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France rise, Argentina fall

France have climbed two places to seventh in the World Rugby rankings following their convincing 27-0 victory over Argentina, who drop to ninth.

Junior Boks bomb, England take title

Argentina thrashed the Junior Boks 49-19 in Salford on Saturday to claim bronze in the World Rugby U20 Championship, while England beat Ireland 45-21 in the final. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

14-man Racing take Top 14 title

Johan Goosen kicked three penalties as Racing 92 beat Toulon 29-21 in Barcelona on Friday to claim their first French Top 14 title in 26 years. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Strauss embraces decider pressure

Adriaan Strauss believes a relatively young and inexperienced Springbok side will overcome the pressure in the series decider against Ireland on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.

Ruan’s boot wins the day

Allister Coetzee says Ruan Combrinck's selection for Saturday’s third Test against Ireland is a tactical one primarily to make use of his right-footed kicking game, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Kriel: I have to deliver

Jaco Kriel is determined to inject ‘pace and energy’ into the Springboks’ game should he come off the bench in Saturday’s third Test against Ireland, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.