New tackle rules get green light

World Rugby has confirmed that tackle height in the amateur game will be lowered from 1 July as part of a global push to improve player safety. Under the new law variation, tackles must be made below the waist or at the base of the sternum, replacing the previous...
Alexander: Nations Championship a game-changer

Alexander: Nations Championship a game-changer

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander believes the Nations Championship is the first step towards establishing a global rugby season. Alexander, a long-time advocate for a unified rugby calendar and closer alignment between the northern and southern hemispheres, was among...

Bulls unchanged for URC final

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has backed the team that beat the Glasgow Warriors to get the job done in Friday night’s URC final at Croke Park. The visitors are unchanged for the rematch against defending champions Leinster, with fullback Willie le Roux and...

Furlong returns for Leinster, Porter ruled out

Leinster have made three changes to their team for Friday night’s Vodacom URC final against the Bulls at Croke Park. Ireland tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong returns to the starting XV after missing the quarter-final and semi-final victories through injury, with Thomas...