French not backing down from red-card fight

French rugby has doubled down on its opposition to World Rugby’s 20-minute red card trial, warning it poses a “major threat” to the sport, specifically around player welfare. In a joint statement, the Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) and Ligue Nationale de Rugby...
Woodward picks bolter for Bok blockbuster

Woodward picks bolter for Bok blockbuster

Clive Woodward urges England to make a bold call by starting a teenager against the Springboks at Ellis Park in July. Writing for Daily Mail, the 2003 World Cup-winning England coach argues that 19-year-old Saracens flyer Noah Caluori is ready for the Nations...
Foote proud of Junior Boks’ first step

Foote proud of Junior Boks’ first step

Head coach Kevin Foote says the Junior Springboks’ attacking journey is only beginning after an exhilarating U20 Rugby Championship opener in Gqeberha. The Junior Boks blended a high tempo game with gritty defence in a comfortable 48-21 win against Argentina at Nelson...
Reinach reveals extent of knee injury

Reinach reveals extent of knee injury

Cobus Reinach has provided an update on the knee injury he sustained in Cape Town on Saturday. The Stormers scrumhalf limped off the field in the 60th minute of the Vodacom URC match against the Glasgow Warriors. “He’s in a brace and hasn’t been scanned yet,” Stormers...
Junior Boks’ blitz stuns Los Pumitas

Junior Boks’ blitz stuns Los Pumitas

The Junior Springboks produced a ruthless first-half display to thrash Argentina in the U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha on Monday. South Africa won 48-21 after leading 36-0 at half-time having scored six first-half tries. However, in a scrappy second half, the...