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Kevin Foote

Junior Boks take heart from nailbiting loss to New Zealand

Junior Springboks head coach Kevin Foote said the players can take huge positives from their courageous effort against New Zealand despite their U20 Rugby Championship loss.

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Junior Boks fall short in U20 epic as New Zealand clinch title in Gqeberha

New Zealand edged the Junior Springboks 48-45 in a thriller at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, holding on in front of 14,835 fans to retain their U20 Rugby Championship crown.

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'A huge loss': All Blacks star Mark Tele'a set to exit NZ Rugby for Japan

In another blow to the All Blacks, winger Mark Tele'a has confirmed he is leaving New Zealand to head to Japan following the conclusion of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Damian Mckenzie

Damian McKenzie commits long-term future to All Blacks and Chiefs

All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie has penned a long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs, staying in New Zealand through to 2029.

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World Rugby responds to criticism: 2027 World Cup draw moved to 2026

The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw will be held much closer to the tournament itself, after an early draw prior to the 2034 edition resulted in a lop-sided draw.

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Springboks to face All Blacks at Eden Park for the first time in over a decade

The Springboks are set to visit Eden Park for the first time since 2013, following the All Blacks' announcement of their full Test schedule for 2025.

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