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[ad_1] A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size Joe Schmidt’s hopes of turning around the Wallabies’ equal biggest loss to the Springboks on home soil in time for next Saturday’s rematch have suffered a giant blow, with a trio of players, including winger Filipo Daugunu, to miss The Rugby Championship clash in Perth.Following their 26-point loss in front of 52,019 fans

[ad_1] World champions South Africa scored five tries as they dismantled hosts Australia 33-7 in the opening game of this year's Rugby Championship.Kurt-Lee Arendse scored two tries in Brisbane as South Africa equalled their biggest win against the Wallabies on Australian soil - a 38-12 victory in the same city in 2013.Tries from Siya Kolisi, Thomas du Toit and Arendse gave South Africa a 21-0 lead at half-time, with the

[ad_1] The Brazilian rugby union (Confederação Brasileira de Rugby Union) has made an official statement following a racist incident happened in an U19 Test Match between Brazil and Paraguay. The Brazilian Curumins defeated Paraguay, but before the match conclusion a racist slur was made by a Paraguayan player. The official statement reads as follows:“The Brazilian Rugby Confederation (CBRu) informs that a regrettable a racism incident occurred against one of the

[ad_1] Ruan Venter notched a hat-trick of tries while Bronson Mills scored 20 points as the Lions thrashed the Pumas in the Currie Cup in Johannesburg on Saturday. Leading 27-5 at half time, the Lions scored four tries either side of the break in a bonus-point 55-12 rout at Ellis Park, making it two wins on the trot for Mziwakhe Nkosi’s charges following a round 5 victory against Griquas in

[ad_1] A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size Argentina have beaten the All Blacks 35-30 in a Rugby Championship epic, giving a massive boost to their rivals South Africa on day one of the 2024 edition.It was a second win by the Pumas in New Zealand in two years and third of all time- the last time it put considerable pressure

[ad_1] Winger Mateo Carreras brought Felipe Contepomi's Argentina to within five points at half-time when he pounced on a defensive error to touch down. The Pumas moved into the lead for the first time two minutes into the second half when lock Franco Molina scored his first Test try by powering over following a line-out. Wing Mark Telea restored the All Blacks' five-point lead but fly-half Carreras' penalty moved the

[ad_1] By MARK STEVENS AS the anticipation of the new season builds, Haydn Thomas has praised the England Under-20s squad for their impressive talent and potential.Part and parcel of England’s coaching team during their victorious U20s World Championship success in South Africa this summer, Thomas believes there is now a glut of performers destined to make their mark on the big stage.In what was a dominant tournament from start to

[ad_1] Northampton Saints have named Julia Chapman as their new CEO just five and a half weeks after Mark Darbon revealed on July 1 that he would be leaving cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens to join golf’s R&A.Despite widespread interest in the vacancy, the reigning Gallagher Premiership champions ultimately didn’t have to look very far to recruit Darbon’s successor as Chapman has been working as Saints’ chief operating officer having

[ad_1] Ruan Venter and Quan Horn have returned to strengthen the Lions in the Currie Cup clash with the Pumas in Johannesburg on Saturday. Lions coach Mziwakhe Nkosi has recalled the Springbok duo as the third-placed Lions look to close the three-point gap on the unbeaten Bulls. Venter replaces the injured Ruhan Straeuli, with Jarod Cairns shifting to No 8. Horn, meanwhile, comes in at fullback in place of Gianni