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How the Springboks lineout defence works
The Springboks lineout didn’t compete too much in the Rugby Championship or the warm-ups until they played against New Zealand. At Twickenham, their lineout defence showed a different picture leading…
Rugby World Cup injuries update
Some big names have been ruled out of the tournament
Why All Black Scott Barrett escaped ban after red card
Scott Barrett is available for New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup opener against France on September 8 after avoiding a ban following his red card against South Africa. The second row received…
Who is Torsten van Jaarsveld? Ten facts about Namibian veteran
Veteran former Cheetahs and Bayonne hooker Torsten van Jaarsveld is set for his third World Cup in Namibian colours, after coach Phil Davies called up the veteran hooker for another…
Japan Rugby World Cup squad 2023
The full 33-man squad has been announced
Who is Michael Leitch? Ten facts about the former Japan captain
There is a statue of Michael Leitch in a public park in Tokyo, such is his popularity and importance to Japanese rugby. But how did a young man from northeast…
Samoa Rugby World Cup squad 2023
Seilala Mapusua's squad for France 2023 is out
Chile Rugby World Cup squad 2023
In July 2022, Chile made history by narrowly defeating the USA 52-51 on aggregate to qualify for the Rugby World Cup in the Americas 2 position for the first time…
Rhys Webb ‘demands B sample test’ as drug investigation continues
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Rhys Webb has been questioned by French anti-doping officers in connection with a positive drugs test. Webb formally requested his ‘B’ sample…