Major changes for SA Rugby
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has lauded a host of constitutional changes accepted at a general council meeting in Cape Town on Friday as a ‘watershed moment’ for the South African game. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
‘CT deserves better than Newlands’
Executive mayor Patricia de Lille has confirmed the city council are locked in negotiations with SA Rugby to host a Springbok Test match at the Cape Town Stadium.
‘NZ must back Boks’ RWC bid’
A Kiwi rugby writer says that New Zealand rugby can help the Springboks rise again by backing South Africa’s bid to host the 2023 World Cup.
Joubert hangs up Test whistle
Craig Joubert has announced his retirement from Test refereeing to take up a World Rugby job developing elite young match officials.
England power to perfect finish
Jonathan Joseph scored a brace as England beat Australia 37-21 at Twickenham and finished the 2016 season unbeaten. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Hughes at No 8 for England
Eddie Jones has made two changes to his England side to face Australia in Saturday’s Test at Twickenham.
Wallabies tweak back row
Lopeti Timani will start at No 8 as one of four changes to the Wallabies starting lineup for Saturday's Test against England in London.
‘Return of the north’
World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper has highlighted the increasing strength of the northern hemisphere's international teams following November's end-of-year Tests.
Boks plunge to new depths
South Africa will finish the 2016 season in sixth position in the World Rugby rankings after suffering eight defeats in 12 Tests this year.
Coetzee keen to keep Bok job
Bok coach Allister Coetzee is adamant that he wants to remain in the job, but has conceded that he would be willing to resign if there is no improvement next year.
