Category: RUGBY
Dupont to drive USA 2031 hype?
USA Rugby CEO Bill Goren reveals America could potentially host Six Nations matches as part of efforts to market the sport ahead of the 2031 World Cup. Speaking to the
Read MoreDavidson back to ref Bok opener
Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will take charge of the Springboks’ opening Test of 2025 when Italy visit South Africa for a two-match series in July. The 32-year-old Davidson became the
Read MoreDavids soars in City of Angels
Angelo Davids’ try against New Zealand at the 2020 LA Sevens gets hearts racing as the Blitzboks gear up for the SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles this week. ALSO:
Read MoreBeale: I considered retiring
Kurtley Beale is thrilled to be back as the veteran Wallabies playmaker opens up on his challenging recovery from a ruptured Achilles. The 36-year-old is set to complete a remarkable
Read MoreKiewitz wins WP Rugby presidency race
Kevin Kiewitz has reportedly been elected as the new president of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU). According to Netwerk24, he secured 54% of votes at Wednesday’s meeting at
Read MoreStormers set to lose Bok bruiser?
Flanker Ben-Jason Dixon could reportedly leave the Stormers two years before his contract expires if ongoing contractual disagreements end in arbitration. News24 reports that the 27-year-old, currently sidelined with a
Read MorePSDT to make comeback for Boks
Pieter-Steph du Toit’s return to action is set to be with the Springboks in June, with the star forward set to miss the rest of the Japanese club season. Du
Read MoreAffies hold off Paul Roos
Affies edged Paul Roos at the Wildeklawer rugby festival on Wednesday while there were also wins for Marlow, Nico Malan and Waterkloof. In a match briefly halted in the second
Read MoreMake Sevens Great Again
World Rugby must go back to what worked for sevens, including separate circuits for men and women, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. World Rugby should
Read MoreSA teams want to win Champions Cup
EPCR CEO Jacques Raynaud says while the current format of the Investec Champions Cup “is not perfect” it is still “very good”. The Frenchman said some changes needed to be
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