Grieving Springbok captain Etzebeth to play against All Blacks
Stand-in South Africa skipper Eben Etzebeth will play against New Zealand on Saturday in Auckland despite the death of his father, a team official told AFP.
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Ireland captain Sexton's misconduct decision due 'in coming days'
The decision from Ireland captain Johnny Sexton's disciplinary hearing with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) held on Thursday is expected "in the coming days", AFP was told by the tournament organisers.
Johnny Sexton to discover World Cup fate when misconduct verdict revealed
Johnny Sexton will learn over the coming days if his Rugby World Cup is to be affected by the outcome of his misconduct hearing.
Decision on Sexton hearing due in the coming days after lengthy hearing
Johnny Sexton will have to wait even longer to discover whether or not he is to incur a suspension, after a prolonged disciplinary hearing today.
The Auckland agony: New Zealand rugby's Eden a place of pain for Springboks
While those in Christchurch may disagree, Auckland remains the heartbeat of New Zealand rugby.
Devine dreaming big ahead of World Championship decider
John Devine admits that he can't help but think about becoming a world champion but the key to delivering, he says, is staying in the moment.
Champions Cup: Bulls host Saracens to open season, Stormers away at Leicester Tigers
The 2023/24 Champions and Challenge Cup pool stage fixtures were confirmed on Thursday.
Boks have New Zealand's respect, must defy history to triumph in Auckland
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk warned his Rugby World Cup winners must be switched on for the full 80 minutes if they are to beat New Zealand in Auckland for the first time since 1937.