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Ledesma opening the door for future European-based Pumas recalls

Under the guidance of Mario Ledesma, a number of European-based Los Pumas players could receive recalls especially with the Rugby World Cup less than 12 months away.   The former Pumas hooker...

Australia and New Zealand endorse the haka

Ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup Test this weekend both Australia and New Zealand endorsed the place of the haka.   This comes after reported comments in a rugby book questioned the value of the...

All Blacks to target Wallabies' 13 channel

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has admitted that his side will target the Wallabies defensive weakness in the outside centre position with a non-specialist outside centre donning the 13 jersey in...

England-based trio could remain with the Springboks for the entire Rugby Championship

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that overseas-based players Francois Louw, Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux could remain with the Springboks if the team is hit by injuries or poor results.   Erasmus...

Key Duo Commit to the Lions

The Lions have secured the services of two of their key players have re-signed for the 2019 Super Rugby season.    Flyhalf Elton Jantjies and centre Lionel Mapoe have both re-signed with the...

Etzebeth set to return against Los Pumas

Rassie Erasmus, the SA Rugby Director of Rugby, has confirmed that experienced lock Eben Etzebeth is available for Springbok selection again after missing the June Tests against England and the entire...

Paenga-Amosa wants to create a new Bledisloe memory

Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa used to strap his knee to be like idol Carlos Spencer. Now, he's close to the most passionate Wallabies player.                

No complacency for All Blacks in Bledisloe one

Despite their recent Bledisloe Cup dominance, the All Blacks won't be resting on past laurels as they look to take the first step at reclaiming the cup in Sydney.   Credit: Rugbycomau    

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The Rugby Championship set for schedule shake up

According to Fairfax Media, SANZAAR will look to move away from the fixed schedule that has been in place since 2012 and consider options that will give the four-nation competition a different feel each...