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Announcement of Cell C Sharks Coaching Structure

It’s the dawn of a new era at The Sharks, with the appointment of the globally respected Neil Powell as Director of Rugby and the announcement of our new coaching structure for the 2022/2023 season.“Neil...

HIGHLIGHTS: Japan v France

Galthie impressed as youthful France overcome stern Japan test

A Bleus side with three debutants did enough to overcome a spirited Japan, much to the satisfaction of their head coach.   France boss Fabien Galthie was impressed with the way his youthful Bleus...

NEW ZEALAND v IRELAND: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

New Zealand and Ireland clash for the 34th time on Saturday with the All Blacks looking to defend their unbeaten run at Eden Park which stretches back to 1996.     Ireland were...

Rory Kockott joins Castres coaching staff

Rory Kockott will join the Castres coaching staff next season as defence coach in place of Joe Worsley.     After 11 seasons at the club and two titles in France, the scrum-half, French international,...

JAPAN v FRANCE: Preview, Stats, Facts and Lineups

Japan host France in Aichi on Saturday in what is just the fourth official meeting between the two sides since 1973.   The sides have met on 10 occasions, although France did not award...

South Africa's top spot on the World Rugby rankings under siege

South Africa's number one ranking is on the line this weekend, with New Zealand, France and Ireland capable of usurping the Springboks.       World Rugby have published...

10 minutes of Romain Ntamack being very good at rugby

The weekend's test team lineups

Here are the test teamsheets for this weekend.   JAPAN V FRANCE       View this post on Instagram       A post shared by Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) NEW...

Eddie Jones has respect of England players but must start delivering results, says Gregan

England endured another poor Six Nations campaign, but George Gregan believes under-fire Eddie Jones has the backing of his squad.       Eddie Jones has the respect of England's...