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Blitzboks to feature in News24 Forward Faster Invitational Sevens Series
The Blitzboks will take part in the inaugural News24 Forward Faster Invitational Sevens set in Stellenbosch.
James Ryan braced for titanic Etzebeth battle
Ireland vice-captain James Ryan is determined to impose himself on South Africa's formidable pack as he prepares to go toe to toe with the world-class talents of Eben Etzebeth.
Bok lock Kleyn a changed man before Ireland reunion
Saturday's Rugby World Cup game between champions South Africa and Ireland will be a unique one for Springbok lock Jean Kleyn.
Former Ireland out-half Ian Madigan announces retirement
Former Ireland and Leinster out-half Ian Madigan has announced his retirement from professional rugby.
Cheika wants discipline not magic from Pumas against Samoa
Argentina coach Michael Cheika said he was not looking for anything magical from his Pumas team when they try to get their World Cup campaign back on track against Samoa on Friday.
Italy surge back to beat Uruguay
Italy produced a stirring second-half fightback to beat Uruguay 38-17 and avoid a shock World Cup defeat at Stade de Nice.
Tale of two halves as ill-disciplined Italy beat Uruguay at World Cup
Ill-disciplined Italy scored 31 unanswered second-half points to take temporary charge of Pool A with a 38-17 World Cup victory over Uruguay in Nice on Wednesday.