World Rugby shuts down scrum-killing talk

World Rugby has come out strongly amid ongoing talk of de-powering or removing scrums altogether to make the game more attractive for fans. Ahead of World Rugby’s key summit in London, chairman Brett Robinson told reporters the issue of changing scrum laws “weren’t on...

Skinstad savages Eddie’s ‘grinder’ theory

Bob Skinstad has hit back at Eddie Jones after the former England coach compared Henry Pollock to him and questioned their ability to handle the 80-minute “grind”. Jones made the remarks on the Rugby Unity podcast in the wake of England’s 42-21 Six Nations defeat to...

Watch: ‘Ireland approached me when I was 16’

Former SA U18 loose forward Josh Neill opens up on his move to Ireland and Test ambitions. “I have made my commitment towards Ireland and Leinster and that is where I want to be.” Josh Neill opens up about his rugby journey, joining the Leinster Academy, and his...

Nations Championship: Golden goose or dead duck?

New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul has cast doubt over the long-term future of the newly launched Nations Championship. The 12-team competition will pit the Sanzaar nations – South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina – alongside invitational sides...

‘Boogieman’ to haunt Bulls midfield

The Sharks are excited by the attacking weapon they have in Jurenzo Julius. The ‘Boogieman’ was impressive in a losing cause against the Lions last week from inside centre – a position usually reserved for Sharks captain and Springbok André Esterhuizen. Julius...

Bok wing joins third-tier French club

A Springbok wing has signed with French third-division side Narbonne until the end of the season. The club confirmed the move this week, describing Aphiwe Dyantyi as a “powerful and hard-running” back capable of playing at centre or on the wing. Dyantyi, who burst...