4 d. ago South Africa international captain dies aged 29 after rare cancer battle

Lusanda Dumke played for her country on 33 occasions, captaining the side on three times

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1 week ago Doubt cast on Eben Etzebeth evidence as World Rugby urged to shut down loophole

The South Africa lock has been banned from playing for 12 weeks but his punishment has sparked more debate amongst rugby fans

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2 w. ago Eben Etzebeth 'should have punched' Wales star as Springboks gouger speaks out

The South Africa lock is still waiting to learn his fate after putting his thumb in the eye of Alex Mann during his side's win over Wales

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2 w. ago WRU plan latest as reason for west Wales axe and potential new 'fourth team' emerge

More details about the WRU's plan to cut from four to three teams emerged on the weekend as director of performance Dave Reddin appeared on TNT Sports ahead of Wales v South Africa. Here's what you need to know

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2 w. ago Eben Etzebeth to appear at hearing after red card for alleged eye

Mid-range offence could see eight-week banApology after match will be consideredEben Etzebeth is expected to appear at a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday after his red card for alleged eye-gouging in the dominant victory against Wales on Saturday, with the Springboks lock potentially facing a long ban. The verdict is likely to be announced on Wednesday.As South Africa closed in on a record 73-0 victory in Cardiff, Etzebeth clashed with the Welsh back-rower Alex Mann, appearing to make contact with his opponent’s left eye in a fracas involving several players from both sides. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Eben Etzebeth facing months out of rugby as World Rugby directive emerges

The veteran Springbok is expected to spend months on the sidelines after being shown a red card against Wales

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2 w. ago Springboks legend demands investigation as questionable footage used to accuse Wales star

Etzebeth was shown a straight red card for gouging against Wales, but Bryan Habana and Springboks fans have pointed the finger of blame elsewhere

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2 w. ago Welsh rugby's winners and losers as clubs front up in face of it all and neglect clear for all to see

Wales fell to an embarrassing defeat against South Africa but on a weekend of humiliation there were bright spots in the embers

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2 w. ago WRU chief 'embarrassed' by South Africa thrashing but says he's still right man to lead

The WRU chair remains defiant despite humilation

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2 w. ago WRU bosses to face grilling hours after Wales' total humiliation

Welsh Rugby Union chiefs will face member clubs at today's annual general meeting, in the wake of Wales' brutal defeat to South Africa on Saturday

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2 w. ago Wales blame game after crushing South Africa defeat as legend says 'everybody knows'

James Hook has defended the Wales players after a humbling defeat to South Africa in the Autumn internationals

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2 w. ago South Africa's Eben Etzebeth facing lengthy ban after horrific eye gouge vs Wales

South Africa secured a record win in Wales but their victory was marred by an apparent eye gouge by Eben Etzebeth, who now faces the possibility of a serious ban

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2 w. ago Sickening moment South Africa rugby star GOUGES Wales rival’s eye in worst ever Welsh defeat on home soil

SOUTH AFRICA rugby star Eben Etzebeth was shown a straight red in the closing minutes of his team's 73-0 win over Wales for eye-gouging Alex Mann. The Springboks were cruising to a rampant win over sorry Wales before the sickening incident in the 78th minute. After a fracas towards the end of the game, Etzebeth...

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2 w. ago South Africa inflict record home defeat on Wales but ugly Eben Etzebeth eye gouge mars win

Wales 0-73 South Africa: The Springboks lock was sent off after forcing a thumb towards the eye of Alex Mann at the end of a one-sided victory in Cardiff

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2 w. ago Etzebeth red card mars South Africa demolition job as Wales slump to record home defeat

Wales 0-73 South AfricaSpringboks score 11 tries but Etzebeth sent off for eye gougeEvery bit as dispiriting as expected. Worse, was it pointless? Well, it certainly had more points to it than Wales would have liked. But, worse again, was it actively alienating? A record defeat, the first time since 1967 Wales have failed to score a point here, 11 tries conceded.South Africa continue to demonstrate their superiority over every other nation. People are starting to compare them to the best sides we have ever seen. And they remain as brutal as ever, mostly legitimately, sometimes less so. They received their third red card of the autumn, their third to a second row, but there was no arguing with this one. Eben Etzebeth, a full head taller than any of his opponents in the middle of a fracas two minutes from time, jabbed his thumb into the eye of Alex Mann. The least contentious red card of the autumn. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Etzebeth red mars South Africa romp as Wales slump to record home defeat

Wales 0-73 South AfricaSpringboks score 11 tries but Etzebeth off for eye gougeEvery bit as dispiriting as expected. Worse, was it pointless? Well, it certainly had more points to it than Wales would have liked. But, worse again, was it actively alienating? A record defeat, 11 tries conceded, the first time since 1967 Wales have failed to score a point in Cardiff. The opposition on that day 58 years ago, Ireland, scored 70 fewer than the Springboks here.“It’s quite a raw, emotional dressing room,” said Dewi Lake, Wales’s captain. “The boys are proud Welshmen, so coming off the field with the scoreboard looking like that is tough to take. But I don’t think it’s going to ruin the confidence of the younger boys. If anything, it drives you even more. You recognise the gap and what you’ve got to do.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wales vs South Africa live: Dominant Springboks run rampant but Etzebeth sent off for eye gouge

Wales 0-73 South Africa: The Springboks ran in 11 tries before an ugly incident involving Etzebeth

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2 w. ago Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth facing long ban after red card for eye gouge mars record win over Wales

The veteran second row was shown a straight red card after his thumb made contact with the eye of Alex Mann

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2 w. ago Wales vs South Africa live: Dominant Springboks run rampant against underpowered hosts

Can Wales spring an almighty shock against the Springboks?

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2 w. ago Wales v South Africa: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live

Updates from the 3.10pm KO in Cardiff Daniel Gallen: Let’s celebrate a November to remember Sign up for The Breakdown | Email Lee6 mins. It’s taken six minutes, but the first scrum penalty is awarded against Wales after the Boks drop the hammer and shove the Welsh pack back to Bridgend, splintering it along the way.4 mins. Two passes are all that’s needed from the Boks to get Moodie running outside Mee on the blindside . The SA winger then completely airswipes his attempt to kick the ball forward to start a foot race with the retreating defence which cues some laughs from the crowd. Gotta take your fun where you can find it at Wales games these days Continue reading...

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