Category: RUGBY
Wallaby World Cup captain quits rugby
One of Australia’s most respected leaders has announced his shock retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. David Porecki, 32, was part of the Wallabies’ squad for the recent British
Read MoreNo Boffelli, Moroni as Los Pumas change guard
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi has named a bold, youth-laden 34-man squad for the Rugby Championship – backing a new generation of Pumas to take the fight to the All Blacks,
Read MoreForce sign All Blacks flyer
The Western Force have pulled off a major recruitment coup by signing former All Black wing George Bridge, who has opted to resume his Super Rugby career in Australia rather
Read MoreWhite to pause retirement for one more shot at Boks?
Nic White could put his international retirement plans on hold following a scrumhalf injury crisis in the Wallabies camp ahead of the 2025 Rugby Championship opener against the Springboks. The
Read MoreBulls to manage their ‘peak’
The Vodacom Bulls will struggle to shake off the favourites tag for this year’s Currie Cup title, despite the coaching staff saying they can’t get ahead of themselves. The Bulls
Read MoreSheehan ruled out of Stormers opener
British & Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan will miss Leinster’s first three matches of the new URC campaign after copping a four-game suspension for a reckless cleanout in the final
Read MoreDe Allende tipped to dominate
New Zealand rugby greats have hailed Damian de Allende as the Springboks’ not-so-secret weapon for the Rugby Championship, calling him a match-winner tailor-made for Rassie Erasmus’ game plan. The Springboks
Read MoreBatho now roams with the pride
The Lions have seemingly won the battle to have Junior Springbok flank Batho Hlekani released early from his contract with the Sharks. It had been reported that Hlekani would join
Read MoreLions star cited over Lynagh hit
British & Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been cited for a dangerous cleanout that left Wallabies flyhalf Tom Lynagh concussed and out of action during the third Test in
Read MoreRassie backs his No 8s amid Roos murmurs
Despite missing players like Jasper Wiese, Elrigh Louw and Cameron Hanekom – coach Rassie Erasmus feels there’s sufficient cover in the Springbok squad to fill the void at No 8.
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