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Six Nations teams admit there’s plenty to fix ahead of the next World Cup in less than 18 months. The championship produced a record 211 tries, delivering a series of high-scoring thrillers and dramatic results. But the attacking spectacle also highlighted defensive shortcomings across the tournament. Champions France retained their title and equalled their own

The Blitzboks have been crowned overall champions of the SVNS Series after edging Fiji in the final of the New York tournament. The 10-7 victory secured both the gold medal in New York and the overall series title for coach Philip Snyman’s Blitzboks, who added the latest crown to their earlier triumphs in Cape Town,

The Blitzboks beat Argentina in their New York Sevens semi-final to set up a regular-season series decider against Fiji. South Africa won 14-5 after leading 14-0 at half-time. Earlier, Fiji beat Australia 28-7 in the first semi-final. The final is at 10:41pm SA time. Argentina started the semi-final strongly, holding onto possession through multiple phases.

Flank Sam Underhill says the Springboks will provide England with “a massive challenge and a massive opportunity” in July. England ended a sluggish Six Nations campaign with a thrilling 48-46 loss to champions France in Paris after a record-breaking campaign – for the wrong reasons. But Underhill insisted that the squad fully supports Steve Borthwick

Ireland remain third in the World Rugby rankings following the conclusion of an enthralling Six Nations championship. Despite France beating England 48-46 in a thriller in Paris to retain the Six Nations title, Ireland remain the highest-ranked side from the northern hemisphere, behind the No 1-ranked Springboks and No 2-ranked All Blacks. Ireland secured a

Fullback Will Jordan says the Crusaders revived their Super Rugby Pacific title defence by beating the Highlanders 29-18 in Christchurch. Flanker Johnny Lee scored two tries on debut as the Crusaders fought back from a half-time deficit on Saturday to avenge an opening-round loss to their New Zealand rivals. It leaves both teams with two

The Cheetahs have received a boost with an impactful backline player signing a new two-year contract. Wing Prince Nkabinde’s decision to extend his stay in Bloemfontein comes amid renewed optimism at the Free State club, with World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk also set to join the Cheetahs later this year. ALSO: Faf heading

Andries Bekker has been appointed forwards coach of an overseas club. Rapport reports that the former Springbok lock has joined Russian Championship club Strela-Agro Kazan at the behest of head coach and former Bulls centre JP Nel following the departure of ex-Bok hooker Gary Botha. Bekker was sacked by the Bulls late last year, along

Coach Fabien Galthié praised four-try hero Louis Bielle-Biarrey after France’s last-gasp victory over England earned them back-to-back Six Nations titles. Bielle-Biarrey was the star of the show, although Thomas Ramos held his nerve to kick the winning penalty after the final hooter to secure a rollercoaster 48-46 success on Saturday. The 22-year-old winger set a