NZ open to co-host Rugby Champs but SA, Aus not on board
New Zealand are looking to co-host this year’s Rugby Championship with a southern-hemisphere partner, but South Africa and Australia are not in agreement.
Rassie gives SA teams thumbs up
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has lauded the eight provincial teams, match officials and local television broadcaster for their contribution to an attractive brand of rugby displayed during the recently concluded Preparation Series.
Highlanders in hot water after raucous party
The Highlanders have stood down six players, including All Black Josh Ioane, from their squad to face the Crusaders this Friday for breaking team standards.
Duhan to make Lions squad?
Following the completion of the Six Nations, Duhan van der Merwe has been identified as one of five players who should be considered for Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad.
Munster beat Bulls in race to land Jenkins signature
Munster have announced the signing of Springbok lock Jason Jenkins on a one-year deal.
Six Nations snubs Duhan for top award
Scotland’s South African-born wing Duhan van der Merwe has been omitted from the Six Nations list of nominees for the Player of the Tournament award despite finishing as the top try-scorer.
NZR boss hits back at All Blacks players
Mark Robinson says he is optimistic that New Zealand Rugby’s $460-million deal with US investors Silver Lake will go ahead despite a group of senior All Blacks and Black Ferns expressing concerns over the proposed investment.
NZR introduces new law trials at age-grade level
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has announced the implementation of three new law trials at school-grade level in an attempt to make the game safer for teenage players in the country.
France lose ground, Scotland on the up in rankings
France have dropped to fifth in the World Rugby rankings following their angonising 27-23 Six Nations defeat by Scotland in Paris on Friday.
Robertson gets glowing endorsement for England top job
Clive Woodward has nominated Crusaders coach Scott Robertson as his first-choice candidate to replace Eddie Jones as England boss.
