‘Sevens changes were discussed last year’

A World Rugby spokesman has said there will be no reversal on the decision to scrap the quarter-final stage from the Hamilton and Sydney Sevens tournaments.

Watch: Faf opens up on World Cup

Danny Care and Chris Ashton interview Faf de Klerk on his famous South Africa swimwear, winning the World Cup and the boozy celebrations that followed.

Delay in naming new Bok coach

The official appointment of the new Bok coach – widely expected to be Jacques Nienaber – may only be ratified in the new year.

ABs complete coaching team

Former Kings assistant coach Brad Mooar has been confirmed as the All Blacks’ new attack coach.

Sharks Team of the Decade

ANDRE HUISAMEN selects the best players who represented the Sharks between 2010 and 2019.

Sevens format changes lead to ‘anger’

World Rugby faces a serious backlash after making format changes to the Sevens Series men’s tournament that will see the winners of the four pools in Hamilton progress straight to the semi-finals.

New Zealand lock suspended

Highlanders lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit has been suspended from rugby for four weeks after he was found guilty of ‘serious misconduct’ at a New Zealand Rugby hearing.

Watch: Eben’s intercept try

Bok lock Eben Etzebeth scored a superb intercept try for Toulon in a big Top 14 win over Clermont.

Mongalo cleared of indecent assault charges

Former Lions defence coach Joey Mongalo has released the official statement confirming he has been acquitted on a charge of sexual assault following a successful appeal.

Book review: Bullet Proof

As Christmas approaches, we review former Springbok hooker James Dalton’s compelling book: Bullet Proof.