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Stormers eye Faf de Klerk on loan to fill scrum-half crisis before URC opener
DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson is exploring a loan move for 34-year-old Springbok scrum-half Faf de Klerk after losing two half-backs to injury ahead of their United Rugby Championship season opener against Connacht on 25 September.
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Chile's Lucas Berti signs two-year deal with Grenoble after Montpellier exit
Scrum-half Lucas Berti, a key figure in Chile's 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification campaign, has joined ProD2 side FC Grenoble on a two-season contract after leaving Montpellier without making a Top 14 appearance.
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Kolisi bracketed as injury toll forces Erasmus into four Springbok changes for All Blacks rematch
Rassie Erasmus has named South Africa's squad for the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town, with Cheslin Kolbe and Grant Williams ruled out through injury and Siya Kolisi's fitness still being monitored ahead of the match.
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Newcastle Red Bulls sign 147kg Argentina tighthead Moreno as 23rd summer recruit
Francisco Moreno, a 24-year-old Argentina international tighthead weighing 147kg, is set to join Newcastle Red Bulls from Super Rugby Americas side Tarucas, becoming the club's 23rd signing of an extraordinary summer rebuild.
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Jason Ryan admits All Blacks lost eight scrum 'rounds' but won the ones that mattered against Springboks
All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan has described the scrum battle in New Zealand's victory over South Africa at Ellis Park as '12 rounds of boxing', conceding his pack likely lost eight of them — but won the crucial late penalties that sealed the result.
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Mo'unga returns for All Blacks as Erasmus releases Horn and Venter to face Lions
Richie Mo'unga makes his first All Blacks appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup as New Zealand name a strong side for Tuesday's clash with the Lions at Ellis Park, where Springbok pair Quan Horn and Boan Venter have been released to bolster Ivan van Rooyen's matchday 23.
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Bath risk losing loyal servant Obano to Bordeaux-Bègles after contract talks
England loose-head Beno Obano, who has made close to 200 appearances for Bath, held face-to-face talks with Champions Cup winners Bordeaux-Bègles last week, leaving the Premiership club facing a significant prop shortage heading into next season.
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Mo'unga embraces All Blacks return and backs Rennie's attacking game-plan ahead of Lions clash
Richie Mo'unga says he has quickly adapted to Dave Rennie's new All Blacks system and is excited by the licence it gives players, as he prepares to start alongside Beauden Barrett against the Lions at Ellis Park on Wednesday.
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Mo'unga returns to All Blacks squad and backs rival Love to hold No.10 jersey
Richie Mo'unga has rejoined the All Blacks in South Africa after a two-year absence, replacing injured Billy Proctor. The 32-year-old says his immediate focus is supporting Hurricanes playmaker Ruben Love rather than reclaiming the starting No.10 role.
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Northland end 46-year wait to seize Ranfurly Shield with stunning 36-12 rout of Canterbury
Northland claimed the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1979, dismantling defending champions Canterbury 36-12 in Christchurch. Blindside flanker was the standout performer, making 17 carries and scoring twice as the Taniwhas produced a tactically masterful upset.
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Mo'unga returns and Tuipulotu captains overhauled All Blacks side to face Lions
Richie Mo'unga makes his first All Blacks appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final as Patrick Tuipulotu leads a heavily rotated squad in the final midweek fixture against the British and Irish Lions.
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Kriel concedes Springboks face three-match knockout run after heavy All Blacks defeat
Jesse Kriel has acknowledged South Africa's series against New Zealand has become a playoff scenario after losing the opening Test at Ellis Park, with the Springboks now needing three consecutive wins to claim the Greatest Rivalry series.
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Springboks fans demand Pollard recall after All Blacks hand South Africa 33-16 defeat
South Africa's 33-16 loss to New Zealand in the opening Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test has sparked widespread calls for Handré Pollard to replace Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half for next week's Cape Town fixture.
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Erasmus admits All Blacks' stripping tactic caught Springboks completely off guard in 33-16 defeat
Rassie Erasmus conceded that New Zealand's ball-stripping defensive approach was something the Springboks had not prepared for, with 23 turnovers proving decisive in their 33-16 first-Test loss at Ellis Park.
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Rennie accuses Springboks of 'walking around' as All Blacks scrum survives Johannesburg test
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie questioned South Africa's scrummaging legality after a torrid afternoon at the set piece in Johannesburg, though a penalty won by his front-row replacements in the 55th minute proved a turning point in the match.
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Rennie backs Savea tackle call as All Blacks seal 33-16 win over Springboks
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie defended referee Matt Carley's decision to clear Ardie Savea of foul play in a pivotal moment of the All Blacks' 33-16 victory over South Africa, a game that turned on two yellow cards in the final quarter.
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All Blacks call up Tu'ungafasi and Hannah as concussion concerns cloud second Test
New Zealand have flown in prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi and lock Jamie Hannah to South Africa after Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord clashed heads during the first Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park. Both injured players face a race against concussion protocols to be available for the second Test in Cape Town.
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McKenzie reveals Rennie's halftime altitude plan as All Blacks outlast Springboks at Ellis Park
Damian McKenzie has lifted the lid on Dave Rennie's halftime message at Ellis Park, where the All Blacks absorbed a powerful Springbok opening before dominating the second half 21-3 to claim a first-Test victory in Johannesburg.
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Rennie warns All Blacks still 'in their infancy' despite 33-16 demolition of Springboks
Dave Rennie praised his side's resilience after the All Blacks overturned a half-time deficit to beat the Springboks 33-16 at Ellis Park, taking a 1-0 lead in the series — but cautioned the scoreline flattered New Zealand.
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Erasmus embraces underdog status after Springboks' 33-16 thrashing by All Blacks
Rassie Erasmus conceded the world No.1 ranking to New Zealand after South Africa's 33-16 defeat in the first Test, and said he is happy to enter game two of the four-match series as underdogs.
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