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1974: Lions stand-off Phil Bennett kicks to touch during the British Lions, tour match against South Africa. In South Africa.

Ex-Lions, Wales captain Phil Bennett dies

Former British & Irish Lions and Wales captain Phil Bennett has died aged 73, it was announced on Sunday, as tributes poured in for a flyhalf whose “magic” brought “spectators out of their seats”.

BARNET, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Andre Esterhuizen of Harlequins is tackled by Jamie George and Owen Farrell of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi-Final match between Saracens and Harlequins at StoneX Stadium on June 11, 2022 in Barnet, England.

Farrell calls for common sense around high tackles

England captain Owen Farrell has added his voice to calls for a more common-sense approach to punishing high tackles after four yellow cards were dished out in the Premiership semi-final between Saracens and Harlequins.

Wales sweat over injured skipper

Wales could be without another key player for the upcoming three-Test series against the Springboks in South Africa in July.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 04: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of the Blues makes a break during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Blues and the Highlanders at Eden Park on June 04, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

RTS earns first All Blacks call-up

Former rugby league international Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was named on Monday among six uncapped players in the New Zealand squad to prepare for next month’s three-Test series against Ireland.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers takes on Api Ratuniyarawa of Northampton Saints during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi Final match between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on June 11, 2022 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Wiese, Koch get shot at Premiership title

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the Premiership and French Top 14 playoffs, including excellent performances from Springboks Jasper Wiese and Vincent Koch.

Kitshoff: Deon deserves to become a Bok

Skipper Steven Kitshoff was delighted for Deon Fourie after his Stormers teammate was confirmed as one of eight players who could make their Springbok debut in the upcoming Test season.

Duane Vermeulen and Schalk Burger about to tackle Danie Rossouw and Dewald Potgieter during the Super 14 final match between Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Stormers from Orlando Stadium

Blast from the past: The best of SA finals

Look back on memorable SA finals as the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls prepare for an all-South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship decider.

No Beale, Hodge as Rennie readies Wallabies

Dave Rennie says the three-Test clash against England would be the biggest challenge of his tenure as he named an expanded Wallabies squad missing two key veterans but with uncapped former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu.

Blues, Crusaders relish Super showdown

Beauden Barrett declared it is “the final everyone wanted” as the Blues and the Crusaders set about patching up their wounded troops for next weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific showdown.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 11: Rondebosch players celebrate the win during the Premier Interschools match between Bishops and Rondebosch at Bishops College on June 11, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Schools wrap: Bosch claim bragging rights, big win for St John’s

Rondebosch came from behind to beat rivals Bishops in one of two Cape Town schools derbies on Saturday, while St John’s claimed a big win in their derby against St Stithians.