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Springbok forward Jasper Wiese's headbutt leads to four-match suspension

Springbok forward Jasper Wiese's headbutt leads to four-match suspension

MBOMBELA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa back-rower Jasper Wiese's headbutt cost him a four-match suspension on Tuesday. Wiese deliberately knocked heads with Italy prop Danilo Fischetti on Saturday and was sent off with nearly an hour remaining.
British and Irish Lions add 3 Scottish players to the squad in Australia

British and Irish Lions add 3 Scottish players to the squad in Australia

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Scottish players Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman and Darcy Graham have been drafted into the British and Irish Lions squad ahead of the three-test rugby series against Australia.

Prop Tom Clarkson called up by British & Irish Lions as front row cover in Australia

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Ireland prop Tom Clarkson was called up by the British and Irish Lions squad touring Australia as front row cover on Sunday.
Belgium edges young Canadians 25-18 in rugby test match

Belgium edges young Canadians 25-18 in rugby test match

EDMONTON — Moral victories usually don't sit well with competitive players on losing teams, but Canada's men's rugby team accepted a 25-18 test loss to Belgium with an air of optimism on Saturday.
England edges Argentina 22-17 with Van Poortvliet's last-minute try

England edges Argentina 22-17 with Van Poortvliet's last-minute try

SAN JUAN, Argentina (AP) — Jack van Poortvliet's last-gasp try earned England a 22-17 win over Argentina and another test series victory in Pumas country on Saturday.
Canada women win again but face tougher task in downing Springboks in rugby test

Canada women win again but face tougher task in downing Springboks in rugby test

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA — After thumping South Africa 50-20 last week in Pretoria, a revamped Canadian lineup had a tougher time getting the job done before pulling away for a 33-5 win over the 12th-ranked Springboks in a women's rugby international S
14-man Springboks score 7 tries and blank Italy

14-man Springboks score 7 tries and blank Italy

GQEBERHA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa smothered Italy 45-0 with only 14 men at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and swept their two-test rugby series on Saturday. No.
British and Irish Lions improve to 5-0 on Australian tour with 48-0 win ahead of 1st test

British and Irish Lions improve to 5-0 on Australian tour with 48-0 win ahead of 1st test

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — The British and Irish Lions used their final tour match ahead of the first test against the Wallabies to overwhelm an Australia and New Zealand combined side 48-0 on Saturday.
Hooker Jamie George to join Lions after Luke Cowan-Dickie suffers a concussion

Hooker Jamie George to join Lions after Luke Cowan-Dickie suffers a concussion

SAN JUAN, Argentina (AP) — England hooker Jamie George will fly to Australia on Sunday to join the British and Irish Lions as concussion cover for countryman Luke Cowan-Dickie.
Improved All Blacks beat France 43-17 in the 2nd test to seal a series win

Improved All Blacks beat France 43-17 in the 2nd test to seal a series win

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Ardie Savea scored a try and led the All Blacks superbly Saturday to a 43-17 win over France in the second test and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-test series.