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Burglars break into South Africa’s rugby HQ and get their hands on the World Cup trophy… but CCTV shows them leaving it behind to steal whisky, signed shirts and laptops instead!

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Burglars broke into South Africa Rugby Union’s headquarters earlier this week They touched a replica of the Webb Ellis Trophy but did not take it with them Instead they took whisky, signed shirts and laptops before leaving the building  By Sam Brookes For Mailonline Published: 12:24 GMT, 15 November 2023 | Updated: 14:11 GMT, 15 … Read more

New women’s Lions team to kick off with France tour as board begin to plan three-Test series 

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EXCLUSIVE: A women’s British and Irish Lions team looks set to be given the green light with a three-Test series in France under consideration A women’s British and Irish Lions team looks likely to be given the green light  A three-Test series in France is currently under consideration by the board They are examining the … Read more

All Blacks star Akira Ioane and former New Zealand rugby legend Justin Marshall heated clash at pub

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In the wake of the All Blacks‘ historic home series loss to Ireland on Saturday night, the worlds of a current and former player literally collided when players had to intervene during a heated clash between Akira Ioane and Justin Marshall. Footage emerged on social media of the two in a heated verbal exchange, with … Read more

World Rugby: Teams should hold full contact training 15 minutes per week to prevent injuries

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Rugby teams should hold full contact training for just 15 MINUTES per week to help players recover from matches, says World Rugby World Rugby conducted a survey of 600 players to look at contact training   It found average team spent 21 minutes in full contact, with some as high as 140  Governing body advise teams … Read more

George Williams stars in match-winning debut for Warrington against Leeds

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‘Proven winner’ George Williams has Warrington boss Lee Briers purring after stunning match-winning debut against Leeds By Press Association Published: 19:01 EDT, 1 August 2021 | Updated: 19:33 EDT, 1 August 2021 Warrington assistant coach Lee Briers hailed match-winning debutant George Williams as a ‘proven winner’ after he kicked a dramatic last-minute drop-goal which condemned … Read more

Kyle Sinckler cited for ‘biting’ Franco Mostert in Lions’ second Test defeat to South Africa

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Kyle Sinckler cited for ‘biting’ Franco Mostert in Lions’ second Test defeat to South Africa with surprisingly no other players under investigation after a volatile encounter in Cape Town Kyle Sinckler has been cited for biting South Africa’s Franco Mostert Stuart Hogg denied claims that he bit Willie le Roux during the Lions’ defeat Surprisingly, … Read more

Stuart Hogg denies biting Willie Le Roux but now has nervous wait to see if he avoids punishment

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Stuart Hogg denies BITING South Africa’s Willie le Roux during second Test fracas as Lions full-back says he is ‘annoyed and upset by this unsubstantiated accusation’… as he faces wait to see if any disciplinary proceedings will happen over incident South Africa beat the British & Irish Lions 27-9 to set up series decider The … Read more

ALAIN ROLLAND: The officials rose to the occasion for the second Lions Test in Cape Town

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ALAIN ROLLAND: The officials rose to the occasion for the second Test in Cape Town – referee Ben O’Keeffe was decisive and clearly calling the shots South African TMO Marius Jonker was under big pressure coming into the game  But O’Keeffe led the conversations and made Jonker’s job much easier for him  The refereeing team … Read more

Jacques Nienaber insists he should give his win bonus to South Africa’s players following Lions win

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Jacques Nienaber insists he should give his win bonus to his South African players following series-levelling victory against the Lions… before Springboks coach insists Cheslin Kolbe should NOT have seen red South Africa beat the Lions in the second Test in Cape Town to level the series  The Boks produced a brutal second-half charge inspired … Read more

Owens insists Kolbe was ‘VERY LUCKY’ to avoid red and Boks were fortunate with Lukhanyo Am try

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Nigel Owens insists Cheslin Kolbe was ‘VERY LUCKY’ to avoid a red card for his mid-air collision with Conor Murray… as he also argues Lukhanyo Am was ‘not in control’ of the ball for South Africa’s second try in their win over the Lions Former ref Nigel Owens says he would sent off Cheslin Kolbe … Read more

Lions head coach Warren Gatland aims dig at Rassie Erasmus after Lions lose second Test

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Lions head coach Warren Gatland aims dig at Rassie Erasmus as he insists ‘I won’t be taking to social media to express my views’ after some controversial calls during second Test defeat against South Africa Warren Gatland took aim at Rassie Erasmus after his side fell to a 27-9 defeat The Lions head coach seemingly … Read more

South Africa vs British and Irish Lions – second Test LIVE: Build-up, updates and result

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South Africa vs British and Irish Lions LIVE: More refereeing controversy as Lukhanyo Am has debatable try ALLOWED after Makazole Mapimpi also crossed to give Springboks nine-point lead… with Cheslin Kolbe lucky to escape a red card! By Max Mathews For Mailonline Published: 11:00 EDT, 31 July 2021 | Updated: 13:55 EDT, 31 July 2021 The British … Read more