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Injured Springbok star leaves Japan as Bulls circle
Springbok flanker Kwagga Smith leaves Shizuoka Blue Revs after eight years. The 63-cap forward is recovering from serious knee injury sustained in May.
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Boks nearly lost attack mastermind Brown to Pumas
Tony Brown almost joined Argentina whilst waiting for Springboks offer. The attack coach reveals he nearly gave up on South Africa opportunity.
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Ronaldo punished with suspension for abandoning Portugal duty
Cristiano Ronaldo handed 30-day suspension and €255 fine after walking out of Portugal camp during September’s UEFA Nations League fixtures.
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The quiet qssassin strikes as Boland takes 4-31 in Gqeberha
Scott Boland claims 4-31 to leave South Africa reeling at 97-5 on a rain-ravaged day two at St George’s Park in the second Test.
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Solontsi takes bok women captaincy as Latsha injury rocks camp
Sizophila Solontsi takes Springbok Women captaincy for historic Ireland series after Babalwa Latsha withdrawn with ankle injury from Cape Town Tests.
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Four stars shine as Northam and Rovers march to final
Puzi anchors Northam scrum, James scores 19 points, Palvie dominates for Rovers and Visagie creates tries as four stars shine in Gold Cup semis.
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Naka Bulls’ dynasty ends as Rhinos and Rovers reach finals
Northam Rhinos crush Naka Bulls 49-22 to end their Gold Cup dynasty whilst College Rovers destroy Durbell 48-11, setting up Durban final.
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Boland strikes twice as rain washes out Gqeberha test
Scott Boland’s double strike dismisses Markram and Bedingham as rain restricts opening day to just 12.2 overs, South Africa 20/2 in Gqeberha.
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Lions to honour Hyron Andrews in La Rochelle clash
Lions confirm lock Hyron Andrews, 31, died at team hotel in France on Friday; Saturday’s Champions Cup match against La Rochelle will proceed.
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Lions player dies on eve of team’s Champions Cup debut
Lions player found dead at Île de Ré hotel on 10th anniversary of Anthony Foley’s death, both incidents involving Ronan O’Gara’s teams.
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