Joseph: Rugby Champs Japan’s ultimate dream

Japan coach Jamie Joseph says inclusion in the Rugby Championship is the ‘the ultimate’ goal for the Brave Blossoms. 

New school sports initiative targets Eastern Cape

SuperSport CEO Marc Jury says the new SuperSport Schools initiative will be deliberately deployed in more disadvantaged areas, with a particular focus on the Eastern Cape. DYLAN JACK reports. 

Ex-Junior Bok set for NFL trial

Former Junior Bok wing Lloyd Greeff is set to move to California in an attempt to try out as a kicker for American football teams.

Brussow: Rassie moved past ‘bigger is better’

Former Springbok flank Heinrich Brussow says Rassie Erasmus was one of the first South African coaches to pick players based on their skill rather than their size.

Coetzee’s heartfelt goodbye message to Ulster

Bulls-bound loose forward Marcell Coetzee says he’ll reflect on his time at Ulster in Ireland with utmost gratitude for the opportunities the club gave him and the memories he shared with the fans.

All Blacks to transition into reality TV stars

Former All Blacks and Chiefs duo Stephen Donald and Liam Messam are set to feature in the second season of a rugby reality TV series.

Ex-All Black sentenced for ‘savage’ assault on woman

Former All Black Zac Guildford has been named as the man responsible for punching a woman in the face in a 2019 incident.

Rugby lost R20bn in revenue due to Covid-19

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin estimates the sport has suffered a R20-billion hit in lost revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sale coach amazed by De Jager’s attitude after injury

Sale Sharks coach Alex Sanderson has revealed the remarkable dedication displayed by Lood de Jager to ensure he recovers from his latest injury setback in time to face the British & Irish Lions.

Warburton: Rainbow Cup was a ‘mishmash’ concept

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton has slammed the concept of the Rainbow Cup and hit out at PRO14 Rugby bosses for ‘almost shamelessly going wherever the money is’.