Who's hot and who's not: Finalists confirmed, Damian McKenzie loses out in All Blacks battle while Lions suffer first casualty as do Springboks

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Yesterday at 14:09

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

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08/06/2025 13:52

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08/06/2025 13:28

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4.

08/06/2025 15:58

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08/06/2025 15:24

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08/06/2025 14:51

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08/06/2025 15:39

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08/06/2025 16:55

Somerset full of confidence with perfect start to T20 campaign

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08/06/2025 16:56

The 'poetic justice' verdict on Jaden Hendrikse 'making a tool of himself' versus the Bulls

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08/06/2025 14:03

Ronan O'Gara Pulled No Punches With Comments After La Rochelle Top 14 Exit

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08/06/2025 18:14

Jamie George reportedly called into Lions camp

12.

08/06/2025 18:05

Lions are without 16 players for opening game, England star called up

13.

08/06/2025 22:36

Richie McCaw makes his feelings on former England legend Lewis Moody clear

14.

08/06/2025 21:38

Stuart Hogg's British & Irish Lions comeback dream crushed

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08/06/2025 22:21

Sale's Opoku-Fordjour called up to Lions training squad

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08/06/2025 23:59

NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson announces surprise departure

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Yesterday at 01:37

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Yesterday at 03:00

The Bath warrior and local hero who epitomises what rugby is built on, writes CHRIS FOY amid the threat of a breakaway league

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Yesterday at 03:59

Former All Blacks weigh in on Rieko Ioane's social media antics

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Yesterday at 00:48

STATEMENT: New Zealand Rugby Boss to Step Down