A “No” to Africa, Asia and the “Global Game” as Beaumont re-elected World...
World Rugby voted down major changes that would position Africa and Asia at the centre of a far more "global" game as rugby's governing body returned its chairman, Sir Bill Beaumont, to another four years at the helm.
The 68-year-old...
Hear Them Roar: Kenya’s Lionesses hunt for rugby greatness
Kenya's rugby team, The Lionesses have just qualified for a key tournament in their hunt for a place at the World Cup. bird story agency caught up with the team at a recent practice. They and teams of women...
Maro Itoje names dream ‘Nigerian British Rugby XV’
He may represent England on the field but international rugby player and Saracens star, Maro Itoje is very proud of his Nigerian heritage and one in a long list of past and present top-ranked players with roots in the...
SA pro rugby returns to non-contact training
South Africa's top professional rugby teams returned to training Monday (July 20). While the initial lifting of restrictions applies only to non-contact training, the move nevertheless came as a huge relief to teams and players after months of lockdown...
Bulls show why they are best by edging Province with 14 men
The Bulls showed why they are the best post-coronavirus shutdown team in South Africa by defeating Siya Kolisi-led Western Province 22-20 with 14 men Saturday in a Currie Cup first-round thriller.
Having won the South African Super Rugby Unlocked...
Locks, Boks and a broken Farrell
By Albert Troost
Springboks look to land on-field knockout blow to Home Nations and World Rugby
‘Control the narrative before the narrative controls you.’
In an age of internet deep fakes, vaccine misinformation and Fake News Media you would not be alone...
The rise of Nigerian rugby
After years of complete absence from major international rugby competitions, Nigeria's men's rugby national team is suddenly making waves.
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After a long absence from serious regional or international rugby - dominated in Africa by South Africa, Kenya, Namibia,...
England coach Jones signs new deal to 2023 World Cup
England coach Eddie Jones has agreed a contract extension which will see him continue in the role until the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Thursday.
Jones, whose contract was set to expire in August...
Steyn stars as Cheetahs keep Currie Cup double hopes alive
Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Francois Steyn kicked 17 points as the Cheetahs overpowered the Sharks 37-10 Sunday (December 27) to bolster hopes of back-to-back South African Currie Cup titles.
The 33-year-old centre converted tries by captain and lock Carl...
Australia offers to host Lions’ South Africa tour: reports
Rugby Australia has offered to host this year's British and Irish Lions series against South Africa, reports said Monday (February 1).
Fears have grown that the invitational side's highly anticipated tour could be cancelled as South Africa's Covid-19 cases ballooned...