Japan pull out of Eight Nations competition
The Japan Rugby Football Union has withdrawn its national side from the forthcoming eight-team Test tournament involving the European Six Nations teams and Fiji later this year.
Los Pumas forward tests positive for Covid-19
Loose forward Javier Ortega Desio has been excluded from Argentina’s Rugby Championship training camp after he tested positive for Covid-19.
Barrett, Mo’unga in showdown for No 10 jersey
Ian Foster says it is a ‘two-horse race’ between Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga for the All Blacks No 10 jersey this season.
Long-term RWC plan ‘great for economy of the sport’
In a move designed to benefit host nations, World Rugby is introducing a 10-year plan that will maximise the financial impact and sporting legacy of the Rugby World Cup.
Dyantyi opens up about anxiety
Aphiwe Dyantyi has revealed he suffered an anxiety attack on one of the first occasions he braved going out in public after testing positive for a banned substance.
Van Wyk eyes England Test berth
South African-born Northampton Saints prop Francois van Wyk says he hopes to get a call-up from Eddie Jones once he becomes eligible for selection for England later this month.
Official: World Rugby delays residency rule change
World Rugby has delayed the implementation of its new five-year residency rule for another 12 months due to the exceptional disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
P Div: I played media when I called them rats
Peter de Villiers has opened up about his strained relationship with the media during his tenure as Springbok coach.
Judge acquits Etzebeth of wrongdoing
SA Rugby’s independent investigation relating to claims about a racially-charged incident involving Eben Etzebeth in Langebaan has cleared the Bok lock of any wrongdoing.
Jones: I’m responsible for England’s RWC loss
Eddie Jones says he takes full responsibility for England’s sub-par performance in the World Cup final against the Springboks in Japan last November.
