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Etzebeth to remain with Boks – SA Rugby

Today at 12:12 - Eben Etzebeth will remain with the Springboks unless the police require the reconsideration of the SA Rugby Union amid assault allegations....

Howe's about that: Role model Pete Horne is pushing hard for his second World Cup

Today at 12:06 - Pete Horne has been picked to start for Scotland this weekend against France - and it is certain that everyone at Howe of Fife’s Duffus Park will be cheering him on from afar....

Russia withdrawn from 2021 World Cup qualifying

Today at 09:30 - Scotland will play Serbia in the final round of 2021 World Cup qualifying after Russia withdrew. [Read more...]...

New Zealand's Prime Minister gives permission for Kiwi's to drink during World Cup

Today at 09:05 - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Monday that the matter had come before Cabinet, with changes set to hit Parliament this week....

Squire makes decision on All Blacks World Cup selection

Today at 08:28 - NEWS: The All Blacks are set to bring in some more muscle for the World Cup....

Strength in depth

Today at 08:23 - Coach Rassie Erasmus’ two-prong approach in the Rugby Championship has put the Springboks in a good space, writes Jean de Villiers....

The World Cup squeeze: Which All Blacks have done enough to make it to Japan?

Today at 06:04 - After four years of meticulous planning, a further four tests in 2019 and a plethora of players coming and going in this World Cup cycle, All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen is primed to name his final New Zealand squad....

Squire wants to play at World Cup

Today at 02:11 - All Blacks blindside flanker Liam Squire wants to play at the World Cup. Will he be picked in the 31-man squad on Wednesday?...

Eddie Jones: England 'drinking sessions' planned

Yesterday at 00:15 - Eddie Jones insists England must continue scaling their Everest as he reflects on the off-field bonding that has helped propel his team....