Fainga’a quits Clermont for World Cup dream

Fainga’a quits Clermont for World Cup dream

Folau Fainga’a has been granted an early release from Clermont to return home and reignite his Wallabies ambitions ahead of the 2027 World Cup in Australia. The 30-year-old hooker will leave the French Top 14 side in November to join the Waratahs, where he hopes to...

Boks to lose Rassie?

SA Rugby still hasn’t extended the contract of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus. According to Rapport, the Bok boss already has at least two other offers on the table as his current deal with SA Rugby runs only until the 2027 World Cup in Australia. While that...

Nienaber enjoying Irish adventure

Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has explained his decision to extend his contract with Leinster. Nienaber recently signed a new deal that will keep him at the Irish powerhouse until June 2027. The World Cup in Australia starts on 1 October. “It’s family first...

Tug of war brewing over Bok fullback

The Lions are set to lose their star fullback if a new contract isn’t offered to him soon. According to Rapport, the Lions have not yet reached a deal for a contract extension with Quan Horn. His current contract ends in June next year, and the Vodacom Bulls have...

Fassi’s Bok season over

Apehelele Fassi is highly likely to miss the remaining Springbok Tests this year. The fullback left the field during the Boks’ 43-10 win over the All Blacks in Wellington due to a fracture in his leg, which required surgery. MORE: Bok star goes under the knife...
Wallabies rocked by major Bledisloe setback

Wallabies rocked by major Bledisloe setback

The Wallabies’ bid to break their Eden Park curse has taken a hit. Just two days after being named in Joe Schmidt’s 34-man squad, Rugby Australia confirmed on Saturday that powerhouse loose forward Rob Valetini would not travel to Auckland for the opening Bledisloe...