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4dReuters

De Allende allays injury fears after fire pit incident

South Africa's Damian de Allende and R.G. Snyman have suffered burns in a "fire pit accident", along with Munster team-mates Mike Haley and C.J. Stander last weekend, the PRO14 club has announced.

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6dReuters

Steyn earns South Africa recall for Lions test

South Africa's desire to have a fly-half who can settle the nerves and eke out a win in tight situations led to a recall for Morne Steyn for the British & Irish Lions series starting next month.

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15dReuters

Erasmus expects Lions to attack South Africa

South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is expecting the British & Irish Lions to play a fast tempo game and not try to arm-wrestle the world champion Springboks when the teams meet in a three-test series starting in late July.

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22dESPN Staff

Perth gets Bledisloe, TRC fixtures confirmed

The Bledisloe Cup will return to Perth for the first time since 2019 where the Wallabies stunned the All Blacks 47-26, as SANZAAR confirm the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship fixtures for 2021.

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24dReuters

Murrayfield to host 16,500 for Lions vs. Japan

Murrayfield will allow in 16,500 spectators when the British & Irish Lions take on Japan on June 26 ahead of their tour to South Africa this year, the Lions said on Wednesday.

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33dReuters

South Africa to face Georgia ahead of Lions

South Africa will play their first test matches since lifting the World Cup in November 2019 when they host Georgia for two tests in July as a warm-up for the British & Irish Lions series.

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47dReuters

Wales to host New Zealand, South Africa

Wales will look to end a 68-year winless run against New Zealand when they host the All Blacks as part of their autumn internationals this year, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) said on Monday.

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60dReuters

SA Rugby lobbying hard for Lions crowds

South Africa's economy is set to lose 6.6 billion rand ($(US)453 million) if this year's British & Irish Lions tour goes ahead without fans, as SA Rugby admits it will "do anything" to get some supporters into stadia.

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67dReuters

Springboks start preparations for Lions series

South Africa start their preparations for the British & Irish Lions series with a number of camps over the next fortnight with the side having not played a match since they lifted the Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019.

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80dReuters

WR to help Pacific Island teams join SR in 2022

World Rugby (WR) is set to spend 1.2 million pounds ($1.65 million) annually over three years on two Pacific Island teams to help them join Super Rugby in 2022, the sport's governing body said on Wednesday.

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80dBrittany Mitchell

Marinos stakes claim for Aussie Rugby Champ hub

Rugby Australia CEO Andy Marinos has thrown Australia's hat in the ring to host the Rugby Championship hub in 2021 following the success of last year's Tri-Nations series between Australia, New Zealand and Argentina.

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106dReuters

France vs. New Zealand to open 2023 World Cup

The 2023 Rugby World Cup will kick off with a mouth-watering Pool A clash between hosts France and three-time champions New Zealand, organisers said on Friday.

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117dReuters

Boks captain Kolisi leaves Stormers for Sharks

The Springboks' World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has ended his 11-year stay with South Africa's Stormers and is expected to be unveiled by the Durban-based Sharks in the coming week.

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131dSam Bruce

France RA's priority but Boks-Lions looms

Rugby Australia has reaffirmed interest in hosting the Springboks and Lions for a series, but only after the governing body has set in stone the Wallabies' series against France.

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133dSam Bruce

RA boss says Australia can host Boks-Lions series

Rugby Australia [RA] chairman Hamish McLennan continues to push the nation's credibility of staging events during the coronavirus pandemic, suggesting the British & Irish Lions' tour of South Africa could instead be contested Down Under.

134dReuters

UAR chief Rodriguez appointed SANZAAR chairman, Morris CEO

Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) President Marcelo Rodriguez has been appointed SANZAAR chairman for the next 12 months to replace Brent Impey, the southern hemisphere body said on Friday following its first Executive Committee meeting of 2021.

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145dReuters

Erasmus: Boks open to holding Lions tour in UK

South Africa are open to "all options" to play the British & Irish Lions and are willing to travel to the United Kingdom to make sure the series goes ahead, director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Monday.

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161dReuters

COVID-19: Lions trip to South Africa in doubt

The British and Irish Lions will discuss this month whether to visit South Africa because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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180dTom Hamilton

RWC 2023 hosts France draw New Zealand

Rugby World Cup-holders South Africa have been drawn with Ireland for the 2023 competition while New Zealand are paired with France, England are in the same pool as Japan and Argentina.

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186dReuters

England set up WC final rematch vs. South Africa

England will host world champions South Africa at Twickenham during their 2021 Autumn International series, a rematch of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Japan.

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187dReuters

SANZAAR open to hub for Rugby Championship

SANZAAR say they are open to hosting the Rugby Championship in a centralised location again after this year's edition was reduced to three teams and played entirely in Australia due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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207dESPN Staff

COVID-19 hits again, SA rugby players warned

South African rugby players and officials have been cautioned to practise strict COVID-compliance measures to minimise the risk of infection, after a third Super Rugby Unlocked fixture was cancelled.

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220dESPN Staff

Springboks commited to Rugby Championship until 2030

The South African Rugby Union has reaffirmed its commitment to the Rugby Championship for the next decade, tournament organisers SANZAAR said on Wednesday.

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239dESPN staff and Reuters

South Africa withdraw from Championship

The world champion Springboks have officially withdrawn from the Rugby Championship, leaving just Australia, New Zealand and Argentina to challenge for the 2020 title.