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Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being red carded for eye gouging in the record 73-nil win over Wales in Cardiff

30 November 2025

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being red carded for eye gouging in the record 73-nil win over Wales in Cardiff

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Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi is sticking up for Eben Etzebeth , despite the big lock being sent off for eye gouging in South Africa's huge 73-nil win over Wales in Cardiff
	30 Nov: Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi is sticking up for Eben Etzebeth , despite the big lock being sent off for eye gouging in South Africa's huge 73-nil win over Wales in Cardiff... more

The triumphant Springboks' Northern Tour has ended under a dark cloud
	30 Nov: The triumphant Springboks' Northern Tour has ended under a dark cloud... more

Jorja Miller feels at home as a leader in the Black Ferns Sevens
	29 Nov: Jorja Miller feels at home as a leader in the Black Ferns Sevens... more

Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax are free to return to rugby league's NRL after rebel rugby union competition R360 pushed back their planned launch by two years - until 2028
	29 Nov: Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax are free to return to rugby league's NRL after rebel rugby union competition R360 pushed back their planned launch by two years - until 2028... more

A glass half full mindset for the Tall Blacks basketballers after letting a chance slip for a rare victory over their Australian counterparts
	29 Nov: A glass half full mindset for the Tall Blacks basketballers after letting a chance slip for a rare victory over their Australian counterparts... more

French captain Antoine Dupont is set for his return to rugby after an eight-month layoff with injury
	29 Nov: French captain Antoine Dupont is set for his return to rugby after an eight-month layoff with injury... more

Brodie Kostecki has pocketed a 50 thousand dollar bonus for winning a weather-affected opening race at the Supercars grand final in Adelaide
	29 Nov: Brodie Kostecki has pocketed a 50 thousand dollar bonus for winning a weather-affected opening race at the Supercars grand final in Adelaide... more

Controversy has preceded India's winning goal in their 3-2 victory over the New Zealand men at hockey's Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia
	28 Nov: Controversy has preceded India's winning goal in their 3-2 victory over the New Zealand men at hockey's Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia... more

Eden Park wants to replace its outer oval with 1500 carparks
	27 Nov: Eden Park wants to replace its outer oval with 1500 carparks... more

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