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South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber urges his side to create 'history' by becoming the first nation to win the World Cup four times, after Siya Kolisi's side laid down a pre-tournament marker by thrashing Wales
20/08/23 08:42
ALEX BYWATER AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Siya Kolisi and South Africa put down a significant World Cup marker in Cardiff as the defending champions warmed up for what they hope will be 'history' in France by hammering Wales. And Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber told his team they must improve and not hide away from the challenge of trying to emulate their 2019 success. Nienaber saw captain Kolisi return for the first time in 119 days following knee surgery in an eight-try, 52-16 win....read
Wales 16-52 South Africa: Welsh rookies taught tough lesson in World Cup warm up by defending champions as Jesse Kriel and Canan Moodie both bag a brace in eight-try romp
19/08/23 16:15ALEX BYWATER AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Warren Gatland will confirm his 33-man party for France on Monday and he will do so on the back of an eight-try hammering.
Wales' rookies face a baptism of fire against South Africa in bid to impress head coach Warren Gatland before he names his World Cup squad on Monday
18/08/23 19:11Wales's rookie World Cup hopefuls will face a baptism of fire against an imposing South African side after Warren Gatland's men were hit by late injury withdrawals.
Siya Kolisi pulled off a medical miracle by returning almost nine months ahead of schedule after a secret op on his ruptured knee... and Springbok captain has 'no fears' as he prepares to face Wales in World Cup warm-up
18/08/23 18:07On a dreary, grey Welsh summer's day, Siya Kolisi's beaming smile lit up the room at South Africa's team hotel in Cardiff Bay on Friday.
Warren Gatland makes 13 changes to Wales team for South Africa clash, as he urges players to grab final chance to impress in last warm up game before Rugby World Cup
16/08/23 09:53Warren Gatland has urged his Wales players in the last-chance saloon for a World Cup spot to put their hand up to be counted after naming his team to face South Africa.
South Africa boosted by return of Siya Kolisi from injury ahead of World Cup defence as flanker to captain Springboks in warm-up against Wales
15/08/23 18:24South Africa put their rivals on red alert by confirming the return of Siya Kolisi from injury and insisting their current squad has more depth than their class of 2019 who won the World Cup in Japan.
Full Rugby World Cup schedule and how to watch as hosts France get set to take on favourites New Zealand in tournament opener
08/08/23 15:16This year's tournament will take place in France, with South Africa looking to successfully retain the trophy.
Wales wing Josh Adams eyes repeat of 2019 World Cup heroics as Warren Gatland's unfancied side step up preparation for France
20/07/23 21:15In the build-up to 2019, Wales were briefly the world's No 1 team as well as Six Nations grand slam champions in what was supposed to be their last year under head coach Gatland's guidance.
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones maintains Australia can still win the World Cup despite two dismal losses in his first matches in charge: 'We're on the right track'
16/07/23 06:49A defiant Eddie Jones maintains Australia can win this year's Rugby World Cup despite facing the very real prospect of arriving in France without a victory in 2023.
Wallabies star Quade Cooper insists Australia are ready to bounce back after horror Rugby Championship thrashing against Springboks: 'There's a hell of a lot of lessons to learn'
10/07/23 14:07Quade Cooper insists the Wallabies will not panic after being trounced by South Africa in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday, but acknowledged there were a 'hell of a lot' to learn.
A furious Eddie Jones lashes out at 'smart arse' reporter after the Wallabies were humbled by understrength Springboks side - continuing horror 60-year run
09/07/23 02:52Eddie Jones has lashed out at a 'smart arse' South African reporter after the Wallabies coach was left fuming after the side's dismal 43-12 drubbing against an understrength Springboks side.
Steady Eddie! Jones makes bold selection calls as he names first Wallabies team in 18 years with NRL convert Suliasi Vunivalu one of four debutants to start against the Springboks as Aussie coach urges his players to 'be part of history'
06/07/23 07:44Four players will make Test debuts while Wallabies co-captain James Slipper has overcome a knee injury to play in the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa.
Triple trouble: South Africa's Du Preez brothers - Dan, Rob and Jean-Luc - have made Sale their home and are eyeing Premiership glory with crunch semi-final clash against Leicester to come
13/05/23 21:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: 'At one point I was the biggest but they caught up pretty quickly,' says the eldest, Rob, sandwiched between the giant twins Dan and Jean-Luc.
EXCLUSIVE: David Ribbans used to chase away great white sharks in a speed boat - but on Saturday the Northampton Lock will be trying to tame Saracens and their pack of Lions in first Premiership play-off semi-final
12/05/23 21:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: Confronting a pack of Lions should not hold many fears for Ribbans, who spent his teenage years chasing great white sharks.
South African Rugby says it is 'too early' to tell whether captain Siya Kolisi will be fit for the Springboks' World Cup defence this year after the loose forward underwent ACL surgery
03/05/23 09:04The loose forward suffered a partial tear to his anterior cruciate ligaments playing for the Sharks against Munster in the United Rugby Championship on April 22.
EXCLUSIVE: 'People think the South African voice is aggressive. We want to change that view': Outspoken Springboks chief Rassie Erasmus on why he's bringing ex-referee Nigel Owens to his staff... and claims his side will be UNDERDOGS at the World Cup
02/04/23 07:47EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: The most divisive figure in rugby, Erasmus received a second ban during the autumn internationals for publicly criticising referees on social media.
England 'DWARF-throwing' at a World Cup, an All Black's airport sex affair in a disabled toilet and a famous fly-half being hit by a bus on a club night out... after Joe Westerman's sex act shame, what are the biggest scandals to hit rugby stars?
21/02/23 21:17Joe Westerman became just the latest rugby star to be rocked by scandal after his alleyway sex act caused a storm this week. Below, Sportsmail looks at the most controversial scandals to hit rugby.
EXCLUSIVE: Rugby's Home Nations are yet to agree TV broadcast deals for World Cup warm-up matches, with their attempts to get a better deal yet to pay off as Sky, ITV and Amazon Prime hold fire
08/02/23 15:13EXCLUSIVE: Sportsmail has learned that the Six Nations have taken charge of collectively selling the TV rights for the six European sides ahead of the World Cup in the hope of getting a better deal.
We've had to check beds for scorpions and snakes! Henry Slade on Exeter's South African adventure ahead of Bulls clash in Champions Cup... with conditions VERY different to England!
13/01/23 23:34EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: Checking a hotel bed in the South African bush for scorpions and snakes and spending a day off on safari is not the usual preparation rugby players go through.
'It hurt... it's either going to make or break me and I think it's making me': England youngster Tommy Freeman vows to bounce back after being hauled off at half-time by Eddie Jones in South Africa defeat
02/01/23 19:32Freeman, still just 21 and one of English rugby's brightest prospects, was one of four players substituted by Jones just 40 minutes into November's defeat by South Africa.
Fun Sports Trivia! What to know about Chariots of Fire, Cool Runnings, Invictus, Escape to Victory, and the other films you'll rewatch this Christmas
25/12/22 18:20The festive period is a fun time for classic movies, random trivia, and celebrating your favourite things while picking up something new along the way.
SHAUN EDWARDS: Eddie Jones has a brilliant World Cup record, so sacking him shows the high expectations of the RFU... his mistake was putting the Six Nations on the backburner
06/12/22 22:34SHAUN EDWARDS: I am surprised England sacked Eddie Jones because he has a brilliant record at World Cups and it is only nine months away.
CHRIS FOY: There was no progress for England under Eddie Jones during the autumn series, just total FAILURE… but all we will get for England's worst year since 2008 will be a whitewash review
27/11/22 22:30Stand by for another sham review. The RFU will find a creative way to endorse failure. It will be a whitewash - unlike England's autumn campaign, which was anything but.
CHRIS FOY'S AUTUMN NATIONS VERDICT: Springboks and All Blacks issue World Cup warning to France, while Ardie Savea should earn player of the series award
27/11/22 22:30France won three from three and should still be regarded as World Cup favourites, but the global balance of power is in flux.Eddie Jones' side have regressed from their World Cup final showing against Springboks in 2019... as England are embarrassed by South Africa at Twickenham, despite visitors missing NINE first-choice stars
27/11/22 00:14ALEX BYWATER AT TWICKENHAM: England failed to beat a South Africa team devoid of nine first-choice stars and produced a shocking display to conclude an awful autumn campaign.
PLAYER RATINGS: England captain Owen Farrell couldn't get going during defeat to South Africa while Kyle Sinckler struggled to deal with the Boks... but Kurt-Lee Arendse was outstanding on the wing
26/11/22 20:30England's autumn series ended in defeat as South Africa proved to be too much to handle in a high-scoring Twickenham encounter on Saturday afternoon.
'Nothing stops, work carries on. It doesn't matter what happens': South Africa captain Siya Kolisi insists his players will be undistracted when they face England on Saturday despite Rassie Erasmus sideshow
25/11/22 23:55The World Cup-winning skipper hopes for a positive resolution after Erasmus, the Springboks' director of rugby, was banned for criticising referees.
CHRIS FOY: England cannot afford a slow start when they take on South Africa, they need to find their cutting edge early or risk being bulldozed by the brutal Springboks
25/11/22 23:06CHRIS FOY: Here's an idea. Eddie Jones should have a word with the scoreboard operators at Twickenham.
'His smile reminds me why I play': Tributes flood in for Manu Tuilagi as the England centre prepares for his 50th cap against South Africa, 13 years after he was almost DEPORTED
25/11/22 22:30Manu Tuilagi will be warmly acclaimed at Twickenham on Saturday for belatedly earning a 50th cap - 13 years after his first encounter with the Springboks allowed him to avoid deportation.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England have been distracted yet again by more headlines about Eddie Jones. I cannot believe the RFU keep allowing it to happen… they are totally out of their depth and the head coach has them in his pocket!
24/11/22 22:31SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Ahead of a huge game with South Africa, this England side have been distracted again by more headlines about Jones. I cannot believe the RFU keep allowing it to happen
'That game will probably stay with me for the rest of my life': Mako Vunipola admits he may never get over his World Cup final torment - but is desperate for another shot at South Africa
24/11/22 22:31There was a serious point from Eddie Jones relating to Rassie Erasmus's toxic criticism of referees, but first - as ever - the hottest of topics generated a light-hearted reaction.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: South Africa thought they could bully us at Twickenham, but that was never going to happen... no one could intimidate Martin Johnson, Lawrence Dallaglio or Jonny Wilkinson
23/11/22 22:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Some of the stuff that went on was unacceptable. They didn't need to, but the Springboks crossed the line.We didn't get involved in the cheap shots from South Africa.
The day brutal Boks SHAMED rugby: Corne Krige was the South African hitman during '80 minutes of absolute thuggery' - with flying elbows, stamping and headbutts - against England at Twickenham in 2002
23/11/22 22:30It remains England's record victory over South Africa and one of - if not the most - brutal games ever to have taken place on the hallowed Twickenham turf.
South Africa make four changes for England clash at Twickenham but director of rugby Rassie Erasmus remains the focus following his latest ban for slamming a referee
22/11/22 23:16Controversy surrounding Rassie Erasmus has continued to engulf South Africa as they announced a reshuffled line-up to face England at Twickenham.
CHRIS FOY: When will England ever learn? A remarkable comeback against New Zealand cannot hide the lack of progress and attacking flair... Eddie Jones' side need an inquest after a poor first 70 minutes
20/11/22 22:30CHRIS FOY: An inquest is in order. The brilliance of the comeback should heighten the sense of angst behind the scenes about the glaring inadequacies of what preceded it.
South Africa are under increasing pressure to discipline Rassie Erasmus further... after the director of rugby was banned for Italy and England games by World Rugby following his social media rant at English referee Wayne Barnes
18/11/22 10:40In the aftermath of the Springboks' defeat against France last weekend, Erasmus released a series of social media posts which clearly implied criticism of veteran English referee Wayne Barnes.
Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus banned for Italy and England games by World Rugby after social media rant at English referee Wayne Barnes
18/11/22 00:49Rassie Erasmus has been hit with a two-match ban by World Rugby in response to his social media posts in the aftermath of South Africa's defeat against France in Marseille last Saturday.
Wales boss Wayne Pivac refutes claims that Alun Wyn Jones' international career may be coming to an end after being left out of upcoming Argentina clash... and insists the second row 'has trained the house down' recently
11/11/22 01:02The 166-cap second row came off the bench during last week's 55-23 defeat by New Zealand, when parts of Wales' game were - in Pivac's words - 'just unacceptable at Test level'.
Manly CEO insists Trbojevic brothers are going NOWHERE after gun fullback 'discussed his options with his agent' following Des Hasler's axing…as a blow to his replacement is revealed
15/10/22 03:45Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov has rejected speculation that superstar brothers Jake and Tom Trbojevic are set to leave the embattled NRL club after Des Hasler was sacked.
South African rugby stunned by scandal as married fly-half Elton Jantjies and dietician Zeenat Simjee are sent home from Argentina amid reports they were having an affair
11/09/22 20:33Reports in the Rainbow Nation suggested the married Jantjies and Simjee have been having an affair. Jantjies was arrested in May over allegations he caused damage on a flight.
Wallabies go down to Springboks in spiteful encounter marred by all-in brawl…as skipper admits the side 'didn't fire a shot'
04/09/22 01:29The Wallabies were brutalised 24-8 by the Springboks in a spiteful clash that was marred by an all-in brawl at the newly re-built Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday night.
Springboks star 'apologises to Sydney boys' high school after he was seen URINATING during training session' ahead of clash with the Wallabies
31/08/22 12:30The Springboks arranged training sessions at Randwick Boys' High School - a popular destination for teams - but were left red-faced when a member of the squad took a toilet break.
Wallabies star under fire for 'killing a little piece of rugby's soul' after an 'Oscar-winning' dive saw Springboks opponent sent off
28/08/22 02:12Star Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White is under fire for an act one prominent ex-player said 'killed a little piece of rugby's soul' during Australia's win over the Springboks on Saturday.
Marika Koroibete pulls off INCREDIBLE try-saving tackle as Wallabies beat South Africa in Rugby Championship thriller
27/08/22 08:42Marika Koroibete was the hero as Australia got their Rugby Championship campaign back on track with a 25-17 win over South Africa at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
Ian Foster secures probable stay of execution as All Blacks head coach after New Zealand's 35-23 victory over South Africa, despite Mark Robinson REFUSING to confirm he's safe
14/08/22 21:31Foster had been under pressure after the All Blacks lost to the Springboks in the Rugby Championship - their third consecutive defeat and fourth in their last five Tests.
'It's been a hugely positive tour': Dan Biggar is upbeat about Wales' progress despite their series defeat out in South Africa... having produced encouraging performances just months after a string of poor outings in the Six Nations
17/07/22 21:32Dan Biggar believes Wales' performances in South Africa during a 2-1 series defeat have shown what his side are capable of, just months after a poor showing at the Six Nations.
South Africa 30-14 Wales: Hosts edge to 2-1 series victory against Wayne Pivac's men in Cape Town after fast start helps the Springboks dominate with Handre Pollard the star of the show
16/07/22 17:06After brilliant Ireland and dogged England claimed series victories in New Zealand and Australia respectively, there was to be no European hat-trick sealed in Cape Town for Wales.
Pressure is on the Boks! Head coach Wayne Pivac cranks up the mind games as Wales eye more history in Test series decider against South Africa
14/07/22 18:18A battered and bruised Wales have defied all the odds to go into Saturday's deciding Test in South Africa with a chance of sealing what would be a remarkable series win.
'It's one of the biggest kicks of my life': Gareth Anscombe reflects on his history-making conversion that secured Wales' first ever win in South Africa... as he admits he's made 'a lot of sacrifices' - including missing his son's birth!
10/07/22 21:31It was the day replacement fly-half Anscombe returned to his rightful stage after two years of injury hell. Make no mistake, this was one of the best wins produced by a Wales team.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The northern hemisphere clean sweep on Saturday is a huge boost ahead of next year's World Cup... it's not good for the game to have predictable results all the time
10/07/22 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: For England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland to beat Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina away from home is a massive boost for the European game.
Wales won't be fooled by Bok bait as boss Wayne Pivac expects a tough test despite hosts making FOURTEEN changes for second Test... as he confirms one rotation for his starting XV ahead of Bloemfontein clash
07/07/22 11:40After seeing Wales produce a fine display against the Springboks in the series opener only to lose 32-29 to the last kick of the game, Pivac has made just one rotation to his starting XV.
British and Irish Lions icon Sir Gareth Edwards accuses South Africa of being DISRESPECTFUL by making 14 changes for their second Test with Wales... and believes visitors will take 'great motivation' as they look to level the series
06/07/22 17:03Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has ripped up his team for Saturday's rematch in Bloemfontein with only lock Eben Etzebeth retaining his place.
South Africa are set to make FOURTEEN changes in second Test against Wales after snatching a 32-29 victory with the last kick of the match in Pretoria as Jacques Nienaber opts to develop the Springboks' strength and depth
05/07/22 12:14South Africa have made a mammoth 14 changes for Saturday's second Test with Wales. Jacques Nienaber's men won the first game of the three-match series 32-29 thanks to a last-minute penalty.
Wales prop Tomas Francis is OUT of South Africa tour due to concussion after he was knocked unconscious in Saturday's dramatic last-minute loss to the world champions
04/07/22 17:17Francis follows England back-row Tom Curry in being stood down from Test duty this summer after a head injury as both nations prioritise the wellbeing and welfare of their respective players.
Wales captain Dan Biggar claims his side have 'gained a bit of confidence' from their performance in narrow defeat to South Africa... as Springboks captain Siya Kolisi admits tourists 'got under our skin'
03/07/22 15:55It was a case of so near, but yet so far. Now, the question is can Wayne Pivac's side raise themselves from the canvas and go one step further than heroic defeat?
PLAYER RATINGS: Taulupe Faletau was simply immense, but Dillon Lewis had a tough time in the scrum as Wales suffered an agonising defeat... and Damian Willemse stole the show
02/07/22 18:46Damian Willemse broke Welsh hearts with the final kick of a pulsating Test match as world champions South Africa triumphed 32-29 at Loftus Versfeld. Sportsmail's ROB COLE rated the players.
South Africa 32-29 Wales: Hosts' stunning second-half comeback denies Wayne Pivac's side an historic first ever win at the Springboks... as Dewi Lake's late try is in vain with Damian Willemse winning dramatic match with a last-gasp penalty
02/07/22 17:19ALEX BYWATER: The visitors raced into an early lead after a Louis Rees-Zammit double and the boot of Dan Biggar helped the visitors to an 18-3 half-time lead as Biggar was sent to the sin bin.
Tommy Reffell is poised to make his Test debut for Wales after helping Leicester Tigers to the Premiership title as Wayne Pivac's side prepare to face a juggernaut South Africa side
29/06/22 22:42Reffell has had to wait for an international chance despite his impressive club form helping Leicester Tigers to this season's Gallagher Premiership title. But the 23-year-old is now ready to step up.
'There is no hiding': Wayne Pivac insists Wales are desperate to put their Six Nations embarrassment by Italy behind them in their daunting three-Test series in world champions South Africa's backyard
26/06/22 15:54It's a long time between drinks,' quipped Wayne Pivac this week, as he admitted he had been left embarrassed by Wales' Six Nations humiliation at the hands of Italy.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Giving Eddie Jones the keys to Twickenham holds England back in so many ways - if it goes wrong in Australia, they are in a real hole a year from the World Cup
21/06/22 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England should have taken the law into their own hands against the Barbarians this weekend when the match turned to farce at Twickenham.
South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus apologises to fans as he's left red-faced after retweeting graphic pornography in an apparent 'hack'... and says he can't delete the post!
04/06/22 11:41Rassie Erasmus, South Africa's director of rugby, stressed that he himself had not interacted with XNXN Video's tweet and that his account had been hacked on Saturday morning,
Twickenham set to host blockbuster fixture between the All Blacks and South Africa next summer - with talk of England playing one of their warm-up games away from their home stadium
27/05/22 21:30Twickenham is set to host a blockbuster series of fixtures next summer ahead of the 2023 World Cup - including an historic encounter between New Zealand and South Africa .
Dan Biggar is confirmed as Wales captain for South Africa tour, with uncapped Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell included in 33-man squad
18/05/22 13:14Dan Biggar will captain Wales' summer tour of South Africa with uncapped Leicester Tigers flanker Tommy Reffell and George North also included in a 33-man party.
EXCLUSIVE: Dan Biggar to retain Wales captaincy for summer tour despite Alun Wyn Jones being set to be named in the squad for the series in South Africa
17/05/22 18:46Dan Biggar will retain the captaincy for Wales’ summer tour of South Africa with George North and Alun Wyn Jones also set to be named in the squad. No 10 Biggar will continue as skipper.
England prop Joe Marler backs call by Rassie Erasmus for specialist scrummaging referees to be introduced... with Springboks director of rugby believing set-piece experts would help reduce confusion around the scrum
07/05/22 22:49Writing in his Mail on Sunday column last week, Springbok director of rugby Erasmus called for set-piece experts to help reduce confusion around the scrum.
From the gold mine to a gold rush! Racing prop and Bomb Squad member Trevor Nyakane wants to blow up Sale's Euro hopes
07/05/22 21:30INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: As a schoolboy, Nyakane always had an eye for gold. He would often spend the day with his father, Norman, identifying precious metals at the local mine.
Bristol 29-35 Sale: Manu Tuilagi and Co book their place in the European Champions Cup quarter-finals after powering past Bristol in a thrilling encounter under the lights
15/04/22 22:56CHRIS FOY AT ASHTON GATE: Manu Tuilagi and the rest of Sale's formidable hit-men are off to Paris for a Heineken European Champions Cup quarter-final.
RASSIE ERASMUS: Don't tell me Eddie Jones has suddenly become a bad coach. People called for me to be sacked before we won the World Cup... a lot can change in 18 months
26/03/22 22:30RASSIE ERASMUS: Everyone has been talking about the World Cup this week. Who is ready? Who isn't ready? Should Eddie get fired? Should Wayne get fired? Should Gregor get fired?
EXCLUSIVE: Pieter-Steph du Toit admits he would be open to South Africa joining the Six Nations - after Rassie Erasmus said he would 'love to see the Springboks' in the tournament
22/03/22 18:23Sportsmail revealed last month that the Springboks' proposed switch from the Rugby Championship to northern hemisphere rugby from 2025 is still very much on the agenda.
'I would LOVE to see the Springboks in the Six Nations': World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus backs 'awesome' plan for South Africa to join from 2025... and insists England fans wouldn't want him to succeed Eddie Jones
06/03/22 22:32EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Rassie Erasmus believes the Springboks would be a great addition to the Six Nations even if that meant challenging the status quo.
WORLD EXCLUSIVE - 'I'm not the monster who ruined rugby. After that video I was crying in my room': South Africa's Rassie Erasmus breaks his silence on the Lions storm that split rugby and almost cost him his career
05/03/22 22:32WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: This is the first time Erasmus has spoken in public since last July, when the South African director of rugby's world blew up in a cloud of controversy.
EXCLUSIVE: 'The Six Nations is a European tournament. It's special and NOT broken', insists Nigel Owens as iconic referee says he doesn't want South Africa's participation or relegation play-offs - but instead a restructure around the global calendar
27/02/22 18:52EXCLUSIVE BY LUKE AUGUSTUS: Ex-Test referee Nigel Owens has stated his desire for the Six Nations to maintain it's status quo, declaring no wish to see South Africa join the tournament.
Six Nations organisers try to play down talk of South Africa replacing Italy as they insist they are 'not entertaining any discussion' about a switch... despite changes being plotted for 2025
18/02/22 12:52The Six Nations has denied there is any prospect of South Africa being added or Italy - who have lost 34 successive matches in the competition - being removed.
EXCLUSIVE: South Africa are set to replace Italy in the Six Nations from 2025 in a seismic move for rugby's global structure, with investors CVC a 'driving force' behind the idea after buying a £365m stake in the competition
16/02/22 22:30EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: With the country's provincial sides set to participate in European tournaments from next season, the next step is for the Boks to be integrated into the Six Nations.
Joe Marler's manifesto! Rugby's most thought provoking player reveals what HE would do if he was in charge... including promoting Rassie Erasmus, spicing up the game for TV and turning the Chiefs into the Chefs!
25/12/21 22:32EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Joe Marler is talking politics. Not mainstream politics - although you suspect he would enjoy lining up against Boris Johnson in a scrum.
CHRIS FOY: Referee Luke Pearce's 'zero-tolerance' approach to back-chat could be the benchmark, Irish are the great entertainers and Covid ordeals could have sizeable consequences
05/12/21 22:30CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: Look up 'rugby's core values' and you will find myriad versions, but there is a general agreement that one of them is respect and that it is under threat.
NIK SIMON'S GAIN LINE: RFU cancel their Christmas party over Omicron concerns... and fears emerge over South Africa potentially joining the Six Nations
04/12/21 23:28Eddie Jones's festive drinks with the media was also cancelled. Jones pulled out of other events this week, including a Leeds Tykes lunch. Martin Johnson was his replacement.
Covid-hit Munster and Cardiff face anxious wait to discover how many players will be cleared to fly out of South Africa after both rugby teams reported more positive tests
30/11/21 22:30Cardiff and Munster are preparing to belatedly fly out of Cape Town - but first they face an anxious wait to discover whether their Covid outbreaks have spread further.
Disgraced South African director of rugby Rassie Erasmus could find himself in trouble with World Rugby AGAIN after announcing he plans to tell 'his side of the story' on his ban in a documentary... despite withdrawing his appeal
29/11/21 18:10The South African director of rugby was suspended from match-days for 10 months, and involvement in the sport for two, for video slamming refereeing decisions in a Lions Test this year.Rugby teams Munster and Cardiff are forced to remain in South Africa after both sides recorded positive coronavirus cases - with fears growing over new Omicron Covid-19 variant
28/11/21 17:37Cardiff said they have two positive cases, one suspected to be the new variant Omicron, while Munster have one case so far, but did not say whether the positive test was the new variant.
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
