Springboks and All Blacks Set for Decisive Third Test in Soweto
The All Blacks face South Africa at FNB Stadium with the series level. Cheslin Kolbe replaces the injured Damian Willemse at fullback, while Nika Amashukeli is confirmed as referee.
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Beno Obano to Put England Test Career on Hold with Move to Pau
England prop Beno Obano has agreed to join French club Pau at the end of the upcoming season, a move that will temporarily end his international eligibility under current selection rules.
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Noah Caluori Played Through Torn Wrist Ligament in Breakout Season
Saracens and England winger Noah Caluori has revealed he played through the pain of a detached wrist ligament during his recent breakthrough campaign.
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Swys de Bruin Denies Financial Dispute Prompted Springbok Women Exit
Former Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin clarified his resignation was planned in advance and not caused by a bonus dispute, with assistants Johannes-Haupt and September taking over.
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Premiership Clubs Target Springbok Stars Ox Nche and Malcolm Marx
English Premiership clubs are reportedly targeting lucrative post-World Cup moves for South African stars Ox Nche and Malcolm Marx, alongside several high-profile New Zealand internationals.
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Lions Target Revenge Against Griquas in Currie Cup Semi-Final
The Lions are seeking redemption as they travel to Kimberley on Sunday to face defending champions Griquas in a highly anticipated Currie Cup semi-final clash.
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Cardiff’s Taulupe Faletau Prepares for 17th Professional Season
Veteran back-rower Taulupe Faletau is heading into his 17th professional season with Cardiff after enduring several injury-disrupted years, as a potential World Cup dream emerges.
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Felipe Contepomi Makes Key Changes to Argentina Lineup for Wallabies Rematch
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made four personnel changes and key positional switches, including starting fly-half Nicolas Roger, to snap a three-match losing streak.
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Ben Donaldson Handed Wallabies Fly-Half Start Against Argentina
Australia coach Les Kiss has named Ben Donaldson to start at fly-half against Argentina, marking his first start in the position in two years, while Carter Gordon drops to the bench.
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Teenager Hugh Shields to Make Northampton Debut Following Belleau Injury
With Fin Smith resting and Anthony Belleau injured, 18-year-old fly-half Hugh Shields will make his senior debut for Northampton Saints against Saracens in the Premiership Cup.
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Scarlets Suffer Major Injury Blows Ahead of New Season
Scarlets will be without Wales internationals Taine Plumtree and Johnny Williams, plus young fly-half Carwyn Leggatt-Jones, until October, while Elis Price is set to miss the season.
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Benhard Janse van Rensburg Learned of Springbok Interest From His Father
Benhard Janse van Rensburg revealed he has had no direct contact from Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, having only heard rumors of potential national team interest through his father.
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Ben Carter and Angus O’Brien Named Dragons RFC Co-Captains
Dragons RFC have confirmed that Wales international Ben Carter and experienced playmaker Angus O’Brien will continue as co-captains for the upcoming United Rugby Championship season.
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Triston Reilly Calls for Annual Fixtures After First Nations and Pasifika Win
First Nations and Pasifika captain Triston Reilly has made a passionate plea for regular annual fixtures following his side’s impressive victory in Tonga.
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USA U20 Captain Spencer Huntley Reflects on Senior Squad Call-Up
Young scrum-half Spencer Huntley has spoken about his transition to the senior USA XV squad after being selected by head coach Scott Lawrence to face an Argentina XV.
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