Deon Fourie rewarded with Springbok call-up after stellar performance against All Blacks
Veteran utility forward Deon Fourie was on Monday called up by the Springboks ahead of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks.
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Former Bok hooker Piston van Wyk dies
Former Springbok hooker Piston van Wyk died at the age of 82 over the weekend.
Martin O’Neill ‘improving’ but misses Celtic game after hospital stay
Shaun Maloney deputised for the absent Martin O’Neill in Celtic’s William Hill Premiership clash with Kilmarnock as the 74-year-old continues to recover from a hospital procedure.
Boks survive ultimate Argentina examination, scramble to victory in Test for ages
In easily the biggest test they have had this year, the Springboks emerged 17-10 winners against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, dies after suspected heatstroke at training in Japan
FUKUOKA, Japan: Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session in Japan. He was 26. His death was announced on Saturday by his team, Kyushu Electric Power Kyuden Voltex — known as Kyushu KV. The Japanese second-division club said Vunilagi died Friday after falling ill Monday and being hospitalized. “After team practice on Monday ...
Fijian forward Saimoni Vunilagi dies aged 26 from suspected heatstroke in Japan
Japanese rugby club Kyuden Voltex said they were “devastated” following the death of Fijian forward Saimoni Vunilagi from suspected heatstroke.
Wallabies wary of Japan's threat on the counter in Osaka test
Aug 7 : Australia are desperate to register back-to-back test wins for the first time in a year when they take on Japan on Saturday, but skipper Harry Wilson said they needed to be wary of the Brave Blossoms on the counterattack.
Wallabies start new era under Kiss against Jones' Japan
MELBOURNE, Aug 6 : Les Kiss makes his debut as Australia coach against Eddie Jones' Japan in Osaka on Saturday, kicking off a countdown to build the Wallabies into serious contenders for next year's World Cup on home soil.