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'Tough, tight, and selfless': Maro Itoje lays down marker for new-look Lions squad
British and Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje has laid down an early marker for the upcoming tour to Australia, emphasizing his desire for the team to embody toughness.
Junior Bok coach credits Australia for fantastic comeback win
Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote credited Australia for producing a gutsy second-half performance to edge South Africa in their second U20 Rugby Championship clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Tuesday.
Junior Boks ring the changes for Australia clash in Gqeberha
The Junior Springboks are set for their second Rugby Championship U20 clash when they face a fired-up Australian side at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Thursday.
Blitzboks go two-from-two on final day in Singapore to finish with a flourish
The Springbok Sevens ended their HSBC SVNS Singapore campaign in ninth place after back-to-back wins against the USA and Australia on Sunday morning.
Israel Folau will not feature against British & Irish Lions, says Rugby Australia
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh ruled former Wallabies star Israel Folau ineligible to play against the British & Irish Lions later this year.
Exciting First Nations & Pasifika fixture added to historic British & Irish Lions tour
The Lions have confirmed that final fixture for the touring team, who will play a historic game against a First Nations & Pasifika XV at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on 22 July.
