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Scotland's wing Darcy Graham dives across the line to score a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and Romania at Pierre-Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq near Lille, northern France, on September 30, 2023.

Graham magic keeps Scotland’s hopes alive

Darcy Graham scored four tries among his country’s 12 as Scotland maintained their hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the Rugby World Cup by thrashing Romania on Saturday night.

Ian Foster coach of New Zealand (L) and Rassie Erasmus coach of South Africa chat duringg the Rugby Championship test match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15, 2023.

Rassie fires back at ‘straight shooter’ Foster

Rassie Erasmus hit back at Ian Foster after the All Blacks coach threw a bit of thinly-veiled criticism at the “stop-start” World Cup clash between the Springboks and Ireland.

Tonga's players perform the Sipi Tau dance prior to the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Scotland and Tonga at Stade de Nice in Nice, southern France on September 24, 2023.

Tonga get new wheels for Bok race

Tonga have made three changes to their starting lineup, including both wings, for the World Cup clash against the Springboks in Marseille on Sunday.

Jordan Uelese of the Wallabies and teammates against Argentina in Sydney

Wallabies coach: SA boosted European rugby

Super Rugby’s loss has been Europe’s gain, according to Wallabies assistant coach Pierre-Henry Broncan.

Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth with Springbok teammates at training

‘Joker’ Kolisi hits Bok captaincy milestone

Siya Kolisi credited his teammates for their support as he prepares to play his 50th Test as Bok captain in the World Cup match against Tonga.

South Africa's hooker Deon Fourie takes part in a training session at Fauvettes Stadium, in Domont, north of Paris, on September 19, 2023, as part of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup. - South Africa Springboks will meet Ireland for their next pool B match of the 2023 World Cup.

Boks bring Swiss Army Knives to breakdown fight

Jacques Nienaber said he is anticipating “200 breakdowns” after being questioned about deploying Deon Fourie and Marco van Staden at hooker in the World Cup clash with Tonga.

Duane provides Boks with fresh ‘Flo’

Jacques Nienaber has hailed Duane Vermeulen as someone made for the “big moments” while opening up on the veteran’s role with the Springboks as a coach and player.

Positive Pollard expects imperfection

Handre Pollard is thrilled to be back on Springbok duty but has “realistic” expectations of his first Test match in 13 months against Tonga in Marseille on Sunday.

epa10725415 Australia Rugby Union team coach, Eddie Jones (2-L) shares a light moment with team player Izaia Perese (L) during the Australia rugby team practice in Johannesburg, South Africa, 04 July 2023. Australia will play a Rugby Championship match against South Africa on 08 July in Pretoria.

Desperate Wallabies axe midfield

Eddie Jones has made just three changes to Australia’s starting lineup as the Wallabies target a big win in the World Cup pool match against Portugal on Sunday.

UCT’s Ikeys crowned world champs

The UCT Ikey Tigers beat the University of Bordeaux in the final of the World University Rugby Invitational Tournament in Bordeaux to retain their status as world champions for another four years.