13 h. ago Rugby union star gets huge ban for ‘grabbing and twisting opponent’s genitals’

South African international Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been banned for nine matches after he was found guilty of “grabbing, twisting or squeezing the genitals” of an opponent

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5 d. ago Images of awful URC crowd at Scarlets match make stark viewing

The Scarlets' trip to South Africa saw them play in front of a sparse crowd

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2 w. ago World Cup permutations: State of play for Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa after Egypt qualify

Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia have also booked their place at next summer’s tournament

Politics

2 w. ago England among eight rugby nations who vow to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel Rugby 360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.Rugby 360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multi-city franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago England among eight rugby nations vowing to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel R360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.R360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multicity franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago How South Africa transformed Twickenham to make more Springboks history

Victory over Argentina in London secured back-to-back Rugby Championship crowns for the first time

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3 w. ago Why Argentina and South Africa are playing Rugby Championship decider in London

While strictly speaking an Argentina ‘home’ game, the Springboks will expect strong backing as they attempt to retain their title

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3 w. ago Nigeria handed fresh twist in World Cup qualification battle as South Africa issue statement after punishment

South Africa have been penalised for fielding an ineligible player in a qualifying win over Lesotho

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3 w. ago Why are South Africa playing Rugby Championship game against Argentina in London?

Why are South Africa playing Rugby Championship game against Argentina in London?  Rugby World

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3 w. ago South Africa docked qualifying points over ineligible player in huge blow to World Cup hopes

South Africa were top of their qualifying group but have now relinquished that position to Benin

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