FRANCE

Romain Ntamack

France star warns rugby bosses: 'Getting injured the only way to rest'

France Flyhalf Romain Ntamack believes that modern-day rugby players are being put through the wringer at the top level.

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Antoine Dupont set to miss Six Nations as he eyes Olympic Sevens, Japan move

After it was confirmed that Antoine Dupont would be absent for the 2024 Six Nations, reports in France now suggest he could miss the 2025 tournament as well.

Springbok Sevens

Fixtures confirmed for HSBC SVNS Cape Town

The Blitzboks and Springbok Women's Sevens will kick off their HSBC SVNS Cape Town campaigns with two tricky matches before 11h00 on Saturday morning at the DHL Stadium.

Andries Coetzee

Lions name 26-man Challenge Cup touring squad

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has named the 26 players who will do duty for him in France for his sides' first Challenge Cup outing of the season against Perpignan this Sunday.

Ox Nche

Riding high on Springboks' World Cup triumph, Ox Nche eyes Sharks' success

Ox Nche admits he is still riding high on the excitement of the Springboks' World Cup victory in France, even as he and fellow returning Boks switch their focus to club duties.

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Antoine Dupont still hurt by 'injustice' of World Cup loss to Springboks

France captain Antoine Dupont admits he is still coming to terms with their Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to South Africa.