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South African aviation regulator probes low jet flypast

A low flypast by two passenger jets before South Africa's second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town, which drew safety concerns, is being reviewed.

1 day ago
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Erasmus and Rennie's war of words escalates ahead of third Test

The four-match series is finely poised at 1-1, with Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry seemingly reaching new heights of tension as Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie’s war of words escalates.

1 day ago
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South Africa make one change ahead of third Test against New Zealand

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made one change to his matchday ‌23 for the third Test of the series against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

3 days ago
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Australia edge tough Argentina to claim win!

Highlights of the clash between Argentina and Australia.

4 days ago
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Springboks level Greatest Rivalry series with win against All Blacks!

Highlights of the Greatest Rivalry second Test between South Africa and New Zealand.

4 days ago
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'That was mighty low!' | Flyover SO CLOSE to stadium roof before SA-NZ Test!

Two planes were involved in a very close call doing a flyover before South Africa and New Zealand's rugby union Test in Cape Town.

4 days ago
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Kolbe stars, Kolisi returns to XV as Springboks level series with New Zealand

South Africa roared back into Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry as returning captain Siya Kolisi marked his comeback with a try in a thrilling 33-26 victory over New Zealand in Cape Town, levelling the four-Test series at 1-1.

5 days ago
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Kolbe stars with the boot as Springboks level series with New Zealand

South Africa roared back into Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry as returning captain Siya Kolisi marked his comeback with a try in a thrilling 33-26 victory over New Zealand in Cape Town, levelling the four-Test series at 1-1.

5 days ago
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Can All Blacks weather Springboks backlash to cement progress?

The second instalment of 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' sees South Africa host New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, with Springbok hopes already at the make-or-break stage and the All Blacks presented with a historic opportunity...

6 days ago
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All Blacks make three changes for second South Africa Test

New Zealand have made three changes to their starting XV for Saturday's second Test against South Africa as they look to secure an unassailable 2-0 series lead in Cape Town.

7 days ago
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All Blacks need late surge to avoid shock defeat to Lions

New Zealand fought back from an 18-point ‌deficit in the second half to beat the Lions 41-35 and avoid a shock defeat at Ellis Park on Tuesday.

9 days ago
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Kolisi, Pollard return as Springboks look to level NZ Test series

Siya Kolisi is in line to return as captain with Handre Pollard in at fly-half for South Africa's must-win second Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

9 days ago
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All Blacks storm past Springboks at Ellis Park!

Highlights as New Zealand scored five tries to beat South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park and take a 1-0 lead in the four-Test series of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.

12 days ago
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Incredible atmosphere! All Blacks perform haka before first Springboks Test

The All Blacks perform a spine-chilling haka at Ellis Park ahead of the opening Test against South Africa in the four-match Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. New Zealand are touring South Africa for a full series for the first time in 30 years.

12 days ago
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All Blacks slay Springboks in first Test upset at fortress Ellis Park

New Zealand outscored hosts South Africa ‌five tries to one and win ​the first Test 33-16 at Ellis Park on ​Saturday to go one-up ‌in the four-match series.

12 days ago
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Kolisi overlooked by Springboks for first All Blacks Test

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been omitted the team for Saturday's first Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park.

14 days ago
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Rugby's greatest rivalry? The history of All Blacks vs Springboks

In 2026 there is no Rugby Championship, but there is a throwback-type tour which sees New Zealand's All Blacks visit South Africa for eight matches, including four Tests against the Springboks, live on Sky Sports.

17 days ago
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All Blacks remain unbeaten in final warm-up ahead of Springboks series

Highlights of the Greatest Rivalry tour match between the Bulls and New Zealand in Pretoria.

18 days ago
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Wallabies run riot! Australia rack up 56 points against Japan

Highlights of Australia against Japan in Townsville.

19 days ago
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Eight-try Australia canter to Japan series win

Australia completed a 2-0 series sweep of Japan with a 56-17 victory in Townsville, in which Massimo De Lutiis marked becoming the 1,000th player capped by the Wallabies in style.

19 days ago
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RFU postpones start of competitive community rugby season in England

The RFU has postponed the start of the competitive community game season until the week commencing Monday September 21 due to "concerns about player welfare and pitch conditions".

20 days ago
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Coles and Opoku-Fordjour among 25 England players given enhanced contracts

Alex Coles and Asher Opoku-Fordjour are among five England players to be awarded an enhanced contract by the RFU for the first time.

22 days ago
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Sharks 0-54 New Zealand | Highlights

Highlights of the Greatest Rivalry tour match between the Sharks and New Zealand in Durban.

22 days ago
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Goosebumps! Ma'a Nonu responds to haka from former All Blacks team-mates

Ma'a Nonu gave his former All Blacks team-mates the ultimate show of respect by responding to their haka with one of his own.

23 days ago
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New Zealand underwhelm in win over Stormers

Highlights of the tour match between the Stormers and New Zealand.

24 days ago
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Springboks resist late push from Pumas to win in Buenos Aires

Highlights of South Africa's match against Argentina, in what was their final game before taking on the All Blacks in the Greatest Rivalry series, live on Sky Sports.

24 days ago
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South Africa edge Argentina in thriller but Kolisi suffers injury

South Africa scraped past Argentina 17-10 in Test rugby at the possible expense of inspirational captain Siya Kolisi in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

26 days ago
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Australia survive late Japan rally as new coach Kiss makes winning start

Australia held on for a tight 35-32 victory over Japan, despite a first-half red card for Miles Amatosero, as they made a winning start in head coach Les Kiss' first match in charge.

26 days ago
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New Zealand begin South Africa tour with flattering win over Stormers

New Zealand's first full-scale tour of South Africa in 30 years began with an underwhelming 38-21 win over the Stormers.

27 days ago
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Hearn takes aim at ‘terrible’ salary cap restricting 'future of rugby' Pollock

Eddie Hearn believes Henry Pollock has the superstar status to awaken the sleeping giant that is rugby union, but insists the England and Lions flanker, and his peers, must be rewarded in line with their commercial value.

28 days ago
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Explained: Why Hearn's £1m demand for Pollock is unlikely... for now

Sky Sports' James Cole explains why a £1m contract at Northampton is unlikely but why it could be the shape of things to come in rugby union.

29 days ago
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Argentina fly-half Albornoz hit with four-game ban over ugly England scenes

Tomas Albornoz has been suspended for four matches after being hit with a misconduct charge following Argentina's Nations Championship defeat against England last month.

29 days ago
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New Zealand's tour of South Africa to be shown live on Sky Sports as part of new deal

South African, New Zealand, Australian and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) and Sky Sports have agreed a deal for international rugby rights from 2026-2030, extending an over-three-decade-long partnership.

about 1 month ago
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Hearn wants £1m per-year deal for Pollock from Northampton

England star Henry Pollock is expected to seek a significant pay rise to remain at Northampton after agent Eddie Hearn said he is worth at least £1 million a year.

about 1 month ago
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Fukofuka departs Scotland Women head coach role

Scottish Rugby has announced the departure of women's head coach Sione Fukofuka due to personal reasons after eight months in charge.

about 1 month ago
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Scottish Rugby chief sacked following investigation into conduct

Scottish Rugby has sacked chief executive Alex Williamson following an independent investigation into his conduct.

about 1 month ago
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WRU confirm Scarlets or Ospreys will be cut by 2028

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed it will cut one of its four men's professional teams from the 2028/29 season.

about 1 month ago
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Earl slams 'brutal' Nations Championship schedule

Ben Earl has called for a rethink of the Nations Championship format following England’s "brutal" itinerary that featured three Tests in three continents on successive weekends.

about 1 month ago
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Furious Argentina boss storms out over England celebrations

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi stormed out of his press conference and accused England of showing a "lack of respect" following Saturday's controversial Nations Championship clash.

about 2 months ago
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Springboks nil Wales again despite errors in seven-try Durban thrashing

Wales failed to score a single point once more against South Africa as the Springboks ran out convincing 43-0 Nations Championship winners in Durban.

about 2 months ago
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TMO drama in chaotic finale as 13-man England hold on for win in Argentina

England's rugby players avenged defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals with a chaotic, ill-tempered 31-24 Nations Championship victory that went to the wire in Santiago del Estero.

about 2 months ago
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Scotland fight back to beat Fiji in Nations Championship

Jamie Dobie scored a double off the bench as Scotland's replacements made their mark in a 33-17 Nations Championship victory over Fiji.

about 2 months ago
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Farrell laments Ireland's 'inaccuracy' and 'lack of flow' vs All Blacks

about 2 months ago
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Ruthless All Blacks prove too strong for Ireland at Eden Park

A ruthless All Blacks display ensured they will end their home block of rugby's inaugural Nations Championship with three wins from three, after emphatically beating Ireland 40-21 at Eden Park.

about 2 months ago
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George will lead England off pitch in Argentina if racial abuse resurfaces

Jamie George has threatened to lead his England team off the pitch against the Pumas on Saturday if there is a recurrence of the racial abuse that marred their last appearance in Argentina.

about 2 months ago
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England switch Buenos Aires hotel to avoid Argentina World Cup party

England have been forced to change hotel in Buenos Aires on Sunday night to avoid being caught up in any celebrations should Argentina win the World Cup.

about 2 months ago
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England vs Argentina: A one-sided rugby rivalry - will Pumas bite back?

Fresh from the drama of Wednesday's FIFA World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina, the nations meet again on Saturday as part of rugby's Nations Championship in Santiago del Estero.

about 2 months ago
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George captains unchanged England for Argentina clash

Jamie George will captain England in an unchanged starting XV to face Argentina in the Nations Championship as players continue to avoid wearing national shirts in Buenos Aires.

about 2 months ago
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Ireland bring back big names for clash against All Blacks at Eden Park

Ireland have brought back their big names for the crunch Nations Championship clash against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday.

about 2 months ago
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England rugby players to avoid wearing national shirts in Argentina

England's rugby players have revealed they will avoid wearing national shirts in Argentina this week, ahead of facing the Pumas in Saturday's Nations Championship Test in Santiago del Estero.

about 2 months ago
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