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France player handed 12-week ban for biting at Women's Rugby World Cup
France's Axelle Berthoumieu has been ruled out for the rest of the Women's Rugby World Cup after receiving a 12-week suspension for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer in their quarter-final clash.
Boks within striking distance of No. 1 as Rugby Championship showdown looms
The Springboks climbed to No. 2 in the World Rugby rankings after their 30-22 win over the Wallabies in Cape Town, combined with the All Blacks' upset loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires.
World Rugby rankings: Springboks hold top spot as All Blacks narrow the gap further
South Africa continue to lead the World Rugby rankings, though New Zealand are narrowing the gap with only 1.06 points between the sides ahead of this weekend's fixtures.
Barbarians name strong team to face Springboks as O'Mahony and Healy bow out
Ireland great Peter O'Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when they take on South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday.
Two international heavyweights added to Barbarians squad for Bok clash
All Black Shannon Frizell and Ireland centurion Cian Healy have been confirmed as the latest names to join up with the Barbarians to face the Springboks in June.
URC quarterfinal fixtures and venues confirmed
The United Rugby Championship playoffs are now confirmed, with eight teams from across Ireland, South Africa, Scotland and Wales all locked in for the quarterfinals on 30 and 31 May.
