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Springboks beat Italy in Gqeberha

World Rugby rankings: Springboks hold top spot as All Blacks narrow the gap further

South Africa continue to lead the World Rugby rankings, though New Zealand are narrowing the gap with only 1.06 points between the sides ahead of this weekend's fixtures.

Junior Boks

Junior Boks praise defence and character after semi-final victory against Argentina

Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton praised their side's grit and defence after beating Argentina and sealing a World Rugby U20 Championship final clash with New Zealand.

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All Blacks silence doubters with clinical series-clinching victory over France

The All Blacks delivered a much-improved performance as they clinched an emphatic 43-17 triumph over France in Wellington.

Scott Barrett

Blow for All Blacks as captain Scott Barrett ruled out of France series

The All Blacks have confirmed that captain Scott Barrett will miss the remainder of the Test series against France.

Springboks v All Blacks

World Rankings: Springboks still No 1, but All Blacks close the gap

The Springboks remain in top spot in the World Rugby rankings following the weekend's action but the All Blacks have managed to close the gap.

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All Blacks pushed to the brink by second-string France side in Dunedin

The All Blacks were made to sweat in their 2025 season opener before edging a determined and understrength France side 31-27 in Dunedin to take a 1-0 series lead.

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