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Wednesday, april 24, 2024

00:04 - EPCR issues response after Champions Cup final jeopardised by FA Cup kick-off clash

Tuesday, april 23, 2024

19:56 - Jamie George and Maro Itoje yet to sign hybrid deals as England given hurry-up by Saracens

18:42 - Steven Kitshoff heads home in concerning update for Springboks while Ireland centre suffers 'significant' knee injury

17:00 - Scotland star leaves Premiership club with immediate effect while 61-cap forward makes retirement call

16:16 - Chasing the Sun 2 review : A Springboks fairytale that transcends sport as a symbol of hope, unity and South African-ness

16:16 - Siya Kolisi's European transition "not easy" as ex-England boss reveals heart-to-heart with Springboks skipper

15:46 - 'Utterly shambolic' - Possible chaos looming as Champions Cup and FA Cup finals set to clash

14:04 - Sonny Bill Williams : Australian host calls for All Blacks legend to be sacked in extraordinary attack

13:34 - Loose Pass : Leinster becoming a 'runaway monster', rotation problems and Newcastle Falcons concern

13:04 - United Rugby Championship : The play-off race tightens with just four games remaining

12:36 - All Blacks greats pick their five key players New Zealand Rugby must tie down long-term including the "critical" playmaker

11:22 - Autumn Nations Series : All the 2024 fixtures including dates and kick-off times

11:08 - All Blacks legend makes bold Christian Cullen comparison for 'explosive' Hurricanes star

09:52 - Leinster boss issues response to fierce criticism of province following "gold dust" Jordie Barrett signing

09:38 - Massive blow for Joe Schmidt's Wallabies as long-term injury to star centre could signal end of rugby union career

Monday, april 22, 2024

18:20 - Johan Ackermann willing to leave Japan early for South African return

17:06 - Rassie Erasmus' Springbok preparations hit a snag ahead of first 2024 Test

17:06 - Bokrometer : 11 hopefuls who pressed for Springbok call ups, including a rampaging rookie lock

16:52 - Exclusive : The US is an option for Wasps' revival, Kenny Logan reveals

16:08 - WATCH : Trademark TJ Perenara reaction after chirpy Fijian Drua half-back baffles referee with confusing scrum call

15:38 - Springboks to face every home nation in 2024 with November Tests officially confirmed

15:38 - Rob Penney admits Crusaders 'weren't good enough' as defending champions suffer new low

15:08 - Premiership Team of the Week : Nick Easter rewards West Country form as 'close call' made at fly-half

14:54 - Springbok outcast dominates top stats in United Rugby Championship despite Sharks struggles

13:40 - 'We can't let it fade' - Cheslin Kolbe "embracing" new Springboks 'pressure" after World Cup double

12:56 - Winners and losers from the URC after famous wins and officiating difficulties

12:42 - Who's hot and who's not : Lions fly flag for South Africa, Bristol Bears maul dismal Falcons and Taulupe Faletau's cruel blow

12:28 - Possible All Blacks blow as Hurricanes star follows Cam Roigard in being sidelined

12:12 - Springbok hopeful turns to line-out guru Victor Matfield ahead of Irish Tests

11:28 - Bernard Jackman : Leinster "harshly treated" by IRFU as "strange" decisions slammed

11:14 - Super Rugby Pacific Team of the Week : "Brilliant" Record breaker and "inspired" former England star shine in Round Nine

10:44 - Law discussion : Were Cardiff 'robbed' in Belfast?

09:46 - URC Team of the Week : Ospreys 'heroes' rewarded after stunning Stormers win as rising Springboks star 'shows his class'

09:46 - Bulls escape sanction for Champions Cup controversy as Jake White's EPCR revelation confirmed - report

Sunday, april 21, 2024

22:54 - Tom Christie's bold claim despite Crusaders dropping to last spot on Super Rugby Pacific table

21:42 - John Dobson apologises for Stormers' 'worst performance' in loss to Ospreys

20:58 - Jesse Kriel's try-scoring return helps Yokohama Canon Eagles to semi-final berth while Marika Koroibete scores another brace

18:46 - Sale Sharks hold off Harlequins to keep their play-off hopes alive

18:16 - Bristol Bears rack up record-breaking 85 points against lowly Newcastle Falcons to move into top four

17:32 - Kurtley Beale makes emotional speech after Force's triumph over Crusaders

14:50 - 'I absolutely adore the man' - Former England head coach helping Red Roses as Six Nations rout continues

13:22 - Ospreys lauded for 'big hearts' and the comment that 'tells you quite a lot' about the team

12:54 - Record-breaking wing praised but Saracens boss not happy with 'really poor decisions'

11:54 - Graham Rowntree 'immensely proud' after historic win at Bulls as Munster relishing 'pressure games'

10:56 - 'Best win of the season' - Johann van Graan elated as Bath end eight-year hoodoo

Saturday, april 20, 2024

22:06 - Tom Parton makes Premiership history as Saracens emphatically bounce back from Bordeaux battering

21:22 - Stormers dealt hammer home playoff race blow as Ospreys stun John Dobson's charges

21:08 - Alfie Barbeary lays down England marker as Bath gain revenge on Exeter

20:38 - Jordie Barrett reveals All Blacks boss Scott Robertson's reaction to surprise Leinster move

20:10 - Bulls v Munster : Five takeaways as John Goosen sees red as Jake White's gamble fails

19:40 - Jake White's risky Champions Cup selection backfires as Munster down Bulls

18:26 - East Midlands derby sees first red card in a decade as leaders Northampton Saints damage Leicester Tigers' play-off hopes

17:28 - Leinster suffer rare thrashing as Springboks hopefuls steer Lions to crucial victory as Benetton breeze past Dragons

17:28 - 'Money a serious component" - All Black Jordie Barrett confirms 'top' reasons for Leinster move

16:30 - Sevu Reece leads OUTRAGEOUS list of all-time Crusaders try scorers

16:14 - Nigel Owens comments on Ulster's try-saving 'kick' in URC clash marred with controversy

16:14 - Nigel Owens weighs into controversial disallowed URC try debate after Cardiff "robbed'

15:30 - Welsh Rugby Union slam TMO after 'plucky losers' Cardiff are 'robbed of statement victory'

14:02 - Wallabies half-backs inspire Western Force to first win over Crusaders in 11 years

13:04 - "No pictures on the scorecard" - Ulster relieved to dramatically get over the line in "very lucky" win over Cardiff

11:22 - Hoskins Sotutu double hands Blues polished win over Brumbies in Eden Park thrashing

10:22 - Quiz : Can you name the 2016 Ireland team that famously beat the Springboks?

Friday, april 19, 2024

23:00 - Glasgow Warriors continue fine form with solid victory over under-strength Sharks

22:46 - Controversial finish as Ulster edge Cardiff who lose Taulupe Faletau to injury

22:02 - Taulupe Faletau's comeback game ends in disaster as injury strikes again

22:02 - Injury scare for Reds and Wallabies as star leaves field in pain

20:20 - Former Wales international to step down from position on Cardiff's backroom staff

19:06 - Croke Park sold out for Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton Saints

17:24 - Ronan O'Gara's dig at Leinster fans' boos after 'shameful' Champions Cup loss

17:24 - 'Everyone wants to scrum like the Springboks' - Bulls star sets lofty standards

15:40 - Ageing Springboks star Steven Kitshoff motivated to win 'another World Cup'

14:42 - Steve Borthwick addresses England's controversial overseas policy in light of Jack Willis' "mind-blowing" Toulouse form

14:42 - Mack Hansen weighs in on the IRFU's controversial central contracts

13:44 - Bulls welcome Springboks back for Munster clash while Ireland star reaches double century for Connacht

13:28 - Dan Cole reaches 'truly remarkable' milestone in East Midlands derby while England duo return for Harlequins

13:00 - Nick Easter's Premiership predictions : Battle of 'survival' in East Midlands derby with hosts favoured in Round 15

12:44 - Jake White : 'Unfair' Champions Cup scheduling to be rectified after bigwigs "privately agree'

11:46 - Leinster-bound Jordie Barrett at the centre of another Hurricanes win as unbeaten run continues

11:02 - Super Rugby : Two All Blacks lead legendary list of all-time try scorers

10:48 - Ireland star opens up on "freak" injury and reveals potential return date

10:32 - 'Generational talent' tipped to be Handre Pollard's Springboks heir commits his future to Stormers

10:04 - Victor Matfield : Bulls have got their 'mix right' and 'can beat anyone'

09:48 - Joe Schmidt's Wallabies options boosted as ex-England international makes Super Rugby Pacific switch

07:06 - Quiz : Can you name every All Blacks coach since 1995?

Thursday, april 18, 2024

17:48 - How Super Rugby's ill-discipline stacks up against Europe's leagues after nine red cards

16:50 - Stormers draw 'confidence' from Champions Cup form as they push for home URC play-off

16:06 - "Ballsy' Louis Rees-Zammit warned over 'humbling' NFL move by superstar team-mate Travis Kelce

14:22 - Keith Wood : IRFU creating "discontent" with contracting model but don't blame Leinster for "unbalanced system'

14:22 - Taulupe Faletau to make long-awaited return while Sharks rest Springboks against Glasgow

13:54 - Taulupe Faletau to make long awaited return for Cardiff while Oli Kebble set for Glasgow Warriors milestone

13:24 - Quiz : Can you name every EPCR Player of the Year winner?

13:10 - South Africans snubbed as Ireland and England stars dominate Champions Cup player of the year nominees

12:54 - Five storylines ahead of Round Nine of Super Rugby Pacific including the return of Australia's prodigal son while Blues and Brumbies set for Auckland classic

11:42 - Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and ex-head coach lead prestigious award nominees

11:26 - "A very South African thing to do" - Courtney Lawes rejects Jake White claims after Bulls" "exaggerated" travel issues

11:12 - Ian Foster open to coaching against the All Blacks despite rejecting 'some options'

10:14 - Harlequins' South African powerhouse goes from working-class coal mining town to chasing the double

10:14 - Ian Foster's dig at the Springboks for 'deliberate' tactics during 'unacceptable' World Cup final

09:30 - Joe Schmidt completes Wallabies coaching puzzle by bringing in ex-British and Irish Lion ahead of huge 2025 series

08:16 - United Rugby Championship : The implications Round 14 has on the tight playoff picture

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