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Warriors too strong for brave Sharks

The Sharks started their Vodacom URC campaign with defeat at the hands of former champions the Glasgow Warriors.

Keo & Zels: Ref trouble for Boks

The boys have just discovered its Angus Gardner – oh nooo!

Dobbo eager to unleash ‘new Kitshoff’

Stormers coach John Dobson says 19-year-old Oliver Reid has the makings of something special as the Junior Springbok prepares for a potential Vodacom URC debut against Leinster on Friday night.

Nel captains new-look Stormers

John Dobson has named Ruhan Nel as Stormers captain for Friday’s Vodacom URC opener against defending champions Leinster in Cape Town.

Wilco’s got ‘a lot more to work on’

Wilco Louw is regarded as one of the world’s best scrummagers, but the Springbok strongman admits there’s an area of his game in which he can improve.

Razor’s All Blacks learning ‘on stage’

Scott Robertson says the All Blacks’ focus on cohesion and combinations will be key when they attempt to defend the Bledisloe Cup in Auckland this Saturday.

Schmidt shuffles Wallabies backline

Injury has forced Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt to name an experimental back three for Saturday’s crunch Bledisloe Cup clash against the All Blacks at Eden Park.

All Blacks lose captain for Eden Park clash

The All Blacks have recalled several big names but will be without captain Scott Barrett when they face the Wallabies at Eden Park on Saturday.

Another French flyer to miss Bok showdown

France have been dealt yet another setback before their blockbuster Test against the Springboks in Paris on 8 November, with a rising star ruled out through injury.