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James Murphy Blitzboks Sevens
sport

Blitzboks forced into late change ahead of Sydney Sevens

Wayne Barnes and Springboks fullback Willie Le Roux seen arguing rugby test
Rugby

WATCH | Best rugby videos of the year: bloopers, big hits and more

Arendse Springboks World XV
Rugby

World XV rugby team of the year: Plenty Springboks feature!

James Murphy Blitzboks Sevens
Sevens

Blitzboks forced into late change ahead of Sydney Sevens

Wayne Barnes and Springboks fullback Willie Le Roux seen arguing rugby test
Rugby

WATCH | Best rugby videos of the year: bloopers, big hits and more

Arendse Springboks World XV
Rugby

World XV rugby team of the year: Plenty Springboks feature!

The Springboks rugby
Rugby

MUST-WATCH: The 208 greatest rugby moments of 2022!

By Craig Lewis24-12-2022 11:14

Check out this humorous and entertaining video recapping some of the best rugby moments from this past year.

World Rugby has activated a series of new law directives. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images.
Rugby

New law directives, including shot clock, to help World Rugby speed up game

By Mariette Adams23-12-2022 13:02

World Rugby has announced a series of law applications which will be implemented game-wide from 1 January 2023 aimed at speeding up the game.

Springboks SA Rugby Etzebeth
Rugby

World XV team of the year: We make our picks!

By Craig Lewis22-12-2022 14:53

With the 2022 Test rugby season having drawn to a close, we take up the challenge of selecting a World XV of the top players from this year.

A World Rugby Sevens group photo of all the team captains in Cape Town. Photo: Getty Images.
Sevens

South Africa to host World Rugby Sevens challenger event

By Mariette Adams21-12-2022 15:44

South Africa has been confirmed as the host nation for the three-day men’s and women’s World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in April 2023.

Tricky Ricky Blizboks World Rugby Sevens Series Getty Images
Sevens

Blitzboks get lucky with Hamilton Sevens pool draw

By Mariette Adams21-12-2022 11:36

The Blitzboks will be rather pleased with the outcome of the World Rugby draw for next month’s Hamilton Sevens scheduled for 21-21 January.

Bernard Laporte World Rugby Cup Photo Brendan Moran:Sportsfile
Rugby

World Rugby responds to Laporte’s conviction

By Mariette Adams14-12-2022 09:08

World Rugby in crisis after Vice-Chairman Bernard Laporte receives two-year suspended prison sentence and huge fine on corruption charges.

World Rugby
Rugby

World Rugby responds to shocking corruption ruling

By Craig Lewis14-12-2022 09:05

World Rugby has responded to vice-chairman Bernard Laporte receiving a two-year suspended term on corruption charges.

Kenya Independence Day World Rugby Sevens
Sevens

World Rugby celebrates Kenya Independence Day

By Mariette Adams12-12-2022 15:36

World Rugby wishes Kenya happy Independence Day with brilliant compilation video of the country’s sevens rugby team and their joyous fans.

Aseza Hele Springbok Women's Sevens
Sevens

Springbok Women’s Sevens rope in World Cup star for Cape Town tournament

By Mariette Adams05-12-2022 18:45

Renfred Dazel has called up South African fifteens World Cup star Aseza Hele and Anacadia Minnaar to join his squad for the Cape Town Sevens.

Shilton van Wyk scored two tries for the Blitzboks in the Dubai Sevens final
Sevens

Record-breaking Blitzboks clinch historic Dubai title

By Mariette Adams03-12-2022 18:14

The Blitzboks produced one of their most dominant performances in recent history to thump Ireland 21-5 and win a fourth straight Dubai title.

Rassie Erasmus
Rugby

Rassie reveals: Why I’m on social media!

By Craig Lewis01-12-2022 07:14

Rassie Erasmus has reiterated the importance and power of social media, admitting he had to change his approach to using this platform.

Peter de Villiers and Rassie Erasmus Gallo Images
Rugby

WATCH: P Divvy weighs in on Rassie Erasmus saga

By Mariette Adams30-11-2022 21:29

Peter de Villiers has denounced Rassie Erasmus and insinuated that the SA Rugby director of rugby’s attack on referees is hypocritical.

Cape Town Sevens Series. World Rugby
Sevens

World Rugby to revamp Sevens Series

By Mariette Adams30-11-2022 16:15

World Rugby confirms Sevens Series will be remodelled to include seven rounds, in seven destinations and a reduced number of men’s teams.

Blitzboks World Rugby Jerusalema
Sevens

Blitzboks pass World Rugby vibe check with Jerusalema challenge

By Mariette Adams30-11-2022 10:16

The Blitzboks pulled off a perfect version of the viral Jersalema Challenge at the official World Rugby Sevens media shoot in Dubai.

World Rugby Springboks
Rugby

Are the final World Rugby rankings an accurate reflection?

By Craig Lewis29-11-2022 16:12

The Springboks only just finished fourth in the World Rugby rankings, which do make for interesting reading at the end of the Test season.

Rassie Erasmus
Springboks

ICYMI: New twist as Rassie Erasmus could ‘help’ World Rugby

By Craig Lewis29-11-2022 14:40

Rassie Erasmus and World Rugby have made peace, and the Bok boss could even assist in addressing the standards of officiating.

Rassie Erasmus
Springboks

LATEST: New twist between Rassie Erasmus, World Rugby

By Craig Lewis27-11-2022 11:59

According to a report, Rassie Erasmus will work with World Rugby to assist the governing body address the standard of officiating.

Rassie Erasmus
Springboks

World Rugby meet with Rassie Erasmus for ‘constructive discussions’

By Garrin Lambley26-11-2022 13:28

World Rugby has met with SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus regarding recent events and match official communications in general. 

Siya Kolisi Springboks captain
Springboks

Kolisi: Springboks do NOT have a persecution complex

By Mariette Adams26-11-2022 09:33

Siya Kolisi insists Springboks do not think anyone is conspiring against them and says he hopes they can move forward from the Rassie Erasmus fallout.

Matt Proudfoot
Rugby

Proudfoot flexes England’s open comms with World Rugby refs boss

By Mariette Adams23-11-2022 12:24

Matt Proudfoot says England are happy with World Rugby’s ‘constructive’ process for clarifying refereeing decisions.

angus gardner referee Rugby Championship
Springboks

Springboks v England: Who will be the referee on Saturday?

By Garrin Lambley22-11-2022 17:23

Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the Test between England and the Springboks at Twickenham in London on Saturday, 26 November.

World Rugby 2022 Dream Team of the Year
Springboks

SA Rugby boss lauds World Rugby Awards winners

By Mariette Adams21-11-2022 15:58

SA Rugby congratulates Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Malcolm Marx, Bryan Habana and Tappe Henning their recognition at Sunday night’s World Rugby Awards in Monaco.

Josh van der Flier World Rugby Awards
Springboks

World Rugby Player of the Year: EVERY winner to date (updated)

By Garrin Lambley21-11-2022 08:37

Ireland loose forward Josh van der Flier was named World Rugby’s Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on Sunday. 

Siya Kolisi Springboks Test
Rugby

November Test WRAP: Every result this weekend

By Garrin Lambley20-11-2022 18:01

It was another dream weekend for rugby fans with no fewer than NINE Tests played – which saw several upset results.

Springboks Italy
Springboks

Springboks v Italy: What time is kick-off on Saturday?

By Garrin Lambley18-11-2022 21:40

The Springboks will look to pick up their first win on their end of year European tour when they face Italy on Saturday, 19 November.

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