Gardner: I got Farrell call wrong

Referee Angus Gardner has admitted that he should have penalised England’s Owen Farrell for his controversial tackle on Bok centre André Esterhuizen.

Schmidt to quit coaching after World Cup

Andy Farrell will take over as Ireland’s head coach following the 2019 World Cup, with Joe Schmidt confirming he will ‘finish coaching to prioritise family commitments’.

13 Springboks in Barbarians squad

Barbarians coach Rassie Erasmus will have 13 Springboks in his squad for Saturday’s match against Argentina at Twickenham.

Ireland win big three World Rugby awards

Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton won the 2018 World Rugby Player of the Year award at Sunday night’s ceremony in Monaco.

Dyantyi wins World Rugby award

Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi was named the 2018 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year at Sunday night’s ceremony in Monaco.

Home nations oppose global league

World Rugby’s proposal for a 12-team global league has been met with resistance from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Thomas attacked for being gay

Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas was the victim of a homophobic assault in Cardiff on Saturday night.

‘Substitutions can’t be pre-planned’

Former Bok coach Jake White says there isn’t an exact science when it comes to the art of making good substitutions.

World Rugby appointment for Alexander

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has been elected to World Rugby’s executive council.

‘Historic day for Pacific Islands’

World Rugby has welcomed Fiji and Samoa onto an expanded council, while confirming that New Zealand will host the 2021 Women’s World Cup.