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Saracens fall just short in South Africa as Sharks survive Champions Cup storm

A much-changed Saracens team were on the wrong end of a 28-23 scorline in tough conditions in Durban

The Guardian - UK

Etzebeth accepts 12-week ban but claims eye-gouge ‘was never intentional’

South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth has accepted his 12-week ban for an eye-gouge on Wales flanker Alex Mann but maintains it was not an intentional act

The Guardian - UK

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth apologises for eye gouge after ban — but says it was ‘never intentional’

The South Africa veteran received a 12-match ban after his sending off against Wales

The Independent UK

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Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus signs long-term contract extension

South Africa have won the last two World Cups under Erasmus’s leadership

The Independent UK

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth handed long ban after red card for eye gouge

The South Africa lock was deemed to have made intentional/reckless contact with the eye of Wales flanker Alex Mann

The Independent UK

'Not at this stage': Schmidt coy about Wallabies role

Wily Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has not ruled out staying on as a World Cup advisor - or returning to the All Blacks camp for the 2027 showpiece in Australia.

AAP

France set for solid 2027 Rugby World Cup run after striking gold in pool draw

France have been handed a favourable path at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, raising hopes of a deep run in Australia.

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South Africa’s route to Rugby World Cup 2027 final after draw

The defending champions are hot favourites and are seeking a third triumph in a row

The Independent UK

England’s route to Rugby World Cup 2027 final after learning pool opponents in draw

Steve Borthwick’s side have won 11 matches in a row and are growing in confidence as they enter 2026

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live: England, Springboks, All Blacks and more find out opponents

The Springboks eye a third successive triumph, with 24 teams finding out their fate for the largest World Cup ever in Australia in 2027

The Independent UK

Understrength Wales humiliated by 11-try South Africa in record loss

Late Eben Etzebeth red card for eye gouge mars Springboks demolition in Cardiff

Evening Standard

South Africa inflict record home defeat on Wales but ugly Eben Etzebeth eye gouge mars win

Wales 0-73 South Africa: The Springboks lock was sent off after forcing a thumb towards the eye of Alex Mann at the end of a one-sided victory in Cardiff

The Independent UK

Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth facing long ban after red card for eye gouge mars record win over Wales

The veteran second row was shown a straight red card after his thumb made contact with the eye of Alex Mann

The Independent UK

Wales vs South Africa live: Dominant Springboks run rampant but Etzebeth sent off for eye gouge

Wales 0-73 South Africa: The Springboks ran in 11 tries before an ugly incident involving Etzebeth

The Independent UK

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Is Wales vs South Africa on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Springboks clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the international clash

The Independent UK

Why Wales vs South Africa is a foolish fixture that suits no-one

A short-handed Wales side face up to the mighty Springboks in an enterprise that feels like an act of self-sabotage

The Guardian - UK

A November to remember: let’s celebrate the good in international rugby

We turn the dial towards whimsy and revisit some of the moments that made the autumn internationals irresistible

The Guardian - UK

England know how to win under Borthwick – now to handle great expectations

After 11 successive victories, England will go into next year’s Six Nations as the team to beat

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The Independent UK

Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s ‘bottle’ despite ‘chaotic’ defeat to Springboks

Ireland were reduced to 12 men at one stage of a card-filled clash in Dublin but fought hard against the world champions

The Independent UK

Ireland vs South Africa live: Springboks survive madcap clash as brave Ireland fall short

Ireland 13-24 South Africa: The Springboks prevailed in a crazy encounter in which the hosts were reduced to 12 men

The Independent UK

Is Ireland vs South Africa on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Springboks clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the Quilter Nations Series clash

The Guardian - UK

Would South Africa look enviously at England’s game? Probably not, but the gap is closing

Springboks are the standard-bearers in world rugby but England are improving in all the key areas

The Independent UK

The narrative Ireland can prove wrong by beating the Springboks

Suggestions that Ireland are past their prime could be put, temporarily, to bed if they beat the world champions in Dublin

The Independent UK

Sam Prendergast retains Ireland fly half role as team revealed for Springboks tussle

RG Snyman is set to win his 50th cap for South Africa in Dublin

The Independent UK

What is the Nations Championship? Rugby’s new-look north vs south competition

The competition has been created to give more meaning to rugby’s Test schedule, with the July internationals and autumn matches revamped

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