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Rugby

Rugby opens new frontier by picking US as World Cup hosts

By AFP

Australia will hold the men's World Cup in 2027 with the women's tournaments going to England (2025), Australia (2029) and the United States (2033).

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    Throwing forward: Siya Kolisi invests in youth through rugby to empower them

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    Springbok Etzebeth to exit Toulon for 'personal reasons'

    The 30-year-old lock arrived at the French club in 2019, but this season played just once, Saturday's 21-18 win over Top 14 leaders Bordeaux Begles, which moved Toulon off the bottom of the table.

    95 days ago
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    All Black McKenzie eyes run at fly-half in Japan

    The 26-year-old McKenzie, who has played at both fly-half and full-back in recent years, has arrived in Japan to replace fellow All Black Beauden Barrett, who had a six-month sabbatical with Sungoliath last season.

    149 days ago
  • England's Max Malins (L) and England's wing Joe Marchant (R) vie with South Africa's Elton Jantjies (C) during the Autumn International friendly rugby union match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium, south-west London, on November 20, 2021. Picture: Glyn Kirk / AFP.

    Smith sees England to thrilling win over Springboks

    England fashioned fine tries for Manu Tuilagi, Freddie Steward and Raffi Quirke to just one from South Africa's Makazole Mapimpi.

    180 days ago
  • Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus. Picture: @Springboks/Twitter.

    Rassie Erasmus found guilty of misconduct, banned for two months

    He had produced a video pointing to what he believed to be 26 errors made by referee Nic Berry.

    182 days ago
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    Siya Kolisi confident Springboks will change history when they face Scotland

    Captain Siya Kolisi's side are unbeaten against Saturday's hosts since 2010, a run of six straight wins that includes the 30-year-old's Test debut eight years ago.

    188 days ago
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    Despite the rain and cold the Boks are victorious against Wales

    The Boks suffered an early blow with Damian Willemse leaving the field to be assessed for a head injury.

    193 days ago
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    Meet World Rugby's Rugby Championship team

    Here's a breakdown of the players selected for the World Rugby's Rugby Championship team of the tournament, which includes four Springboks.

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    EWN Sport has compiled a list of recent South African signings, both locally and abroad.

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    254 days ago
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    275 days ago
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    Boks power past Los Pumas to start Rugby Championship defence

    The home side saw several changes following their series victory over the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town last Saturday.

    278 days ago
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    290 days ago
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    Gatland expects 20 minutes of 'hell' against Springboks

    Speaking less than an hour before the 1600 GMT kick-off, the New Zealander said: "We are going face 20 minutes of hell. It will be tough and hard, an arm wrestle, and we must maintain our discipline."

    299 days ago
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    323 days ago
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