Wasps coach: Farrell didn’t mean it

Wasps coach Lee Blackett has defended Owen Farrell after the Saracens player was red-carded for a dangerous tackle in Saturday’s Premiership clash.

Farrell has to correct tackle technique

Owen Farrell must face a lengthy ban for his horrendous high tackle against Wasps, but this time also has to be used to address his perennially problematic tackle technique, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Watch: Farrell sent off for high tackle

Saracens flyhalf Owen Farrell was shown a red card after this horrendous high tackle during Saturday’s English premiership defeat by Wasps.

Reds beat Brumbies in dead rubber

The Reds finished their round-robin campaign on a high by claiming a 26-7 win over the Brumbies in Brisbane on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Watch: Xhosa commentary for other sport

Check out this hilarious video from Bok Memes showing what it might be like if rugby’s Xhosa commentary was used for other sport.

Highlights: North vs South 

The North vs South derby certainly lived up to the hype with plenty of skilful, running rugby on display from start to finish. Check out the highlights from the highly-entertaining clash.

Rewind: Springboks vs All Blacks (2018 & 2019)

The Springboks would have faced the All Blacks at Eden Park in the Rugby Championship today. Look back at highlights from the recent encounters between the great rivals.

Top of the log Exeter, Bristol flex their muscles

The Bristol Bears moved up to second in the standings after beating Worcester Warriors 36-13, while log-leaders Exeter Chiefs edged the Northampton Saints 22-19 in the English Premiership on Friday.

Eloff scores late to send Rebels into playoffs

South African prop Cabous Eloff scored a last-minute converted try as the Rebels edged the Force 34-30 in Newcastle on Saturday to secure a place in the playoffs for the first time in history.

Argentina hit by another coronavirus scare

Plans to stage the Rugby Championship in New Zealand later this year could again come under revision after Argentina confirmed that several players tested positive for Covid-19.