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Courtney Lawes

England's Courtney Lawes to retire after Rugby World Cup

Veteran Courtney Lawes revealed he will walk away from the game after England's Rugby World Cup third-place playoff against Argentina.

Blue Bulls

Bulls maul Scarlets at Loftus in URC opener

The Bulls ran riot at Loftus Versvelt on Sunday afternoon, thumping the Scarlets 63-21 in their United Rugby Championship season opener.

Bongi Mbonambi

Nienaber and Kolisi laud Boks' fighting spirit

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi lauded the team's fighting spirit in their nail-biting Rugby World Cup semi-final victory against England.

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Steve Borthwick upbeat about England’s future after agonising World Cup defeat

Despite England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit at the hands of South Africa, coach Steve Borthwick vowed to build on the performance.

Springboks vs England

Springboks pull off great escape against England in nail-biting World Cup semi-final

The Springboks somehow managed to turn the tables with a superb late rally as they held on for a 16-15 win over England to keep their Rugby World Cup dream alive.

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Rugby World Cup: Bongi Mbonambi promises Boks will 'pitch up' against England

The Springboks know they must be on the ball both mentally and physically for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England to avoid a potentially disastrous upset.