Trial opens in Paris over murder of Argentina rugby star Federico Aramburu
Two former members of a violent far-right group will face trial on murder and attempted murder charges.
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Late kick gives South Africa ‘ugly’ win over England in Rugby World Cup
Handre Pollard’s late kick gives Springboks 16-15 victory to set up final against fellow triple champions New Zealand.
New Zealand crush Argentina to reach record fifth Rugby World Cup final
The 44-6 rout of Argentina sends the All Blacks into the final, where they will play either South Africa or England.
Springboks crush French hopes of Rugby World Cup title with one-point win
Defending champions South Africa edged hosts France in a thrilling seven-try encounter, while England beat Fiji 30-24.
All Blacks break Irish hearts to win epic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
New Zealand prevailed 28-24 over Ireland, denying Irish captain Johnny Sexton a shot at the World Cup title.
‘Rock bottom’: Australia faces exit after Rugby World Cup defeat to Wales
Despair as Wallabies look set to exit tournament at the pool stage for the first tine after humiliating 40-6 rout.
Ireland win Six Nations and first Grand Slam in Dublin
The 29-16 win against England is Ireland’s first Six Nations title since 2018 and fourth Grand Slam.
Argentina rugby players sentenced in high-profile beating death
The death of 18-year-old Fernando Baez Sosa has spurred debate over the role of race and class in Argentinian society.
New Zealand rugby unions to sell All Blacks stake to US firm
Proposed sale involves a 12.5 percent stake in commercial arm of New Zealand Rugby to private equity firm Silver Lake.
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Tendai Mtawarira: From South Africa debut to winning World Cup
Mtawarira, who hails from Zimbabwe, looks back at his rugby career which almost derailed before taking off.
South Africa’s first black rugby head inspires destitute players
Despite appointment of South Africa’s first black rugby captain conditions for young players still far from ideal.
Published On 5 Nov 2019
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