Growth at what cost; is a tier system the answer?
In life there is always a right way to grow and a wrong way to grow, and while one doesn’t want to stop spreading the game of rugby, it seems this method might need a rethink.
In life there is always a right way to grow and a wrong way to grow, and while one doesn’t want to stop spreading the game of rugby, it seems this method might need a rethink.
Rugby chiefs insisted referee Romain Poite had been completely correct in the way he oversaw Italy’s unorthodox approach to the breakdown during their Six Nations clash against England.
The Executive Council of SA Rugby reaffirmed its support for Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, as it announced the coaching and management structure for eight national teams, involving 46 individuals.
It’s a long Super Rugby season, but it’s not going to be a boring season. And on on early showing the Stormers appear to be the team to watch.
Loose forward Siya Kolisi has been appointed as captain of the Stormers in 2017, with lock Eben Etzebeth his vice-captain.
It’s almost time for the tournament of tournaments, the most exciting clash of strengths and wills since, well, the last time Super Rugby took to the field. Here’s what you need to know t get yourself in super-shape.
The moving tributes continue to flow thick and fast for Joost van der Westhuizen, reminding us just how great a player he was.
Joost van der Westhuizen was a phenomenal rugby player, widely regarded as the best scrumhalf of his generation.
The Blitzboks on Sunday won the HSBC Sydney Sevens tournament, beating England 29-14 in the final, played at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
Five changes to the Laws of Rugby will come into effect when the season kicks off in SA, following approval by the World Rugby Council late last year.