NZ Rugby exploring bold new move
New Zealand Rugby has reportedly opened talks with a multi-billion-dollar American investment firm about a potential game-changing partnership.
Saffa on coping with lockdown in Italy
Check out this wide-ranging interview with South Africa-born loose forward Johan Meyer, who has been coping with Covid-19 lockdown in Italy.
Watch: 15 Incredible Individual Tries
Who doesn’t enjoy seeing a brilliant counter-attacking try originating from a player’s own half? Take a look at this selection of some of the best long-range solo tries.
Best of YouTube: Nigel Owens – The Referee Grand Master
Check out this compilation of some of the wittiest and most comical moments from one of the game’s great characters, Welsh referee Nigel Owens.
‘Lions need captain to challenge Bok DNA’
Paul O’Connell believes the key to success for the British & Irish Lions in 2021 is to select a captain capable of beating the Springboks at their own game.
Cricket snub set Barrett on rugby path
Utility back Jordie Barrett has revealed the circumstances that almost drove him to quit rugby and take up cricket full time.
Proudfoot: I’ve had to learn and grow under Eddie
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has revealed how working under Eddie Jones has been an ‘eye-opener’ compared to his time with the Springboks.
Beaumont to hand Japan tier-1 status
World Rugby is set to certify Japan as a tier-one rugby nation following the Brave Blossoms successful run at the 2019 World Cup.
Steyn eyes Lions series
Frans Steyn has highlighted the difference in his awareness and appreciation of the Boks’ 2007 and 2019 World Cup wins, and his hopes of facing the 2021 Lions next year.
Silver lining for return-to-play protocols
World Rugby has confirmed in its return-to-play guidelines that matches do not have to be played behind closed doors until a vaccine to the Covid-19 pandemic is freely available.
