WRAP | Champions and Challenge Cup XVs: Willemse at fullback for Stormers, Sharks bench Eben
South Africa's franchises resume their European campaigns with a full round of fixtures in the Champions and Challenge Cups this weekend.
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Jackman: Hanrahan has time to fulfil Ireland potential
Connacht out-half JJ Hanrahan could still make an impact at international level after making an impressive start to his Connacht career, according to Bernard Jackman.
Injured Springbok hooker Marx to miss Japanese club season
South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx will miss the upcoming Japanese club rugby season because of an injury that ruled him out of the Rugby World Cup, his team Kubota Spears said on Monday.
South Africa Beat New Zealand By A Point To Win Record Fourth Rugby World Cup Title
Handre Pollard kicked four penalties to help South Africa to a nail-biting 12-11 victory over 14-man New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday to claim a record fourth title. As is so often the case with finals, the match was a tight, edgy encounter at a rain-soaked Stade de France where defence ruled and the All Blacks lost captain Sam Cane to a first-half red card for a high tackle. But the Springboks prevailed to win a third successive knockout match in this tournament by a point and add to their titles in 1995, 2007 and 2019.
'We're not geniuses!' Nienaber says after RWC final selection pays off
Strength in depth and the positional versatility of the 33-strong squad were behind South Africa's record fourth World Cup title, coach Jacques Nienaber said, warning not to dub his staff "geniuses" over their leftfield selection.
Three duels to savor in Rugby World Cup final
PARIS: Defending champions South Africa and New Zealand battle it out on Saturday bidding to become the first team to win the Rugby World Cup four times.
World Rugby to 'formally review' Mbonambi racism allegation as World Cup final prep suffers setback
PARIS. - Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi's Rugby World Cup final participation could be under threat as World Rugby confirmed on Monday they'll be formally reviewing the allegations made by England flank Tom Curry.