RUGBY-CHAMPIONSHIP

Eben Etzebeth

Etzebeth optimistic of being ready for Rugby Championship

Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth is confident he will have fully recovered from injury in time for the Rugby Championship at the beginning of July.

Eben Etzebeth

Bad news for the Boks as Etzebeth injury is revealed to be 'quite serious'

Eben Etzebeth is set to miss the opening rounds of the Rugby Championship after Sharks boss Neil Powell revealed his shoulder injury was worse than initially thought.

New Zealand

Ian Foster admits its "highly unlikely" he'll be at the helm of the All Blacks in 2024

After 'reading the tea leaves', New Zealand coach Ian Foster admitted that he doesn't see himself leading the All Blacks next year.

Springboks

All Blacks confirm venue for massive Springbok clash in July

South Africa and New Zealand will meet only once in this year's Rugby Championship when they clash at the Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15.

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Eddie Jones sacked as England head coach, Steve Borthwick expected to replace him

The Rugby Football Union has acted in response to a dismal autumn that concluded England's worst year since 2008, comprising of six defeats, a draw and five wins.

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Kiwi rugby bosses confident Boks will stay in Rugby Championship

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson is hopeful that South Africa will stay in the Rugby Championship for the foreseeable future.