Ex-Irish ref: No eye for an eye for Eben

Former referee Owen Doyle says Eben Etzebeth’s eye-gouge leaves “no mitigation” while James Ryan’s reduced ban exposes major flaws in rugby’s disciplinary system. Writing in The Irish Times, Doyle said the footage of the Bok lock pressing his thumb toward Wales flank...
Wallabies want Boks in RWC quarter-final

Wallabies want Boks in RWC quarter-final

Captain Harry Wilson says a potential 2027 quarter-final with the Springboks is exactly the challenge the Wallabies must seek at their own World Cup. Australia were drawn in Pool A alongside the All Blacks, Chile and Hong Kong, setting up a potential knockout clash...

‘Dream’ RWC draw for debutants Hong Kong

Hong Kong coach Logan Asplin says being pitted against the All Blacks and Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup is “a dream come true”. Asplin and Hong Kong captain Josh Hrstich were born in New Zealand and their eyes lit up as they watched the draw in Sydney on a live...
Boks’ 2027 RWC opponents confirmed

Boks’ 2027 RWC opponents confirmed

The Springboks have been drawn in Pool B for the 2027 World Cup in Australia. The four-time winners, targeting an unprecedented hat-trick of titles, will face Italy, Georgia and Romania in the pool stage of the expanded 24-team global showpiece. The Boks have faced...

Bok trio up for SA players award

MyPlayers has announced the nominees for the 2025 Players’ Player of the Year Awards. Among the nominees for the Men’s Fifteens Players’ Player of the Year are Pieter-Steph du Toit, Ox Nche and Malcolm Marx, all of whom were also honoured as nominees for the World...