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Ayanda Malinga of South Africa Women celebrates scoring a try with team mates during the WXV 2 match between South Africa and Japan at DHL Stadium on September 27, 2024 in Cape Town, South Af

Ayanda Malinga happy with Bok Women's WXV 2 opening performance

Springbok Women winger Ayanda Malinga believes she executed her role very well to help the national team secure their first WXV 2 win against Japan on Friday at DHL Stadium.

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Blitzboks power past Japan to qualify for Olympic Sevens quarter-finals

The Springbok Sevens team did what they needed to do by beating Japan 49-5 to secure the last available spot in the Olympic Games Rugby Sevens quarter-finals.

Marcus Smith for England

Marcus Smith leads England to dominant victory over Japan in Tokyo showdown

Marcus Smith stole the show as England inflicted a crushing 52-17 defeat on Japan and their former head coach Eddie Jones at Tokyo's National Stadium.

Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones fires warning shot over England's bow ahead of Tokyo clash

Japan head coach Eddie Jones warned England they will be taken down to the wire when they meet in Tokyo on Saturday.

George Ford

England pivot George Ford misses out on New Zealand and Japan tour

George Ford's ongoing Achilles injury will see him miss England's tour to New Zealand and Japan.

Johan Ackermann

Johan Ackermann willing to leave Japan early for South African return

Former Springbok lock-turned-top-level coach Johan Ackermann has revealed that he is willing to leave his role in Japan to return to South Africa.