Dupont makes injury return
France superstar Antoine Dupont made a winning return after eight months on the sidelines, helping Toulouse smash Racing 48-24 in a bonus-point victory.
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France superstar Antoine Dupont made a winning return after eight months on the sidelines, helping Toulouse smash Racing 48-24 in a bonus-point victory.
The Blitzboks head into their home tournament in Cape Town knowing they’ll need a much-improved showing.
The world champions played like kings at a stadium befitting nobility, completing the royal flush in emphatically winning all five matches on tour.
Coach Ivan van Rooyen says the Lions’ 43-33 win against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus was the result of a month-long drive to reach a new competitive level.
Stormers loose forward Paul de Villiers’ stock keeps rising after yet another standout performance in the Vodacom URC on Saturday.
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann lamented his team’s decision-making and inaccuracy after a costly 43-33 defeat to the Lions at Loftus on Saturday.
The Springboks end 2025 as World Rugby’s No 1-ranked team, retaining the position they held at the start of the year.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth faces a long ban for making eye contact with Wales flank Alex Mann.
John Dobson has praised the Stormers’ second half forward dominance for the miracle in Limerick on Saturday.
Springbok wing Ethan Hooker says his rapid rise in Test rugby has been fuelled by several factors.