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De Allende and Snyman suffer burns in freak FIRE PIT accident

South Africa pair Damian de Allende and RG Snyman sidelined ahead of Lions tour after suffering leg, hand and face BURNS following freak FIRE PIT accident – with Munster team-mates Mike Haley and CJ Stander also injured Damian de Allende and RG Snyman have now been referred to a specialist The Springbok duo suffered substantial injuries to their legs, hands and […]

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British and Irish Lions Sam Simmonds and Dan Biggar sustain injuries during Exeter’s win at Northampton

Exeter forward Sam Simmonds has dealt the British and Irish Lions an injury scare ahead of their South Africa tour. The Chiefs No 8 went off during the second half of Exeter’s thrilling 29-26 Gallagher Premiership victory over 14-man Northampton at Franklin’s Gardens. He had ice applied to his ankle, while Simmonds’ fellow Lions squad member – Northampton and Wales […]

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PRO14 Rainbow Cup: Ian Madigan kicks Ulster to Edinburgh win as Sharks boost final hopes

Ian Madigan was Ulster’s matchwinner at Murrayfield yet again while the Sharks kept their final hopes alive with victory over the Lions… Edinburgh 31-34 Ulster Ian Madigan repeated his Murrayfield heroics as he nailed another last-minute kick to hand Ulster a dramatic victory over Edinburgh. The fly-half broke the Scottish side’s hearts back in August as he booted his side […]

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Springboks sweat on Duane Vermeulen’s fitness as Rassie Erasmus says Marcell Coetzee could still feature vs Lions

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has expressed concern over the fitness of No 8 Duane Vermeulen ahead of the British & Irish Lions series, but believes the balance of the squad is better than when the Springboks won the World Cup. Vermeulen limped out of the Bulls’ victory over domestic rivals the Stormers on Friday night having injured […]

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Springboks squad for Lions tour: Morne Steyn in line to make his Test return as former Ulster loose forward Marcell Coetzee misses out

Frans Steyn and Morne Steyn will face the British and Irish Lions for a second time after being named in the South Africa squad for this summer’s eagerly-anticipated Test series. Centre Frans Steyn and fly-half Morne Steyn, who kicked the penalty which clinched victory in the 2009 series between the sides, have been included in a 46-man party to face […]

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Tuilagi will start as Sale look to hit new heights in title charge

Manu Tuilagi will make first Sale start of the season following EIGHT months out with an achilles injury… with the England centre ready for crucial clash against play-off rivals Harlequins Manu Tuilagi made his first appearance for eight months to help Sale beat Bristol Tuilagi suffered an achilles injury whilst playing at Northampton last season The 30-year-old believes they’re ‘building something […]

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