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The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has banned the consumption of alcohol by players during national team gatherings to enforce discipline, following troubling recent incidents. “These are places where the players are there to try and develop their physical and tactical abilities to the best of their ability,” said FFR vice president Jean-Marc Lhermet. “The consumption […]

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson insisted the haka is part of “who we are” after Joe Marler attempted to stir up controversy before the All Blacks play England on Saturday. England prop Marler, who is not playing the Twickenham Test, took to social media earlier this week to deride the haka dance performed by New

The Boks have too much power for their end-of-year rivals, and the Money Man and Scott Gibbs also tell you where to put your money on this week’s England vs All Blacks Test. KEO & ZELS: Rassie rides the injury wave The post Watch: Money Man fancies Boks to feast appeared first on SA Rugby

Springbok chief Rassie Erasmus has admitted to ‘considering’ coaching another Test nation, but cites his connection to South African rugby as one of his reasons for staying. Speaking to BBC Sport’s Rugby Union Weekly podcast, the two-time World Cup-winning Bok coach claims the rewards of coaching his country extend far beyond trophy cabinets or opportunities

Beauden Barrett starts at flyhalf in place of Damian McKenzie as New Zealand boss Scott Robertson makes a host of changes to face England at Twickenham on Saturday. Only three players retain their spots from last week’s convincing victory against Japan, with Barrett steering a backline that sees brother Jordie slot in at inside centre

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Vodacom Bulls star Cameron Hanekom is set to make his Springbok bow from the back of the scrum against Scotland, according to SA Rugby magazine readers. With captain Siya Kolisi and blindside flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit set to start at Murrayfield on 10 November, 38% of those who voted in a recent poll favoured Hanekom

Quewin Nortje is relishing the opportunity to run out for the Blitzboks again when the new World Sevens Series season kicks off in a month’s time. Nortje can still recall his emotions when he walked into the national sevens set-up a year ago, not quite knowing what to expect, but fully prepared to give it

England prop Joe Marler has left the national team’s camp ahead of Saturday’s end-of-year Test opener against the All Blacks in London, citing personal reasons. The 34-year-old, who has 95 Test caps, reportedly informed head coach Steve Borthwick and senior players of his decision after arriving at the training base in Bagshot. His departure came

Leicester Tigers coach Michael Cheika has helped spark the resurgence of veteran flyhalf Handre Pollard, and put him back in front of the Springboks’ playmaker race. In an op-ed by The Roar, the column traces how Pollard, after an injury-plagued period and Rugby Championship benching, has evolved under Cheika’s guidance at Leicester. It notes that