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Fabien Galthie has outlined Antoine Dupont’s mandate ahead of their blockbuster Six Nations opener against Ireland at the Stade de France. The talismanic scrumhalf will lead Les Bleus in Thursday night’s clash, marking his first Test appearance in 11 months after recovering from a cruciate knee ligament injury suffered against the Irish last season. France […]

Perth rugby fans have voiced their frustration after organisers confirmed that Australia will open the 2027 World Cup against minnows Hong Kong. The decision has deflated hopes of a once-in-a-lifetime Wallabies-All Blacks World Cup opener at Optus Stadium in Western Australia, with the trans-Tasman showdown instead scheduled for Sydney. Australia will launch their first home

Junior Boks hopefuls laid down an early marker for selection as the SA U20 academy side ran amok against the UCT Ikeys in Stellenbosch. The academy side, effectively a shadow Junior Boks group, tore into the Ikeys, running in a staggering 14 tries against the defending Varsity Cup champions as they shape up for the

South African-born former Italy lock Carlo del Fava hopes Rassie Erasmus’ call on Italy is correct. After the Springboks’ three-Test series against the Azzurri in 2025, Erasmus made it clear that Italy were no longer a side to be spoken about in hopeful terms alone. “They’re a team who – according to me – are

The Sharks have confirmed the signing of a loosehead prop on a three-year contract. Cameron Dawson has joined the Sharks from the Cheetahs after featuring for the Bloemfontein-based outfit in this season’s EPCR Challenge Cup. A former Paul Roos Gymnasium pupil, Dawson has built a solid reputation at provincial level and, at 27, offers experience

The Blitzboks will look to put a disappointing Singapore tournament behind them as they gear up for this weekend’s Perth Sevens. South Africa will face Spain, Argentina and Fiji in Pool A at HBF Park. The Blitzboks arrived in Perth on Monday evening following a fourth-place finish in Singapore and for Ryan Oosthuizen, it was

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has picked Sam and Cian Prendergast to start together for the first time, against France in Paris on Thursday. Flyhalf Sam, 22, retains his place in the side from the last two autumn internationals, while flanker Cian, 25, is rewarded for fine club form with his first Six Nations appearance. It

Go behind the scenes before, during and after the Sharks’ 36-24 win against the Stormers at Kings Park. The post Watch: How Sharks dismantled Stormers in Durban appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Go behind the scenes before, during and after the Sharks’ 36-24 win against the Stormers at Kings Park. The post Watch: How

Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will make his return for France against Ireland in Thursday’s Six Nations opener in Paris. Dupont has not played for Les Bleus since tearing his cruciate knee ligament against Ireland in March during last year’s Six Nations tournament. That was a pivotal moment as France bounced back from their shock 38-17

Matthew Kriel, the younger brother of twins Jesse and Dan, has been appointed head of recruitment for the Mzansi Rugby League. Springbok veteran and two-time World Cup winner Jesse is the most famous of the Kriel brothers, earning 87 Test caps and captaining the Springboks on occasion last year. His twin Dan plays as a centre