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Springboks recall 'massive' Vermeulen for All Blacks rematch

Johannesburg (AFP) - Veteran loose forward Duane Vermeulen will make his first appearance of the season for South Africa in a Rugby Championship second-round clash with New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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All Blacks took 'step up', says Foster after loss to Springboks

Mbombela (South Africa) (AFP) - Under-fire New Zealand rugby coach Ian Foster said he believed his All Blacks team took "a step up" despite losing 26-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship opener in Mbombela on Saturday.

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'Clearest red card you'll ever see' handed out after horror collision in South Africa v New Zealand clash as player left in neckbrace

The red card ultimately had no effect on the result, with the Springboks in control long before

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Springbok triumph adds to woes of embattled All Blacks

Mbombela (South Africa) (AFP) - South Africa beat New Zealand 26-10 on Saturday in the Rugby Championship opener in Mbombela, adding to the woes of the embattled All Blacks.

AFP

Pumas' Cheika expecting forward battle against Australia

Mendoza (Argentina) (AFP) - Argentina's Australian coach Michael Cheika is expecting a tough battle up front in the Pumas' Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Mendoza on Saturday.

AFP

Foster fights for survival as Nienaber tries to silence critics

Mbombela (South Africa) (AFP) - New Zealand coach Ian Foster is fighting to save his job while South African counterpart Jacques Nienaber is battling to silence critics ahead of a Rugby Championship showdown between the arch foes on Saturday.

AFP

De Klerk, Marx to start for Springboks against All Blacks

Mbombela (South Africa) (AFP) - Experienced duo Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx have been elevated to the starting line-up by South Africa for a Rugby Championship first round clash against New Zealand in Mbombela on Saturday.

AFP

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Tonight's rugby news as Scottish Rugby Union issue statement after bombshell interview

Here's your rugby evening headlines for Sunday, 31 July

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Nigel Owens slams rugby's new red card trial and accuses bosses of trying to 'paper over cracks'

The issue of head injuries is front and centre of the rugby agenda right now, with the Rugby Championship to have 20-minute red cards next week

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Gibbon hoping for second Wallabies chance

After missing a Test call-up in his first Wallabies squad selection, prop Matt Gibbon is hoping Dave Rennie gives him playing time in the Rugby Championship.

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Sunday evening headlines as ex-England star reveals rugby racial abuse horror and South Africa 'to join Six Nations' fresh claim

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United Rugby Championship does make sense in many ways but Sam Warburton is being backed for a reason

Former Wales and Lions captain Warburton has provoked a mixed reaction with his views on South African sides joining the tournament

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Sunday rugby news as top pundit hits out over South Africa entry into European Cup and warns they'll join Seven Nations

Your rugby bulletin for Wales and beyond on Sunday May 29

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Today's rugby news as World Cup set to be moved to summer and Wales nearly-man signs for England's best team

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Wales' entry into new competition will change autumn internationals forever and come with threat of catastrophic relegation

The new international competition could be voted through this November

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Ospreys v Scarlets thriller shows what pro rugby in Wales could be but two big changes are needed for apathy to stop

The United Rugby Championship has struggled to capture the imagination in Wales due to a mix of poor kick-off times and unavailability of Test match stars but Saturday showed what is possible

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Kiwi defeats raise Bledisloe confidence

The Wallabies and All Blacks will meet in a mid-week Test in the first match of the Bledisloe Cup series, on a Thursday night at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium.

Irish Mirror

South Africa urged to avoid 6 Nations and stick with Rugby Championship by Damian de Allende

Munster star Damian loves to take on New Zealand, Australia and Argentina on a yearly basis

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Rugby evening headlines as England hit back amid Sam Warburton's allegations and URC announce sacking over appalling video

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Today's rugby headlines as leading Springbok says joining Six Nations would suit South Africa and under-fire Jones compared to Gatland

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Rassie Erasmus open to coaching England and supports South Africa joining Six Nations

World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus has said he "would love" to coach England under the right conditions, while he believes it would be "awesome" if South Africa joined the Six Nations

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Rassie Erasmus goes public on South Africa's desire to join the Six Nations

Erasmus says the game can't always fall back on sticking with tradition and must embrace change

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