Schools wrap: Paarl giants, Grey Bloem win big

There were convincing victories for Grey College, Paarl Gimnasium and Paarl Boys’ High on day two of the Wildeklawer rugby festival. Grey Bloem bounced back from last week’s home loss to Gimmies with an eight-try, 56-14 victory against Helpmekaar. Grey flyhalf Darius...

Trokkie revving, Botha fuelled up for final lap

Juarno Augustus and Arno Botha, two former Junior Springbok giants, have left tyre tracks across rugby’s highway. Two South African powerhouse No 8s, they’ve each carried their teams to the edge of European glory this season. In this weekend’s semi-finals of the...
Sevens shrinks in bid to grow game

Sevens shrinks in bid to grow game

World Rugby confirms a new three-division SVNS Series format that reduces the number of teams in the top tier from 12 to eight from next season. The governing body said the competition model is “designed to deliver long-term financial sustainability and grow the...
Junior Boks fight back to skin Pumitas

Junior Boks fight back to skin Pumitas

Haashim Pead scored a brace of tries as the Junior Springboks overcame a first-half deficit to beat Argentina in their U20 Rugby Championship opener in Gqeberha on Thursday. Trailing 20-15 at half time, the Junior Boks scored three of their five tries in an impressive...

Dupont to drive USA 2031 hype?

USA Rugby CEO Bill Goren reveals America could potentially host Six Nations matches as part of efforts to market the sport ahead of the 2031 World Cup. Speaking to the Daily Mail’s Rugby Confidential, Goren confirmed discussions have taken place about bringing...