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...
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,...
Lions tour change would be ‘biggest disappointment in history’ for Springboks’ – Leyds
South Africa winger Dillyn Leyds said staging this year's British and Irish Lions tour in Australia rather than on home ground "would be the biggest disappointment" in the Springboks' history.
Earlier this week Rugby Australia offered to host the eight...
Springboks’ Kolbe returns and scores as Toulouse crush Agen
South African Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe scored in his first game since mid-October as Toulouse hammered bottom side Agen 63-18 on Saturday (November 28) in the French Top 14.
Kolbe came off the bench just before the hour...
Uncapped Odogwu and Randall in England squad for Six Nations
Uncapped backs Paolo Odogwu and Harry Randall were both included in reigning champions England's 28-man squad for the Six Nations Championship announced Friday.
Odogwu has impressed at centre and wing for Wasps this season.
The 23-year-old could also represent Italy through his father but that...
Steyn, Jacobs star as Bulls reach Currie Cup final
Veteran Morne Steyn and rookie Stravino Jacobs starred as the Bulls reached the South African Currie Cup final Saturday (January 23) with a 26-21 victory over the Lions in Pretoria.
Fly-half Steyn kicked a conversion and three penalties and winger...
Bok opportunity to lay down a marker before Twickenham showdown
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A chance to build momentum - but underestimate Scotland at your peril
After a hard-fought and impressive win against Wales last Saturday, Siya Kolisi’s Springboks will face a Scottish team brimming with confidence following their own victory over...
World Rugby transforms host nation selection
World Rugby is aiming to transform the host country selection process after announcing a new, revolutionary 10-year plan to choose all the scheduled hosts for Rugby World Cups in 2025, 2027, 2029, and 2031, via the same selection process.
Their...
8 African rugby teams to meet in Kampala for World Cup battle
With the countdown on and enthusiasm building towards the Africa rugby tourney, Herbert Mensah, Rugby Africa president said the quality of rugby displayed last year was topnotch, adding that he hopes new milestones are achieved this year.
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It...
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...