‘Nothing could have prepared’ Wallabies for wild Springboks finish
“Nothing could have prepared us for that,” coach Les Kiss said post-game, after the Wallabies survived a chaotic finish to beat the Springboks 42-38. The Aussies went down to 11 men in the final 10 minutes but held on, despite conceding 21 points in that period.
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Ex-England captain Dallaglio to sell World Cup winner’s medal
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to sell his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner’s medal after being declared bankrupt.
BBC
All Blacks hit by Bledisloe blow
A key All Blacks back has been ruled out of the Bledisloe Cup series against the Wallabies, while two heavyweight forwards return to the squad.
SA Rugby Mag
Hooker keeps Cup role despite returning All Black
Hooker Codie Taylor will lead New Zealand in its two-Test Bledisloe Cup series against Australia next month, with former captain Scott Barrett recalled after playing barely an hour of rugby all year.
The West Australian
Wallabies sweat on stars for Bledisloe as RA chases answers on ‘phone-gate’
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Rugby ref takes iPhone call
Rugby referee Andrea Piardi took iPhone calls in bizarre scenes during the Wallabies vs Springboks match.
Sydney Morning Herald
Fehi Fineanganofo’s future decided after agreement with Red Bulls on new NZR deal
Hurricanes breakout star and All Black debutant Fehi Fineanganofo’s future has been decided after coming to terms with a new deal with NZR.
Rugby Pass
Springboks substitutions under the microscope
Eben Etzebeth left the field with what was initially thought to be for a HIA, but the star lock returned three minutes later.
Sydney Morning Herald
French back ‘elitist’ Champions Cup
French league president Yann Roubert supports reducing the Investec Champions Cup from 24 teams to 16 and says South Africa’s future will need to be discussed.
SA Rugby Mag
Red Roses confirm return to World Cup venue for 2027 Six Nations
The Red Roses will return to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light in April 2027, with Scotland set to provide the opposition in England’s second match of the Women’s Six Nations.
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Chiefs learn of end-of-season depature just days into new campaign
Exeter Chiefs have suffered their first recruitment setback of the new season, with tighthead Josh Iosefa-Scott set to move to France when his contract runs out at the end of this season.
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Northampton back-rower Pearson signs new contract
Back-rower Tom Pearson signs a new contract with Prem title holders Northampton Saints.
BBC
Can ‘phenomenal’ Andrew Porter save the Ireland scrum after latest tight-head switch?
Irish scrummaging has a chance to regain its pride against South Africa – the reconverted Leinsterman deserves to be at the heart of it.
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All Blacks star’s statement deal postponed and shock as former international dies
The rugby stories making headlines on the morning of Tuesday, September 29
Wales Online
Jack Willis addresses Test future as eligibility for England rival nears
Jack Willis has admitted an England return remains “something I still want to do” after being named Top 14 Player of the Year for the second season in a row.
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