Ireland coach Andy Farrell has warned his team there can be “zero excuses” for any dip in standards. This as they prepare for a crucial run of November Tests culminating in a blockbuster clash against the Springboks in Dublin. Farrell’s men stumbled to a 26-13 loss to New Zealand in Chicago – a match they […]
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Jeremy Paul and Justin Marshall have blasted the decision to red card Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne for his tackle on Beauden Barrett during Saturday’s Test in Chicago. Beirne was initially shown a yellow card by French referee Pierre Brousset after clashing heads with Barrett in the opening minutes at Soldier Field. The card was later upgraded
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The SWD Eagles have confirmed Heyneke Meyer’s appointment as head coach. The 58-year-old first made his coaching name in George before moving on to the Bulls and Springboks. According to Rapport, UXi Sport has been lined up as an equity partner prepared to inject significant funding into the Southern Cape union. MORE: Heyneke’s new SA side
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Nick Mallett says Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s confidence should be celebrated, not mistaken for arrogance. Speaking on the Talking Boks podcast, the former national coach said there’s “a fine line between self-confidence and arrogance” – and Feinberg-Mngomezulu clearly has the right kind of attitude. “With self-confidence, you’re often accused of arrogance, and it’s not necessarily
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In 2018, Bongi Mbonambi scored an 85th-minute try as the Springboks snatched a dramatic 29-26 win over France in Paris. As the clock ticked into the red, Rassie Erasmus’ men looked set for a disappointing tour defeat. However, the Boks – who had trailed 23-9 early in the second half – were able to launch
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Japan coach Eddie Jones says France will need to be strong in two key areas if they want to topple the Springboks in Paris on Saturday. Jones has tipped his hat to the Springboks’ unmatched physicality and precision following their massive 61-7 win at Wembley, describing their power at the breakdown and set piece as
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Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote identified an area for improvement after the SA U19 Academy side’s tough workout against their French counterparts on Monday. It took place at the French Rugby Federation’s High-Performance centre in Marcoussis near Paris, where they are based during the French leg of their European tour. The two sides are gearing
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Two years after South Africa shattered French dreams at the 2023 World Cup, the pain of that one-point defeat still cuts deep in Paris – and it’s fueling Les Bleus ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster rematch with the world champions. Former France assistant coach Laurent Labit, who helped mastermind Fabien Galthié’s World Cup campaign, has admitted
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Steve Borthwick may be forced into a backline reshuffle ahead of England’s Twickenham clash against Fiji, with Freddie Steward in doubt after sustaining a hand injury in last weekend’s win over Australia. The Leicester fullback – widely regarded as one of the world’s best under the high ball – played through the pain during England’s
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Scotland will draw inspiration from their agonising near-miss in 2022 as they chase a historic first-ever win over New Zealand at Murrayfield on Saturday. The Scots have faced the All Blacks 32 times over 117 years, and never won. Their best results remain two Murrayfield stalemates: a 0-0 draw in 1964 and a 25-25 thriller
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