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26 October 2024; Calvin Nash of Munster in action during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Munster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban, South Africa. Photo by Shaun Roy/Sportsfile

Reds must withstand 'savage' Sharks pressure - Nash

Calvin Nash knows Munster can't afford to give the Sharks a second bite of the cherry when the teams meet in Saturday's URC quarter-final.

Rugby • 28 May

Eben Etzebeth suffered a concussion against Exeter in December

Etzebeth sent to specialists with concussion symptoms

South Africa and Sharks forward Eben Etzebeth has suffered a return of concussion symptoms and been sent to specialists, ruling him out of action for the immediate future.

Rugby • 07 Feb

Jean Kleyn was due to make his Springboks return

Munster lock Kleyn drops out of Springboks team

Munster lock Jean Kleyn is a late withdrawal from the South Africa team for their Autumn Nations Series game against Wales on Saturday.

Rugby • 22 Nov 24

Munster lock Kleyn drops out of Springboks team

Munster lock Jean Kleyn is a late withdrawal from the South Africa team for their Autumn Nations Series game against Wales on Saturday.

Rugby • 22 Nov 24

Eben Etzebeth became the most capped Springbok

Springboks claim title on Etzebeth's special day

Full-back Aphelele Fassi and flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit scored two tries each as dominant South Africa claimed the 2024 Rugby Championship with a comprehensive 48-7 victory over Argentina at a festive Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

Rugby • 28 Sep 24

Eben Etzebeth equalled Victor Matfield's tally of 127 caps against Argentina on Saturday last

Etzebeth set for Springbok record in reaching 128 caps

Lock Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped South African international of all time in the Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday as the Springboks also offer a rare start to flyhalf Manie Libbok.

Rugby • 27 Sep 24

Eben Etzebeth will take his place on the bench

Etzebeth added to Springboks bench for All Blacks

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been passed fit to face New Zealand in a Rugby Championship showdown on Saturday, but will start from the bench having originally been excluded from the team announced this week due to injury.

Rugby • 28 Aug 24

James Ryan: 'Big games are about making sure you impose yourself on the game'

Ireland lock Ryan braced for titanic Etzebeth battle

Ireland vice-captain James Ryan is determined to impose himself on South Africa's formidable pack as he prepares to go toe to toe with the world-class talents of Eben Etzebeth.

Rugby • 21 Sep 23

Handre Pollard only joined up with the Springboks squad on Monday morning

Erasmus adamant Pollard won't play against Ireland

Out-half Handre Pollard will not play for South Africa against Ireland, says Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, while lock Eben Etzebeth is on course for the World Cup clash on Saturday.

Rugby • 18 Sep 23

Mo'unga back but Etzebeth a doubt following bereavement

New Zealand coach Ian Foster has restored Richie Mo'unga to starting fly-half and dropped Damian McKenzie from his matchday 23 for their Rugby Championship game against South Africa on Saturday.

Rugby • 13 Jul 23

JJ Hanrahan, Eben Etzebeth and Marco van Staden are among those who have joined the URC this season

Big names arrive and old faces return in new URC season

We have already gone in depth on the four Irish provinces, but it's been another busy summer of comings and goings across the BKT United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 16 Sep 22

Creevy was given a yellow card at the time for this hair-pull

Creevy gets one-week ban after hair-pulling incident

London Irish hooker Agustin Creevy has received a one-week ban after he was cited for pulling the hair of Toulon's Eden Etzebeth in last week's Challenge Cup quarter-final.

Rugby • 11 May 22

Eben Etzebeth and Agustin Creevy clash during the Challenge Cup quarter-final match between Toulon and London Irish

Creevy cited for allegedly pulling Eben Etzebeth's hair

London Irish hooker Agustin Creevy has been cited for allegedly pulling South African World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth's hair.

Rugby • 10 May 22

Etzebeth has been granted early release form his contract at Toulon

Boost for URC as Etzebeth set to swim with Sharks

The Cell C Sharks have added to their growing list of World Cup winners with the signing of Eben Etzebeth.

Rugby • 17 Feb 22

South Africa and Toulon lock Eben Etzebeth

Lenihan: Etzebeth signing would add to Leinster mix

South African lock Eben Etzebeth is the kind of world class player that could elevate Leinster to the next level, according to Donal Lenihan.

Rugby • 26 May 21

Local media reports say a man was allegedly racially and physically abused in the coastal town of Langebaan in the early hours of Sunday morning by a group that contained Etzebeth

Springbok Etzebeth appears at Human Rights Commission

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has denied any wrongdoing after an alleged racial assault at a bar last weekend as he met with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) following a complaint by a member of the public.

Rugby • 30 Aug 19

Eben Etzebeth was out with an ankle injury

Eben Etzebeth ready to face Ireland after injury

South Africa captain Eben Etzebeth returned to full training on Monday after an ankle injury and will be fit to face Ireland in the test in Dublin on Saturday

Rugby • 06 Nov 17

Eben Etzebeth

Reds must withstand 'savage' Sharks pressure - Nash

Etzebeth sent to specialists with concussion symptoms

Munster lock Kleyn drops out of Springboks team

Munster lock Kleyn drops out of Springboks team

Springboks claim title on Etzebeth's special day

Etzebeth set for Springbok record in reaching 128 caps

Etzebeth added to Springboks bench for All Blacks

Ireland lock Ryan braced for titanic Etzebeth battle

Erasmus adamant Pollard won't play against Ireland

Mo'unga back but Etzebeth a doubt following bereavement

Big names arrive and old faces return in new URC season

Creevy gets one-week ban after hair-pulling incident

Creevy cited for allegedly pulling Eben Etzebeth's hair

Boost for URC as Etzebeth set to swim with Sharks

Lenihan: Etzebeth signing would add to Leinster mix

Springbok Etzebeth appears at Human Rights Commission

Eben Etzebeth ready to face Ireland after injury

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