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England prop Will Stuart faces long recovery after Achilles injury

Bath have confirmed England and British & Irish Lions prop Will Stuart faces "a long road ahead" in his recovery after rupturing his Achilles tendon.

Springboks star Eben Etzebeth - Eye gouge was 'never intentional' but 'deserves' ban

South Africa forward Eben Etzebeth has broken his silence in the wake of his 12-week suspension for an eye gouge against Wales, saying he never intended to hurt Alex Mann, or even go near his face with his hand.

Watch Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, and Pieter-Steph du Toit in the Japan Rugby League One on ESPN in Africa

ESPN has announced that the 2025-26 season of Japan Rugby League One (JRLO) will air on their channels in Africa, as well as on Disney+ in South Africa, showcasing many world-famous Springboks.

Eben Etzebeth's eye gouge was bad... But this guy had an axe in his kit bag!

Eben Etzebeth was handed a 12-week ban for sticking his thumb into the eye of Alex Mann during South Africa's 73-0 win over Wales, but it was far from the worst ban handed out in the history of rugby union.

Eben Etzebeth: South Africa lock banned for 12 weeks for eye gouge

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been banned for 12 weeks for his eye gouge against Wales on Saturday.