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# world cup watch

Analysis: Barrett and Mo'unga pose dual threat as Boks' kicking crucial

Rassie Erasmus’ side earned a draw in Wellington but have improvements to make.

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Jul 30th 2019, 1:32 PM

# smarts

Analysis: Boks add new layer to scrum attack while Wallabies strike clinically

The All Blacks thought they knew what was coming but Rassie Erasmus’ team changed the picture.

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Jul 29th 2019, 1:59 PM

# Sweet 16

Last-gasp try earns Springboks dramatic draw against All Blacks in Wellington

Herschel Jantjies pounced late in the game to snatch a share of the spoils for the visitors.

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Jul 27th 2019, 11:02 AM

# Comeback

Ex-Ulster man Lealiifano returns to Wallabies team for first time since 2016

James O’Connor is also set for his first appearance in 2,142 days.

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Jul 25th 2019, 8:34 AM

# All Blacks

Depleted New Zealand survive Argentina onslaught to claim narrow win

The Pumas kept the All Blacks scoreless in the second half.

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Jul 20th 2019, 10:05 PM

# rugby championship

All Blacks hand Reece debut against Pumas after injury to SBW

The Crusaders winger is named in Steve Hansen’s side for this weekend’s Rugby Championship opener.

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Jul 18th 2019, 3:09 PM

# Comeback

Ulster's Coetzee returns to Springboks 23 for first time in four years

The powerful back row has been named on the bench for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with Australia.

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Jul 17th 2019, 2:59 PM

# Down South

Fiji and Japan could join expanded Rugby Championship

Governing body SANZAAR has been working on new models for the southern hemisphere competition.

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Jun 21st 2019, 3:58 PM

# Springboks

Springboks withstand fierce second-half pressure to defeat Australia in Port Elizabeth

The victory moved South Africa within two points of leaders New Zealand.

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Sep 29th 2018, 6:06 PM

# Green and Gold

Cheika keeps faith in Beale as Hooper returns to face 'Boks

Rassie Erasmus has also tweaked his team after beating New Zealand last time out.

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Sep 27th 2018, 5:27 PM

# Can't stop the Boks

Sensational Springboks stun the All Blacks in Rugby Championship classic

The All Blacks suffered their first defeat in the Rugby Championship in three years.

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Sep 15th 2018, 10:55 AM

# Springboks

Rassie: 'The only thing everyone's been talking about the last few days is, 'Are you going to get fired?''

Despite being backed by South Africa’s rugby chief, the former Munster head coach is unsure about his future.

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Sep 13th 2018, 12:11 PM

# Pressure

Former Munster coach 'Rassie' Erasmus says job on the line against All Blacks

South Africa head into Saturday’s match on the back of losses to Australia and Argentina.

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Sep 10th 2018, 9:53 AM

# rugby championship

Mo'unga in for Barrett as All Blacks make seven changes for Argentina

A much-changed New Zealand line-up will take on Argentina in Nelson on Saturday.

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Sep 5th 2018, 8:34 PM

# Blackout

Cheika hopes All Black defeats serve as 'watershed moment' for Wallabies

“A few little tweaks, but perseverance definitely. It’s not always instant gratification.”

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Aug 26th 2018, 12:16 PM

# rugby championship

Rassie calls Springbok display in Argentina 'unacceptable'

The former Munster boss says the clash with the Wallabies is ‘win at all costs’.

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Aug 26th 2018, 9:58 AM

# Going nowhere

Defiant Cheika unimpressed when questioned over Wallabies future

‘If you are naive enough to think that I’m worried about myself here, then you don’t know me at all.’

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Aug 25th 2018, 2:22 PM

# Back in black

Injuries allow Jordie Barrett back in XV as All Blacks promise improved performance against Australia

Steve Hansen’s side can seal the Bledisloe Cup for a 16th straight year with victory in Auckland.

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Aug 22nd 2018, 8:50 PM

# rugby championship

Six Springbok tries compensate for Pollard kicking woes in win over Argentina

Rassie Erasmus’ side opened their campaign with a hard-fought win in Durban.

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Aug 18th 2018, 7:08 PM

# rugby championship

'It's really disappointing, isn't it?': Cheika and Hooper frustrated by Australia's slump

The All Blacks pulled clear to record a 38-13 win in Sydney this morning.

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Aug 18th 2018, 4:31 PM

# Bledisloe Cup

All Blacks thump Wallabies during breathless Rugby Championship opener in Sydney

New Zealand turned on the style in the second half after Australia had defended superbly to lead at the break.

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Aug 18th 2018, 1:23 PM

# southern hemisphere

All Blacks put Argentina to the sword as they retain Rugby Championship title

Already assured of winning the competition, New Zealand claimed a 36-10 victory in Buenos Aires.

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Oct 1st 2017, 9:12 AM

# Deadlocked

Wallabies and Springboks draw again to hand All Blacks Rugby Championship title

Elton Jantjies missed a late penalty as the two sides couldn’t be separated for the second time this championship.

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Sep 30th 2017, 8:25 PM

# Depth

All Black locks get a rest even with title on the line in Buenos Aires

While most countries would be sending out their best, most experienced side, New Zealand are building depth for the 2019 World Cup.

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Sep 28th 2017, 10:05 AM

# come at me

'Keep our families out of it': Etzebeth tells angry 'Bok fans to direct frustration at players

South Africa have two home matches to rebuild confidence before travelling to Dublin in November.

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Sep 19th 2017, 2:34 PM

# Comeback

Vulnerable All Blacks down Argentina with impressive second-half fightback

Argentina had led by 10 points in the second half before a brilliant comeback from Steve Hansen’s side.

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Sep 9th 2017, 11:22 AM

# Skud missile

Milner-Skudder gets first start since World Cup final as All Blacks make wholesale changes

New Zealand take on Argentina in New Plymouth on Saturday.

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Sep 6th 2017, 7:00 PM

# War of Words

Hansen defends All Blacks lock Retallick after Cheika outburst

The Wallabies head coach was not happy after his side’s last-gasp defeat in Dunedin yesterday.

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Aug 27th 2017, 8:38 AM

# Boks Clever

Resurgent South Africa make it four-in-a-row as the Rugby Championship kicks off

Elton Jantjies kicks 17 points as Boks run out 37-15 winners.

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Aug 19th 2017, 7:54 PM

# Blackout

Ruthless All Blacks thrash Wallabies in Sydney with record points tally

Eight tries for New Zealand in today’s Rugby Championship opener at the Olympic Stadium.

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Aug 19th 2017, 1:45 PM

# southern discomfort

Argentina arrive to put pressure on 'Boks team still with plenty to prove despite French Tests

Allister Coetzee briefly eased the pressure with three wins over Les Bleus, but France are a very poor state.

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Aug 19th 2017, 7:15 AM

# rugby championship

Shadow of bug bitterness, Scotland and Sonny Bill lingers as NZ get back in Bledisloe business

Both sides have points to prove as the Rugby Championship begins, and that’s bad news for the Wallabies.

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Aug 18th 2017, 5:33 PM

# Changes

Julian Savea dropped by All Blacks for Rugby Championship

Coach Steve Hansen insisted ‘The Bus’ still has a future with his side.

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Aug 7th 2017, 9:30 AM

# lawyered up

Sonny Bill cleared to face Australia as NZ win appeal claiming 'game of 3 halves' should count in ban

40 minutes against Counties Manukau and 40 minutes against Taranaki now counts as the fourth match in SBW’s suspension.

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Aug 3rd 2017, 3:03 PM

# standing out

Kerevi at the double as Wallabies tame Pumas

Australia outscored Argentina four tries to two, with forwards Adam Coleman and Dean Mumm also crossing.

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Oct 8th 2016, 11:29 PM

# One-sided

All Blacks thrash South Africa for record-equalling 17th consecutive win

New Zealand hammered the Springboks in a 42-point victory in Durban.

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Oct 8th 2016, 6:44 PM

# Powerhouse

Timani to make first Wallabies start in Argentina clash at Twickenham

Michael Cheika’s side can still finish second in the Rugby Championship if results go their way.

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Oct 5th 2016, 10:19 PM

# rugby championship

Steyn boots 'Boks to victory against Australia

Morne Steyn made his recall to the South African number 10 slot count.

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Oct 1st 2016, 8:37 PM

# depth chart

Magic Damian McKenzie in line for All Black debut in Argentina

The Chiefs back is among the replacements for Saturday night’s clash in Buenos Aires.

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Sep 29th 2016, 11:23 AM

# Back in action

Lambie returns to Spingboks for first time since Stander red-card incident

Fullback Willie le Roux has also been recalled by under-fire head coach Allister Coetzee.

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Sep 21st 2016, 4:56 PM