Valke in financial trouble
The Valke rugby union could face legal action from trade union Sports Employees Unite after failing to pay both player and staff salaries in July.
Gosper laments cancellation of sevens events
World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper says while the cancellation of the Cape Town and Dubai legs of the World Sevens Series is disappointing, it’s in the best interest of the global rugby community.
‘World Rugby trying to undermine Boks’
Corne Krige believes World Rugby’s planned key law change to reduce the number of permitted substitutes per match is an attempt to undermine South African rugby and the Springboks.
Laumape eyes November return
Ngani Laumape hopes to recover in time to feature for the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship later this year despite requiring surgery after breaking his arm.
Rassie: You’ll never coach a successful team if it’s not transformed
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has spoken out against those ‘moaning’ about transformation without having full understanding of what it means.
Jones: Super Rugby Aotearoa model is way forward
England coach Eddie Jones believes Super Rugby Aotearoa is pointing the way forward for any potential new southern-hemisphere franchise competition.
Column: Broken dreams
Chiliboy Ralepelle the player is done. Chiliboy Ralepelle the man has a shot at redemption, writes RYAN VREDE in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Chiefs star laments controversial ref call
Centre Anton Lienert-Brown has expressed his frustration at referee Brendon Pickerill’s decision to award a match-defining penalty to the Blues without consulting the TMO first.
NZ Rugby submits three options for new comp
A new report suggests New Zealand Rugby has tabled three draft options for a trans-Tasman competition to replace Vodacom Super Rugby in 2021.
Premiership to accept extended Test window
English Premiership clubs have reluctantly accepted World Rugby’s plan to hold extra Test matches – including the Rugby Championship – during December.
