles will only become a problem if referees start penalising them.
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13 Springboks in Barbarians squad
Aphiwe Dyantyi celebrates

13 Springboks in Barbarians squad

Barbarians coach Rassie Erasmus will have 13 Springboks in his squad for Saturday’s match against Argentina at Twickenham. (more…)

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Ireland win big three World Rugby awards
Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton

Ireland win big three World Rugby awards

Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton won the 2018 World Rugby Player of the Year award at Sunday night’s ceremony in Monaco. (more…)

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Dyantyi wins World Rugby award
Aphiwe Dyantyi celebrates a try

Dyantyi wins World Rugby award

Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi was named the 2018 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year at Sunday night’s ceremony in Monaco. (more…)

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North finishes year on top
Johnny Sexton breaks the line

North finishes year on top

The home nations have outperformed South Africa and Australia for the better part of three seasons and will head into the 2019 World Cup with a psychological edge, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Springboks end year in defeat
Liam Williams scores for Wales

Springboks end year in defeat

The Springboks slumped to a fourth successive loss against Wales after succumbing to a disappointing 20-11 defeat in Cardiff on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Cheetahs down Benetton in Bloem
Shaun Venter

Cheetahs down Benetton in Bloem

The Cheetahs scored three second-half tries to claim a 31-25 bonus-point victory against Benetton Treviso at the Free State Stadium on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports. (more…)

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