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Ex-All Blacks disagree on Cam Roigard simulation controversy: 'I loved it"
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (651+ words) Cam Roigard in action for the Hurricanes and Beauden Barrett's illegal tackle on the All Blacks scrum-half. All Blacks greats Jeff Wilson and Mils Muliaina were left unimpressed by Cam Roigard's decision to seemingly feign injury before setting up a…...
Jacques Nienaber tipped for 'Eddie Jones role' as Rassie Erasmus warned not to 'upset' Springboks balance
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (751+ words) Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber with an inset of Eddie Jones Jacques Nienaber will always have a place in the Springboks coaching team, according to one of South Africa's leading rugby administrators. The 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning head coach is currently…...
Springboks team: When Rassie Erasmus will name his first matchday 23 for 2026
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (639+ words) Cheslin Kolbe scores against the Barbarians in 2025 and an inset of Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus. The Springboks" 2026 season officially kicks off this weekend with a double header in Gqeberha. South Africa "A" will host the Zimbabwe Sables at 12 pm…...
The reason Hurricanes boss is quick to claim underdog tag ahead of Super Rugby Pacific final and why 'world class' Jordie Barrett has been 'the difference' this season
11+ hour, 38+ min ago (401+ words) Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw looks ahead to Super Rugby Pacific final. Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw has been swift to claim the underdog tag for his team ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs next Saturday....
'It felt like 100 minutes' - Northampton flanker reflects on 'electric' semi-final and why Twickenham excites him
15+ hour, 42+ min ago (527+ words) Northampton Saints flanker Josh Kemeny looks ahead to the PREM Rugby Final. Wallabies and Northampton flanker Josh Kemeny could not hide his excitement about the prospect of playing at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in the PREM Rugby Final. Kemeny, who arrived…...
Nick Mallett singles out Stormers rookie who's 'played some great rugby' as a possible Springboks bolter
17+ hour, 29+ min ago (610+ words) Former Springboks head coach Nick Mallett (inset) and Stormers scrum-half Imad Khan. Nick Mallett has singled out rookie scrum-half Imad Khan for special praise after his recent performances for the Stormers and believes he could be a bolter for the…...
'You've got to fire a shot' - Brian O'Driscoll criticises Bath non drop-goal attempt as 'missed opportunity' will live with them all summer
20+ hour, 33+ min ago (771+ words) Brian O'Driscoll reacts to Bath v Exeter Chiefs thriller. Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll has lamented Bath's refusal to attempt a late drop-goal in their PREM Rugby semi-final defeat to Exeter Chiefs at the Rec on Saturday. Bath were camped on…...
'It is what it is' - Cam Roigard opens up following simulation criticism in Hurricanes' semi-final triumph over Blues
21+ hour, 31+ min ago (636+ words) Cameron Roigard and Beauden Barrett during the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final between the Hurricanes and Blues. Hurricanes scrum-half Cam Roigard has defended his actions in the build-up to his team's first try in their Super Rugby Pacific semi-final win over…...
Bath's verdict on 'last play of the game' and the 'one thing' Rob Baxter 'was terrified of' in spectacular Exeter comeback victory
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (912+ words) Santiago Carreras chats post-game with Bath co-owner and, inset, Exeter's Olly Woodburn savours his team's win Beaten Bath boss Johann van Graan has given his verdict on the final play of the PREM Rugby semi-final his team lost by a…...
Hurricanes v Blues: Five takeaways as All Blacks star for 'standard-bearers' who break Super Rugby record en route to ruthlessly victory over 'lucky losers"
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (1378+ words) Hurricanes stars Jordie Barrett and Cam Roigard during the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Blues. Following the Hurricanes" 57-21 victory over the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final, here are our five takeaways from the clash in Wellington. The…...