England coach Steve Borthwick says Scotland deserve “huge credit” for Saturday’s 31-20 win at Murrayfield while lamenting wing Henry Arundell’s time in the sin bin. Scotland delivered a barnstorming Six Nations victory to end England’s 12-game winning streak and scupper their hopes of a Grand Slam. Centre Huw Jones twice crossed England’s line to make […]
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A Springbok star will head to Japan when his Sharks contract ends in June. According to Rapport, Grant Williams has decided not to extend his deal in Durban and will continue his career in Japan Rugby League One later this year. The 29-year-old scrumhalf is currently in Japan to familiarise himself with his new surroundings
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The Springboks could fine-tune their preparations for one of the biggest Tests of the year with a return to a familiar coastal venue. According to Rapport, SA Rugby is understood to be in advanced discussions with Gqeberha city officials to host the Boks’ non-cap match against the Barbarians on 27 June at the Nelson Mandela
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Josh Neill’s rise in green is another reminder that South Africa’s school system produces world-class talent for others as well as itself, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Ireland’s gain is South Africa’s loss after the former SA U18 loose forward delivered a Man of the Match performance for Ireland U20
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Ireland coach Andy Farrell praised his side for holding on for a nerve-wracking 20-13 win over Italy on Saturday. The Italians just came up short of recording their first Six Nations win in Dublin but two second-half tries by the hosts – including one by Man of the Match Robert Baloucoune – was enough to
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Scotland stunned England at Murrayfield on Saturday to revive their Six Nations campaign. The Scots suffered a dispiriting 18-15 loss away to Italy in a tournament opener that piled the pressure on Gregor Townsend, but – in the coach’s 100th match in charge – triumphed 31-20 to end England’s 12-match unbeaten run. Scotland made a
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Ireland rebounded from an opening round hammering by France to edge a gallant Italy in their Six Nations match in Dublin on Saturday. The Irish were often second-best in the match, trailing 10-5 at half-time, but second-half tries by Jack Conan and Robert Baloucoune secured a 20-13 win. Ireland face a tough away trip against
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Former Free State hooker Wessel Lightfoot has died at the age of 62 after a cancer battle. An uncapped Springbok, Lightfoot was widely regarded as a player of Test calibre during the 1980s. He played in an era dominated by Uli Schmidt, which limited his opportunities at international level. Lightfoot toured domestically with the Springboks
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