Rugby World Cup
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South Africa News
City of Cape Town to set up 3 fan parks for Springboks supporters to watch Rugby World Cup final
Three fan parks will be activated across Cape Town for locals to gather to back the Bokke in the Rugby…
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Rugby News
Rugby World Cup: England 15 – 16 South Africa
England fell agonizingly short of a supreme upset and a fifth Rugby World Cup final as South Africa came on…
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Sports
Springboks keep the faith with same 23 for Rugby World Cup semi-final with England
The Springboks kept the faith with the same team that won an epic quarterfinal to oust hosts France on Sunday,…
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Sports
Springboks coach proud of defensive dominance over Tonga
Springboks Coach Jacques Nienaber says he is proud of his charges, especially in terms of their defensive effort South Africa…
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Sports
Disappointing but defeat hasn’t changed outlook for the Boks
Those of us who were there won’t in a hurry forget the attitude of the Springbok players we interviewed in…
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South Africa News
Paul Mashatile behind Springboks despite loss against Ireland
The Springboks remain a hard-working team and deserve credit, according to deputy president Paul Mashatile. The national rugby team lost…
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Sports
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx ruled out of Rugby World Cup
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup in France with a…
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Entertainment
SA’s history keeps me grounded: Siya Kolisi
The parallels in World Rugby are a timely reminder that all the teams in search of Rugby World Cup glory…
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Sports
Springboks win 18-3 against Scotland in RWC opener
South Africa has got their Rugby World Cup title defence in France off to a winning start. The Springboks defeated…
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Sports
SABC strikes a deal to broadcast Springbok World Cup games
The South African public has received good news ahead of the Rugby World Cup which gets underway on Friday. This…
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Sports
Boks to test World Cup readiness against All Blacks
Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi acknowledges that there’s sufficient quality depth in his position and admits that he needs to perform…
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Sports
Jack van Poortvliet set to miss the Rugby World Cup after injuring his ankle
England scrum-half Jack Van Poortvliet has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering an ankle injury. Van…
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Sports
France fly-half Ntamack out of Rugby World Cup after injury
France fly-half Romain Ntamack has been ruled out of next month’s Rugby World Cup with a knee injury, a source…
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Sports
Siya Kolisi to lead the Boks to next month’s Rugby World Cup
Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, will lead a squad of 33 players to next month’s Rugby World Cup in France. Kolisi…
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Sports
World champion Springboks face very difficult task picking squad
Twenty-six of the 33 Springboks who won the last Rugby World Cup in Japan four years ago are contenders for…
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Sports
Fast-starting New Zealand seal 35-20 win over SA
New Zealand are on course to retain The Rugby Championship trophy after making an explosive start in their 35-20 win…
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Sports
Jamie Joseph to quit as Japan head coach after World Cup
Jamie Joseph has announced plans to step down as Japan’s head coach after this year’s Rugby World Cup, local media…
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Sports
Veteran Duane Vermeulen to lead Boks against Australia
Duane Vermeulen will stand in for injured Siya Kolisi as captain of Rugby World Cup title-holders South Africa when they…
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Sports
French federation names new chief months before Rugby World Cup
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced it had appointed Florian Grill as its new president on Wednesday less than three…
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Sports
Rhys Webb becomes latest Wales star to retire from Test rugby
Rhys Webb is the latest Wales star to retire from Test rugby ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Webb was…
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