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Burgess explains switch

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Sam Burgess has defended his decision to return to rugby league in Australia.

New twist in England RWC debacle

9 years ago by iol.co.za

The fallout from England's woeful World Cup took a bizarre twist as the Rugby Football Union confirmed an investigation into allegations players lost money on poor investment tips.

Japan men qualify for Rio

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Japan’s men booked their berth to the Rio 2016 Olympic rugby sevens tournament on Sunday.

Wallabies must up their game - Cheika

9 years ago by iol.co.za

The Australians arrived home after losing 34-17 to the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham.

Haka on the tarmac for NZ heroes

9 years ago by iol.co.za

New Zealand rugby fans were out in force to welcome home the triumphant All Blacks. [VIDEO]

All Blacks not haunted by RWC 2007 loss

9 years ago by iol.co.za

New Zealand's defeat by France at the 2007 World Cup will have no bearing when the sides meet again in this year's quarter-finals.

WP big guns primed for semis

9 years ago by iol.co.za

John Dobson says his first Currie Cup campaign will have been a failure if WP don’t beat the Bulls in the semis.

Pumas ease past gritty Namibia

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Veteran Juan Martin Hernandez led Argentina to a nine try 64-19 hammering of plucky Namibia in their final Pool C clash.

Boks to face Wales in quarters

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Australia beat Wales 15-6 at Twickenham on Saturday to top the World Cup Pool of Death.

Wales looking to end Wallabies bogey

9 years ago by iol.co.za

Wales will be aiming to stop Australia claiming an 11th straight win when they clash in one of three key World Cup games on Saturday.