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Wales to cut URC team?

The Welsh Rugby Union will reportedly reduce the number of professional clubs in the country from four to three. While the WRU had initially planned to retain all four – Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets – WalesOnline rugby correspondent Steffan Thomas says the situation has changed, mostly due to the WRU’s decision to take ownership

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Baa Baas can’t pick Roos?

Resting protocols may block South African players such as Stormers No 8 Evan Roos from representing the Barbarians against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium in June. Despite not receiving a call-up to Rassie Erasmus’ 54-man Bok alignment camp this week, six-Test Roos would be a natural selection for the invitational side. However, Rapport understands

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A ‘damn fine effort’ from Bulls, Stormers

South African rugby’s “rude health” is exemplified by the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers reaching the URC playoffs despite great adversity this season, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane points to the consistency between these franchises across four URC seasons, particularly highlighting the Stormers securing fifth place in 2024-25 as well as Investec Champions Cup

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