Wild card system proposed for future Rugby World Cups
American sports leagues have found great success in the wildcard system, it exists in some variation in each of the national sport…
Kim Ekin
27 Sep 2023, 1:06
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Rassie Erasmus issues public apology and offers view on referee O'Keeffe
Springboks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has shared a public apology on Twitter in the wake of South Africa's 13-8 loss to Irel…
Kim Ekin
24 Sep 2023, 6:00
Irish TV pundit Matt Williams issues 'karma' tweet for Springboks
Outspoken Australian rugby coach and Irish TV rugby pundit Matt Williams was a vocal critic of the Springboks' 7-1 bench selection…
Kim Ekin
24 Sep 2023, 5:41
Suggestions made Ireland should now lose to South Africa to face Dupont-less France
Such is the enormity of Dupont's presence that suggestions have been made now that France is the preferred quarter-final opponent …
Kim Ekin
22 Sep 2023, 15:43
'It’s hot for us gingers' - An 8-0 split, cake and Darwin's theory of evolution
The Rugby World Cup is nothing if not a wild, raucous and surprising tournament on the field - and that absolutely applies to what…
Kim Ekin
20 Sep 2023, 5:23
Report: Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx out of Rugby World Cup
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has been sent for scans following a training run scare according to head coach Jacques Nienaber.
Kim Ekin
14 Sep 2023, 4:07
'I believe in that aura': Former All Black insists team still have special it factor
A long and storied history of being at the forefront of rugby excellence earned the All Blacks their infamous "aura". Now, some su…
Kim Ekin
13 Sep 2023, 0:25
No citing for Jesse Kriel following review of tackle
Springboks centre Jesse Kriel has not been cited following his side's victory over Scotland at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille in…
Kim Ekin
12 Sep 2023, 5:48
'You've never been in the arena': All Black responds after posting 'disrespectful' video after France loss
The 83 Test halfback defended the national side by posting a video on social media where he told certain fans to "shush" because "…
Kim Ekin
11 Sep 2023, 10:01
Analysis
Stats expose where the All Blacks fell short against France
The scoreboard was not the All Blacks' friend on the opening night of the Rugby World Cup in Paris, but much of the stat sheet was…
Kim Ekin
08 Sep 2023, 23:36
Report: Michael Hooper to make shock code switch after Wallabies axing
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is set to switch rugby codes in 2024 according to a report after he was left out of Eddie …
Kim Ekin
03 Sep 2023, 17:41
'I don't even know if it is smart by Erasmus': Irish scribe questions Springboks' gamble
Irish scribe, Rúaidhrí O’Connor of the Irish Independent, took another side to the debate on the same OTB Monday Night Rugby s…
Kim Ekin
03 Sep 2023, 1:09
Crazy scenes in France as La Rochelle coach O'Gara involved with sideline player scuffle
A bizarre incident in the Top 14 clash between Clermont and La Rochelle has grabbed headlines after former Irish international and…
Kim Ekin
03 Sep 2023, 0:07
'I didn’t push enough buttons': Steve Hansen takes blame for All Blacks' 2019 semi-final defeat
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has opened up on the 2019 semi-final defeat to England which ended hopes of three consec…
Kim Ekin
02 Sep 2023, 20:16
Both Super Rugby Pacific finalists re-sign All Blacks
Both the Crusaders and Chiefs have re-signed All Blacks and All Blacks XV players for the 2024 season.
Kim Ekin
01 Sep 2023, 17:56
New data reveals rugby participation is growing significantly
Global rugby participation is on the rise, with a remarkable 11 percent increase in 2023, reaching 8.46 million players, as the sp…
Kim Ekin
01 Sep 2023, 5:00
'Seven forwards... really? Seriously?': Irish pundit calls for Springboks 'abusive' tactic to be outlawed
Former Scotland coach and Irish rugby pundit Matt Williams has slammed South Africa for the way they used their bench against New …
Kim Ekin
29 Aug 2023, 4:27
'This shouldn't even be a yellow': Ex-All Black launches defence of Scott Barrett
Ex-All Black Jeff Wilson has come to the defence of lock Scott Barrett who was yellow carded twice, leading to a red card, in the …
Kim Ekin
27 Aug 2023, 23:55
'The duo are limited': SA pundit twists the knife into All Blacks and claims Boks will win Cup
After a resounding 35-7 win over the All Blacks at Twickenham, one South African rugby pundit has put the boot into New Zealand ah…
Kim Ekin
27 Aug 2023, 19:09
'The fullback?': Springbok forwards robbed of Man of the Match
The bulk of the game was played through the forwards, with the Springboks earning penalties every conceivable way at the set piece…
Kim Ekin
25 Aug 2023, 18:55
