‘Stop Aussie, Kiwi refereeing virus’

Former Irish referee Owen Doyle has criticised the contrasting approaches to officiating in the northern and southern hemispheres. Writing for The Irish Times, Doyle argued that the recent Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between the Springboks and All Blacks...

Exeter explain Bok’s absence

Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba is still waiting for his first appearance of the season after missing the Exeter Chiefs’ opening two matches. The 30-year-old sat out Exeter’s Premiership Rugby Cup victory against the Bristol Bears before being omitted again for their...
Key Lion stays with the Pride

Key Lion stays with the Pride

The Lions have extended the contract of one of their standout players by three years. Flyhalf Chris Smith, who joined the Pride last year from French Pro D2 club Oyonnax, will remain in Joburg until 2029. ‘The General’ scored 154 points in 18 URC matches last season...

Ex-Wallabies captain calls for ref ban

Michael Hooper says Italian referee Andrea Piardi should not be put in charge of matches involving Australia again. Piardi yellow-carded captain Harry Wilson, Hunter Paisami, Ryan Lonergan and Joseph Suaalii during the final 12 minutes of the Wallabies’ 42-38 victory...

Everitt demands more from Edinburgh

Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt has challenged his side to find consistency when they host the Stormers at Hive Stadium on Friday night. The Scottish club opened their URC campaign with an impressive 34-29 away win over Ulster, but Everitt knows his team must produce...