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Springboks have selected a wacky side to face the Wallabies – because they can
Rassie Erasmus has moved to dismiss any notion that this weekend’s selection is ‘disrespectful’ to Australia
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Former champion jockey Oisin Murphy blames haemorrhoids for missing breathalyser test
In February 2022, Murphy was banned from riding for 14 months having failed two breath tests and broken Covid protocols
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Siya Kolisi in talks to leave Racing 92 amid fallout from club owner’s weight jibe
After the highs of winning the World Cup, the South African flanker has struggled to make his mark in France and is keen to go home
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Wales great Leigh Halfpenny joins Harlequins as injury cover
Telegraph Sport understands that Cadan Murley is a long-term absentee due to a hamstring injury
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Antoine Dupont is best rugby player of all time – and Olympic gold is just a bonus
Paris Games greatness only adds to Frenchman’s already considerable claim to be the best to have played the sport
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Wimbledon branded ‘indoor tournament’ after opting to play with roof closed even when dry
Sizeable amount of matches on show courts have been played under roof, with more humid conditions making grass more slippery
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Nick Kyrgios reopens BBC war of words with Andrew Castle as he calls out commentary
Kyrgios said Castle’s commentary on Taylor Fritz’s win over Alexander Zverev showed he had ‘never played tennis at a high level’
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Two France rugby players arrested over sexual abuse allegation after woman ‘strangled and beaten’
Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who featured in France’s 28-13 victory over Argentina on Saturday, have been detained
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I never wanted to go to Wimbledon – here’s how SW19 won me over
Other sports can learn from Wimbledon’s attentiveness to the fan experience
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England team to face New Zealand: Our experts pick their 23s for second Test
Bench Marcus Smith or give him another go at No 10? Who replaces the injured Joe Marler? Our writers have their say
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Meet the All Blacks prop who got over World Cup heartbreak by hunting alone for a week
Exclusive interview: Ethan de Groot found solace catching his own food in forests after Springboks loss – and now has England in his sights