New Zealand hunt for true identity in Rugby Championship
An evolving New Zealand squad will be under pressure to challenge South Africa for Rugby Championship silverware amid growing impatience with progress under Scott Robertson.
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South Africa have planning for next World Cup as top priority
JOHANNESBURG :Top ranked South Africa will be seeking to keep up their winning ways in the Rugby Championship, but the six matches against Australia, New Zealand, and Argentina over the next three months will also likely be used for experimentation.
All Blacks compared to Argentina’s World Cup winning football team
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Dangerous Argentina ready to build on Rugby Championship progress
CAPE TOWN :Argentina have grown more competitive in the Rugby Championship in recent years, and with key players back, they're set to open this year's campaign at home against New Zealand on Saturday with renewed confidence.
Red Bull complete takeover of Premiership strugglers Newcastle
Austrian energy drink company Red Bull has taken full ownership of Newcastle Falcons, who will be renamed Newcastle Red Bulls, the Premiership Rugby side said on Tuesday.
Australia look to dogs of war in Ellis Park battle against Springboks
JOHANNESBURG :Australia know they will be in for a fierce fight when they face South Africa at Ellis Park in their Rugby Championship opener on Saturday, but will have power and experience to call on for the showdown in Johannesburg.
Researchers express concern about unsafe attitudes to concusson among rugby players in Ireland
A new medical study has expressed concern about unsafe attitudes to concussion among non-professional rugby players in Ireland, particularly at school level.
Women's Rugby World Cup players to wear mouthguards that light up on heavy impact
Players at the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup will sport high-tech mouthguards that light up red when they suffer heavy head impacts, in a move aimed at improving player safety and reducing concussion, British media reported.