Rugby Union · Africa
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National teamsSouth Africa 30France 26Wales 6New Zealand 6Ireland 1England 1Italy 1Argentina 1Japan 1
CompetitionsNations Championship 27Rugby World Cup 1
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KEO UNCUT | Barrett and Kriel show why character counts in rugbyThey have shown that the greatest response to disappointment is not departure but improvement…
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Five-try Joseph stars in England rompWill Joseph marked his first Test start with a record-equalling five tries as England thrashed Japan in Saturday's…
2 sources · SA Rugby Magazine, The Citizen
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KickOff
'Bad times' drive Wales to long-awaited All Blacks winWales captain Dewi Lake explains how the tough times surrounding Welsh rugby helped drive the team to a…
2 sources · KickOff, SA Rugby Magazine
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Wales' miracle win over All Blacks hands Springboks Nations Championship lifelineWelsh players celebrate after beating the All Blacks for the first time since 1953.
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Wales stuns All Blacks to end 73-year droughtWelsh defence withstands late All Blacks surge to seal historic win… 5 sources · Business Day, Irish Mirror, RTÉ Sport, RugbyPass +1
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Wales beat New Zealand for first time since 1953Steve Tandy's side outscored the All Blacks by five tries to four in a thrilling encounter.
4 sources · The Citizen, France 24, GB News, Sky News
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KickOff
Heroic Wales stun New Zealand in Nations ChampionshipWales have caused a massive upset in the Nations Championship as they beat the All Blacks 35-28 on…
5 sources · KickOff, Belfast Telegraph, News24, RTÉ Sport +1
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Boks back to No 1 after shock All Blacks lossThe Springboks have returned to the top of the World Rugby rankings after Wales stunned the All Blacks…
- News24 LIVE | Nations Championship: Italy v Argentina 5 sources · News24, CNA, KickOff, RTÉ Sport +1
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‘Fast and loose’ Boks played into France’s handsNick Mallett says the Springboks failed to impose their game plan on France in Paris on Friday night.
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South Africa’s Nations Championship hopes are over after France loss, Erasmus saysDiscipline woes and costly penalties sink Springbok hopes in Paris…
7 sources · Business Day, CNA, Reuters, The Star +3
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Springbok coach says discipline ‘cost us in a big way’ against FranceMany missed opportunities, one yellow and one 20-minute red card, and 11 penalties conceded told the story.
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France secure thrilling Nations Championship victory over South AfricaFrance smashed world champions South Africa's hopes of lifting the first Nations Championship trophy on Friday, in a…
4 sources · France 24, Irish Independent, RFI, The42
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Rassie Erasmus admits Springboks have all but blown Nations Championship hopesRassie Erasmus concedes missing out on a fourth try and going down to France have all but ended…
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Springbok player ratings: Who dropped the ball and who starred in frustrating loss to France?Springbok flank Paul de Villiers is tackled during their Nations Championship match against France.
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Rassie: Referee was ‘human’ in not giving Boks final scrum rewardErasmus said the Springboks should have understood the referee would not continually penalise France's collapsed scrums in front…
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France edge past South Africa after thriller in Nations ChampionshipFrance hold their nerve to beat South Africa by just two points, winning 21-19 at the Stade de…
2 sources · BBC Sport, Capital FM
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Erasmus explains another last-minute change to Springboks' front rowRassie Erasmus made a late call to swap his starting and reserve front rows before confirming his teamsheet…
- Japan Today France stuns world champion Springboks 21-19 in a Nations Championship thriller 2 sources · Japan Today, Le Monde in English
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Comment: Antoine Dupont leads Springboks on merry dance as Paris no longer South Africa’s happy placeAntoine Dupont, French rugby's favourite son, produced a masterclass as his team surfed a wave of high emotion…
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France stun Springboks 21-19 in Nations Championship thrillerThe Springboks will be overtaken atop the southern hemisphere standings and lose their No. 1 world ranking if…
5 sources · 1News, CNA, Reuters, The Star +1
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Antoine Dupont's frank admission after historic France win over SpringboksThe first word out of France captain Antoine Dupont's mouth following a breathless 21-19 win over South Africa…
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Ultimate Rugby
France vs Springboks | Players who made more than 10 tackles
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Dupont leads France past world champions Springboks in ParisSouth Africa falters after Wiese’s red card in hard-fought Paris clash…
2 sources · Business Day, TimesLIVE
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Antoine Dupont masterclass sees France edge thriller with South AfricaIt was France’s first victory over South Africa in Paris since November 2005.
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Ultimate Rugby
France 21-19 Springboks | Who won the number 10 battle
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Mallett: Rassie’s front-row gamble backfiredNick Mallett has questioned Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus' late front-row switch ahead of Friday night's 21-19 defeat to…
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‘We basically killed our dreams’Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks may have blown their chances of reaching the inaugural Nations Championship final after…
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Why Rassie made front-row switchRassie Erasmus has explained why he made another late change to the Springbok front row ahead of Friday…
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Dupont: Beating Boks a mental boostFrance captain Antoine Dupont says Friday night's 21-19 win against the Springboks was important to show that his…
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