Category: RUGBY
Stormers got lucky with Dayimani
Coach John Dobson has confirmed Hacjivah Dayimani’s return as the Stormers reset for the business end of the season. The explosive loose forward is heading back to Cape Town after
Read MoreRassie responds to high-ball critics
Rassie Erasmus has taken to social media to defend the Springboks’ highly-effective high-ball tactics. A key pillar of the Boks’ recent dominance has been their ability to turn the contestable
Read MoreRassie to rope in Razor?
Bringing Scott Robertson into the Springbok set-up would be “straight out of Rassie Erasmus’ playbook”. This is according to New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul, who has suggested that
Read MoreNigel warns of ref ‘inconsistency’ in new trial
Former Test referee Nigel Owens believes one of Super Rugby Pacific’s new law trials could create confusion and inconsistency for match officials this season. The Sanzaar competition has confirmed that
Read MoreAzzurri put faith in Pani for Ireland clash
Lorenzo Pani will make his first start for Italy in almost two years after being named in the side to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. The 23-year-old fullback replaces
Read MoreEngland seek statement Six Nations win
England may be on a run of 12 straight wins but they travel to Edinburgh for a Six Nations clash against Scotland on Saturday with a point to prove. An
Read MoreLowe back in Ireland shake-up
Veteran wing James Lowe returns to the Ireland starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Italy in Dublin. Coach Andy Farrell has made six changes following a desperately disappointing
Read MoreFearless France surge forward
Coach Fabien Galthie’s bold selections are paying off for France, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says he ranks Les Bleus “second only to the world champion Springboks” after
Read MoreBoks may have peaked too soon
Eddie Jones has cast doubt over whether the Springboks can sustain their current level through to the 2027 World Cup. Since winning the 2023 global showpiece, Rassie Erasmus has guided
Read MoreIreland poach another SA schoolboy
SA Rugby’s high-performance GM David Wessels says Ireland should get a loyalty card after Ulster snapped up another South African youngster. Reacting on X to the latest academy intake in
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