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Peyper to notch 50th Test in charge in Wales vs France QF
The milestone will see him become only the third South African referee to officiate 50 Tests, along with Craig Joubert and Jonathan Kaplan.
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One killed in Japan as typhoon approaches, over a million advised to evacuate
According to public broadcaster NHK a man in his forties was killed in an overturned car early on Saturday in Chiba prefecture east of Tokyo, where high winds were reported.
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Three-week ban for Josh Larsen after red card against Boks
Josh Larsen attended a disciplinary hearing in Tokyo before an independent judicial committee on Thursday following a dangerous cleanout on Springbok prop Thomas du Toit.
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Canada lock Larsen apologises to Boks for red card
Canada lock Josh Larsen visited the South African changing room after the match to offer his apology and wish the Boks well for the rest of the tournament.
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Bok coach Rassie Erasmus defuses 'bomb squad' row
The clip was posted after the Springboks' 49-3 World Cup thrashing of Italy, with Mapimpi walking away from a group of white replacement players.
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All Blacks' Ardie Savea to wear rugby goggles in match against Canada
This comes after Ardie Savea discovered that the vision had deteriorated in his left eye and he realised he had to protect his eyesight.
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Rugby organisers warn of typhoon nearing Japan, but disruption unlikely
Several typhoons a year make landfall on Japan’s four main islands and the World Cup is being held in peak typhoon season.
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PODCAST: Beyond the Touchline & towards the RWC19 final for the Springboks
EWN Sport goes Beyond the Touchline to find out why rugby is such a compelling game, what motivates the Springboks, and asks about their most memorable Rugby World Cup moment.
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Beyond the Touchline: Routines and rituals of Springbok players
How do rugby players prepare for a bruising test match? How do they steel themselves for battle on the highest stage? In the 5th episode of Beyond the Touchline we explore pre-game habits of Springbok players
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Beyond the Touchline: 'Little moments make big rugby players'
Who are the players to watch in this World Cup? In the 4th episode of Beyond the Touchline we take a look at the players who are likely to impress in this tournament.
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Beyond the Touchline: How the Boks & their fans deal with high expectations
In the third instalment of Beyond the Touchline, we take a look at the emotions that both players and fans go through ahead of a big tournament like the World Cup and, how that affects the Boks' performance on the field.
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Beyond the Touchline: How has SA’s style of rugby evolved?
In episode 2 of Beyond the Touchline with EWN Sport, we ask how the Springboks have changed their style of play over the years, and what has made them so successful.
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Beyond the Touchline: What one moment in World Cup history you would go back to?
In the first episode of Beyond the Touchline with EWN Sport, we asked current and former Springboks what their favourite World Cup moment was, and how it has inspired them.
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SABC blackout for Rugby World Cup fans
The SABC announced on Monday it could not afford broadcasting rights for the 2019 Rugby World Cup taking place in Japan.
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SABC will not be broadcasting Rugby World Cup matches - report
The tournament is set to get under way on Friday when host nation Japan faces Russia.
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Red card rush? World Cup refs to crack down on high tackles
World Cup referees' boss Alain Rolland said he was aware of fears that an excessive clampdown could 'potentially have a negative impact' on rugby's global showpiece.
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Octopuses predict Japan will beat Ireland but not reach knockouts
Despite predicting a surprise win over world number one Ireland, the two octopuses anticipate Japan will lose their remaining three matches to Russia, Samoa and Scotland.
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Pocock confirms World Cup will be his Wallabies swansong
The 31-year-old flanker, who will captain Australia in their final World Cup warm-up against Samoa in Sydney on Saturday, had already made it clear in May he would not be seeking a new contract with Rugby Australia.
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All Blacks target Tonga defence in World Cup warm-up
Steve Hansen is expecting opponents in Japan to employ rush defence in a bid to smother the All Blacks' attack and derail the New Zealanders' campaign for a third straight World Cup, and fourth overall.
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'It's anyone's game,' warns ex-All Blacks Maxwell ahead of World Cup
New Zealand - in the same pool as two-times winners South Africa, Italy, Namibia and Canada - open against the Springboks on 21 September in Yokohama.
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GALLERY: SA wishes the Boks well ahead of Rugby World Cup
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside OR Tambo International Airport to see the Springboks off as they jet off to Japan for the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
