Category: RUGBY
‘Ireland will always be title contenders’
Former France coach Philippe Saint-Andre believes Ireland are in decline, but two-time Six Nations winner Mike Ross insists they will again challenge for the title. Ireland will be missing several
Read More‘Baby Kriel’ making waves in SA rugby
Matthew Kriel, the younger brother of twins Jesse and Dan, has been appointed head of recruitment for the Mzansi Rugby League. Springbok veteran and two-time World Cup winner Jesse is
Read MoreSpringbok star goes under the knife
A key Stormers and Springbok player is facing a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a groin hernia. Experienced scrumhalf Cobus Reinach confirmed the procedure via social media, posting
Read MoreBuoyant England relish high expectations
England head into the Six Nations as genuine contenders to break France and Ireland’s grip on the competition. France and Ireland have shared the last four Six Nations titles between
Read MoreWallabies vs Hong Kong to kick off 2027 RWC
Hosts Australia will face debutants Hong Kong in the opening game of the 2027 World Cup. The Wallabies, two-time winners, will take on the new boys in Pool A on
Read MoreJapan aiming high at World Cup
Eddie Jones says next year’s World Cup schedule gives smaller teams a “fair” chance of upsetting the sport’s big boys as he plots another shock with Japan. Organisers unveiled the
Read MoreBoks’ 2027 RWC match venues, times confirmed
World Rugby announced the 2027 World Cup schedule, that will play out in eight different venues across Australia, on Tuesday in Sydney. The new format will see a round of
Read MoreWillie hits back at critic
Willie le Roux responded firmly to a critic on social media following the Vodacom Bulls’ emphatic win against the Lions at Ellis Park. After the match, an X user posted:
Read MoreBoks-All Blacks Test selling out fast
Only a limited number of tickets are still available for the second Greatest Rivalry Test at Cape Town Stadium on 29 August. General ticket sales opened on Monday following last
Read MoreFrench legend fires shots at SA sides
Former France captain Thierry Dusautoir says he is “still waiting” for South African teams to make a serious impression in the Investec Champions Cup. Since joining Europe’s elite competition in
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