Rugby
Rugby
Rugby
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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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SA’s big weekend with European rugby and Proteas vs Australia
Bulls, Stormers, Lions, Sharks and Cheetahs begin European campaigns whilst Proteas attempt to strike back against Australia in Gqeberha.
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Bonus point revolution changes everything for SA’s European five
Revolutionary bonus-point rules and Round of 16 qualification changes raise stakes as Bulls, Stormers, Lions, Sharks and Cheetahs begin European campaigns.
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Bordeaux stars stuck at airport after travel permit shambles
Louis Bielle-Biarrey and three Bordeaux teammates denied UK entry at Bristol Airport due to expired travel permits before Champions Cup clash.
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Wallabies coach shows faith in rookies for redemption mission
Les Kiss shows faith in youth by starting Declan Meredith ahead of Beale, O’Connor and Foley as Wallabies seek to end All Blacks losing streak.
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“They’ll be hurting” Rennie warns about Wallabies
Dave Rennie cautions All Blacks against complacency despite 50-19 Eden Park win, warning wounded Wallabies will be dangerous in Sydney return.
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Bulls hand U20 star Giliomee first start
Handré Pollard returns and U20 fullback Luan Giliomee earns first Bulls start as Elrigh Louw captains heavily changed side in Paris.
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Sharks armed with Springbok reinforcements for Europe campaign
Vincent Tshituka, Jaco Williams and Jordan Hendrikse return as Sharks name squad for European tour starting with Lyon Challenge Cup clash.
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“We need a team in the final”: Dobson’s European mission
John Dobson sets Champions Cup target for Stormers and SA rugby: “We need a South African team to make a semi-final or final this season.”
