Pat Lam names returning fly-half for 'one of the tougher challenges'
After sustaining a hamstring injury in their round one victory over Leicester Tigers in October, fly-half AJ MacGinty will make hi…
Grant Constable
04 Jan 2024, 7:17
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Young Connacht winger suspended for breakdown incident
Connacht winger Byron Ralston has faced a disciplinary hearing after being cited for an act of foul play in the 39th minute of the…
Grant Constable
09 Jan 2024, 9:47
'I think we should speak about it' - Maro Itoje on lucrative deals and facing the Bulls
Maro Itoje is fully focussed on the task at hand as his Saracens side get ready to take on the Bulls in Pretoria on in the opening…
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Grant Constable
08 Dec 2023, 10:05
'It wasn't easy, I can promise you that' - Willie le Roux on RWC semi final
With the Bulls readying to face Saracens in round 1 of the Champions Cup at Loftus Versfeld this coming weekend, Jim Hamilton went…
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Grant Constable
08 Dec 2023, 5:59
WATCH: Popular 'Boks Office' show returns, FREE to view on RPTV
At 37-years-old, veteran Springbok Deon Fourie went from replacement loose forward to ending the 2023 Rugby World Cup final at hoo…
Grant Constable
07 Dec 2023, 7:29
Huge blow for US rugby as former MLR winner reportedly goes bust
Reports suggest that Major League Rugby is in for another blow, as Rugby New York appear to be the latest team to go under.
Grant Constable
06 Dec 2023, 10:43
Pools confirmed for opening round of HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024
The pools have been confirmed ahead of the opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 at The Sevens Stadium in D…
Grant Constable
05 Dec 2023, 6:16
Back your team for reduced ticket prices in unique new promotion
In association with Coup Gagnant, you can now back your team to reach the final of the Investec Champions Cup Final 2024 or EPCR C…
Grant Constable
01 Dec 2023, 2:20
Owen Farrell announces international break to ‘prioritise’ well-being
England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for this season’s Six Nations Championship after today announcing that he wil…
Grant Constable
29 Nov 2023, 9:45
Both carded in the World Cup final, Kolbe and Cane are now teammates
After a dramatic Rugby World Cup final that had completely different outcomes for each of them, Cheslin Kolbe and Sam Cane are now…
Grant Constable
28 Nov 2023, 4:44
SA Rugby Awards nominees feature RWC winners but no clear favourite
SA Rugby has today announced the nominees for their annual awards, covering nine categories that includes the prestigious SA Rugby…
Grant Constable
28 Nov 2023, 2:46
In pictures: Jacques Nienaber in good spirits at first Leinster training
Double world Cup winning coach Jacques Nienaber has arrived at Leinster and was today spotted getting to work at training.
Grant Constable
27 Nov 2023, 9:45
Leicester celebrate milestones as Los Pumas skipper returns
Leicester Tigers have named Julián Montoya to start and skipper the side when they travel to Kingsholm to take on Gloucester Rugb…
Grant Constable
24 Nov 2023, 7:02
Bath captain's ingenuity earns him prestigious business award
Bath Rugby second row Gj Van Velze was today announced as the recipient of this season's first RPA Vodafone Business Gain Line Awa…
Grant Constable
23 Nov 2023, 10:53
World Rugby announce exciting HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 schedule
Three rounds will take place over three continents between January and May with the top four teams set to qualify for the high-sta…
Grant Constable
22 Nov 2023, 6:40
Handre Pollard on unique RWC experience and life at Leicester
Less than a month has passed since Handre Pollard kicked South Africa to a historic 12-11 win over New Zealand in the Rugby World …
Grant Constable
21 Nov 2023, 9:53
WATCH: Aphiwe Dyantyi monstered by Irish duo in first Sharks home game
After serving a four year suspension for a doping offence, electric winger Aphiwe Dyantyi is back in action and looking to make a …
Grant Constable
19 Nov 2023, 9:46
Former Wallaby takes over as Rugby Australia boss is ousted
Rugby Australia have confirmed that after a late night meeting, the board have elected former Wallabies back Daniel Herbert as the…
Grant Constable
19 Nov 2023, 6:03
Heated exchange as referee has to tell coach 'Don't you touch me'
Dragons beat Ospreys 20-5 in United Rugby Championship's round 5 Welsh derby at Rodney Parade, recording their first home win in m…
Grant Constable
19 Nov 2023, 4:30
Excitement in Osaka as teams ready for Asian qualifier for 2024 Olympics
Following Samoa's men and Fiji's women qualifying for Paris 2024 in the latest round of Olympic Sevens qualification in Brisbane l…
Grant Constable
16 Nov 2023, 9:15
Touching ceremony uniquely honours home town hero 'Ox' Nché
Widely acknowledged as one of the most vital cogs in the Springbok machine that won the World Cup in France, Retshegofaditswe “O…
Grant Constable
15 Nov 2023, 8:43
Law explained as hookers appear to creep closer and closer to the lineout
The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France put the game under the spotlight like never before, as new fans from around the globe tuned in …
Grant Constable
09 Nov 2023, 10:32
Olympic qualification on the line with 2023 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship
Brisbane's Ballymore Stadium is all set to host the 2023 edition of the annual Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship on 10-12 November…
Grant Constable
08 Nov 2023, 2:37
Irish sports icon rips into Johnny Sexton's 'we won' statement
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton had good reason to be distraught after another disappointing Rugby World Cup quarter-final exit, aga…
Grant Constable
07 Nov 2023, 13:17
'Who knows, maybe we leave the Boks out' - Jake White on returning stars
Following a gruelling Rugby World Cup and then a week of celebrations, World Cup winning Springbok players will gradually return t…
Grant Constable
07 Nov 2023, 4:12
Irish TV pundit clips up 12 incidents where Boks beasted All Blacks
In the aftermath of what was another epic contest in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final, there has been plenty said about how the Spri…
Grant Constable
02 Nov 2023, 11:33
Aphiwe Dyantyi gets first start after serving four year suspension
The Sharks and the Ospreys meet in a historic match at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday night, as it will be the first time a United…
Grant Constable
02 Nov 2023, 10:10
Springbok winger’s generous act puts him up there with Sonny Bill Williams
It was a birthday like no other, as Cheslin Kolbe turned 30 on the day of the 2023 Rugby World Cup final. And what a day, and nigh…
Grant Constable
01 Nov 2023, 11:24
Cheslin Kolbe is STILL strapped up from the World Cup final, 4 days later
The Springbok celebrations have shown no sign of stopping since they beat New Zealand 12-11 in the Rugby World Cup final at the St…
Grant Constable
01 Nov 2023, 7:26
Siya Kolisi's classy gesture after alleged Jordie Barrett snub
The double World Cup winning champion Springboks arrived in South Africa today, touching down at OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg …
Grant Constable
31 Oct 2023, 7:25
Born in 7s - How some RWC 2023 finalists honed their skills
A fascinating look at the Springbok and All Blacks stars who will be in the RWC final, but were sevens standouts in a previous lif…
Grant Constable
27 Oct 2023, 11:43
RWC 2019 winning halfback pairing return for final with New Zealand
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named his 23 to take on old rivals New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final at…
Grant Constable
26 Oct 2023, 1:59
Michael Cheika changes three as Argentina prepare for England rematch
Michael Cheika has named his team to face England in the third place play-off at Stade de France in Paris on Friday night.
Grant Constable
25 Oct 2023, 10:02
RWC 2023 semi finals: Double rematch in store as we digest a wet weekend
And just like that, we’ve got a southern hemisphere Rugby World Cup final to look forward to
Grant Constable
23 Oct 2023, 8:17
The Nigel Owens verdict on the big calls that upset a nation
After what was arguably one of the best weekends of Rugby World Cup action fans have seen, there were a number of incidents that h…
Grant Constable
19 Oct 2023, 7:55
England's 'inside man' could be a concern for the Springboks
England's S&C coach Aled Walters has spent enough time with the Springboks to know exactly how they operate.
Grant Constable
18 Oct 2023, 4:50
WRU statement clarifies what went on with their disappearing numbers
The Welsh Rugby Union have had to clarify what happened when just minutes after kick-off against Argentina in their quarter-final …
Grant Constable
17 Oct 2023, 3:36
RWC 2023 quarters: Thrilling weekend proved ultimate advert for rugby
We knew the quarter finals would be close but nobody could have predicted the unbelievable intensity of a weekend producing four c…
Grant Constable
16 Oct 2023, 6:34
Ireland number eight says how they plan to face the Haka
Caelan Dorris knows the enormity of what is to come in Paris. While Ireland have had success over New Zealand in recent years, the…
Grant Constable
13 Oct 2023, 10:31
Fiji ready for another England scalp as team is named for knockouts
Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his 23-man match-day squad to play England in their Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final in…
Grant Constable
13 Oct 2023, 8:43
Antoine Dupont returns from injury as France name powerful team
French head coach Fabien Galthié has named his side to take on the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Stade de Fr…
Grant Constable
13 Oct 2023, 4:53
Libbok gets the nod as Springboks ready for France
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named his matchday 23 to face France in Stade de France on Sunday.
Grant Constable
13 Oct 2023, 1:58
Michael Cheika changes two for Argentina's knockout clash with Wales
Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named his 23-man match-day squad to face Wales in the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final a…
Grant Constable
12 Oct 2023, 9:13
Ireland name RWC rookie on the bench for All Blacks clash
Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand at Stade de …
Grant Constable
11 Oct 2023, 6:09
'They were burning flags and now they are picking teams' - Rassie Erasmus
With a quarter final meeting with hosts France looming large, Springboks director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has spoken about the tas…
Grant Constable
11 Oct 2023, 4:20
France RWC has already surpassed Japan 2019 in multiple areas
Ahead of the knockout stages of this year's Rugby World Cup, World Rugby and France 2023 have already announced some record-breaki…
Grant Constable
10 Oct 2023, 6:19
'Gutted' Fiji coach knows exactly what they need to do before England
Fiji's Rugby World Cup 2023 journey has been nothing short of dramatic. After coming painfully close to beating Wales, then succes…
Grant Constable
09 Oct 2023, 7:29
RWC 2023 R5: Quarter finals confirmed while Portugal light up Toulouse
The final round of Rugby World Cup 2023 saved the best for last, with a thrilling match that was the final piece in the fairly str…
Grant Constable
09 Oct 2023, 3:45
Josua Tuisova starts in Fiji team with multiple changes for Portugal
Fiji have named their team to take on Portugal in Toulouse in what is the final match of Pool play in Rugby World Cup 2023.
Grant Constable
06 Oct 2023, 11:23
Carreras returns as Argentina name team for decider with Japan
Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has named his matchday 23 to face Japan in Nantes on Sunday, with Santiago Carreras returning …
Grant Constable
06 Oct 2023, 5:09
Scotland team announced for knockout clash with Ireland
Gregor Townsend has named the Scotland team to face Ireland in the crucial Pool B decider at Stade de France on Saturday, 7 Octobe…
Grant Constable
05 Oct 2023, 9:21
Andy Farrell names imposing Ireland team for Scotland decider
Head coach Andy Farrell has named his the Ireland team that will take on Scotland in the crucial Pool B decider on Saturday.
Grant Constable
05 Oct 2023, 8:30
Former Ireland lock Jean Kleyn on how he feels about them now
Carrying the distinct honour of having donned the green of Ireland at the last Rugby World Cup, and now proudly wearing a slightly…
Grant Constable
05 Oct 2023, 3:57
Dupont trains but unavailable as France name team for Italy
France's head coach, Fabien Galthié, has unveiled his 23-man squad for the upcoming Pool A match against Italy at OL Stadium in L…
Grant Constable
04 Oct 2023, 4:45
Rugby weeps as Josua Tuisova family tragedy emerges
Fijian star Josua Tuisova reportedly learned of tragic news just hours prior to kick off of the Pool C clash against Georgia in Bo…
Grant Constable
03 Oct 2023, 7:43
RWC 2023 R4: All Blacks fire, Georgia close and Boks get it done
In an action-packed week 4 of Rugby World Cup 2023, the tournament delivered yet again with plenty of entertaining rugby
Grant Constable
02 Oct 2023, 4:44
Exciting Fiji team named to continue their good run of form
Fiji's head coach, Simon Raiwalui, has announced his squad for the pivotal Pool C match against Georgia at Stade de Bordeaux on Se…
Grant Constable
28 Sep 2023, 7:19
Cheika includes debutants as Argentina legend approaches record
Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has announced the 23-man squad for their Pool D clash against Chile at Stade de la Beaujoire i…
Grant Constable
28 Sep 2023, 2:41
Italy make key changes for showdown against New Zealand
Italy have named their team for the upcoming Pool A match against New Zealand at OL Stadium in Lyon on Friday, 29 September.
Grant Constable
27 Sep 2023, 3:06
Powerful winger picked to start for Samoa against Japan
Samoa's head coach Seilala Mapusua has announced four changes to his lineup for their upcoming Pool D clash against Japan in Toulo…
Grant Constable
26 Sep 2023, 11:07
Japan make just two important changes for Samoa challenge
Japan's head coach, Jamie Joseph, has revealed the lineup for their upcoming clash against Samoa in Pool D, scheduled at Stadium d…
Grant Constable
26 Sep 2023, 10:41
Kwagga Smith shares his feelings on the infamous 7-1 split
Following South Africa's tense 13-8 Pool B loss to Ireland this past weekend in Paris, flanker Smith has reflected on the match an…
Grant Constable
26 Sep 2023, 9:58
NZ coach admits which match got the All Blacks players 'buzzing'
New Zealand's defence coach spoke on Monday following another fascinating weekend of Rugby World Cup 2023, touching on what impres…
Grant Constable
25 Sep 2023, 9:50
RWC 2023 R3: Ireland prevail, tier 2 thriller and Australia are out
The third round of Rugby World Cup 2023 lived up to its billing, delivering some classic matches and plenty of talking points. Her…
Grant Constable
25 Sep 2023, 3:53
Wales bring back the big guns for crunch Wallabies clash
Warren Gatland has named his side to take on the Wallabies in Lyon on Sunday, in what is one of the most important matches of the …
Grant Constable
22 Sep 2023, 5:12
Sheehan on bench as Ireland name team for Springboks
Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup showdown against South Africa at th…
Grant Constable
21 Sep 2023, 7:58
Powerful Georgian team named for giant clash with rivals Portugal
Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili has made eight changes to his starting XV from the team that lost 35-15 to Australia as he to…
Grant Constable
21 Sep 2023, 7:06
Cheika makes 3 changes as Argentina ready for Samoa challenge
Los Pumas head coach Michael Cheika has named their team to face Samoa in Pool D's intriguing clash at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in …
Grant Constable
20 Sep 2023, 9:47
Samoa opt for continuity with strong team picked for Argentina
Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua has named his 23-man match day squad to face Argentina in Pool D at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Sa…
Grant Constable
20 Sep 2023, 9:04
Tonga's 'physical brutality' is the thing Scotland fear most
While Tonga succumbed to a powerful Ireland unit on Saturday, suffering a 59-16 defeat, they now look forward to a crunch challeng…
Grant Constable
19 Sep 2023, 11:09
Cipriani on why RWC 2023 winner is either France or Springboks
Former England number ten Danny Cipriani has chatted on the official Rugby World Cup podcast to share his thoughts on a number of …
Grant Constable
19 Sep 2023, 7:09
'We thought the tibia was off': Le Roux Malan as All Black centre visits
Rugby showed its softer side on Monday when New Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown took the time to visit Namibia's injury-stricke…
Grant Constable
18 Sep 2023, 15:18
Rugby Championship inclusion would be massive - Fiji coach
Following Fiji's famous 22-15 win over the Wallabies in Pool C on Sunday, kicking ocach Seremaia Bai has reflected on what was a h…
Grant Constable
18 Sep 2023, 7:38
RWC 2023 R2: Fantastic Fiji, record points and Marler's header
Another exciting round of Rugby World Cup 2023 is behind us and with it brought plenty of intrigue, points, and funny moments. Hos…
Grant Constable
18 Sep 2023, 3:46
'We thought the tibia was off': Le Roux Malan as All Black centre visits
Rugby showed its softer side on Monday when New Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown took the time to visit Namibia's injury-stricke…
Grant Constable
18 Sep 2023, 1:03
Leitch to snatch record as Japan team for England is named
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his 23-man match-day squad to face England in Pool D at Stade de Nice on Sunday, 17 Septem…
Grant Constable
15 Sep 2023, 9:10
Botia to bolster back-row as Fiji make four changes for Australia
Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his match-day 23 to face Australia in Pool C at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne…
Grant Constable
15 Sep 2023, 6:17
France player ratings vs Uruguay | Rugby World Cup 2023
France beat Uruguay 27-12 in a game that surprised many, as Uruguay threatened and France failed to rack up the kind of score fans…
Opinion
Grant Constable
14 Sep 2023, 16:54
Ireland make four changes for upcoming clash with Tonga
Head Coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day Squad for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup clash against Tonga in Nantes (…
Grant Constable
14 Sep 2023, 8:41
Four RWC debutants named in Wales team to take on Portugal
Wales have announced their team to take on Portugal at Stade de Nice in their Pool c match on Saturday. Wales, coming off a narrow…
Grant Constable
13 Sep 2023, 9:06
RWC 2023 R1: Drop goal hat trick, no-look kick and Fiji lighting it up
Rugby World Cup 2023 burst into life on Friday night with the host nation celebrating yet another famous tournament win over the t…
Grant Constable
11 Sep 2023, 4:01
France player ratings vs New Zealand | Rugby World Cup 2023
A Mark Telea try gave New Zealand the lead just two minutes into the Rugby World Cup 2023 opening match in Paris, but France came …
Grant Constable
08 Sep 2023, 17:47
