Premiership South Africa XV: The backs

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In the fourth of our series looking at the best overseas players to have appeared in England, James Barker compiles the South Africa Premiership Rugby XV. This team  features the Springboks who’ve made the biggest impact in England. You can see the forward pack selection here Last Word on Rugby readers and supporters were given their say on […] READ MORE


Springboks Draw With Wallabies in Bloemfontein; The Rugby Championship

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A tight yet entertaining game saw the Springboks draw with the Wallabies in Bloemfontein, in The Rugby Championship. The game may have been entertaining, but both teams will have to question the relative quality they produced. The teams could not be separated after two Test matches against each other–producing two draws, and a points aggregate […] READ MORE


London Irish Return Appears Likely

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On May 3rd 2016, London Irish were relegated to the second division of English rugby for the first time, ending a 19 year stay in the top flight. This season, however, the tide has changed for The Exiles, as they’re dominating the Championship after 7 games. Josh Bartholomew reports on the turnaround, and the challenges […] READ MORE