World Rugby u20 Championship | Argentina and Italy upsets

World Rugby u20 Championship | Argentina and Italy upsets

  The race to the World Rugby U20 Championship 2024 semi-finals took several twists and turns on Thursday as England, Ireland and New Zealand maintained their 100 per cent starts, Argentina and Italy...

Closed TMO protocol trial to be implemented

Closed TMO protocol trial to be implemented

World Rugby has confirmed it is operating an initial closed trial of modifications to the Television Match Protocol (TMO) at World Rugby competitions in July, including the Pacific Nations Cup, WXV and...

Scotland's new boys want to make their mark

Scotland's new boys want to make their mark

Gregor Townsend believes several members of his inexperienced Scotland squad can become "genuine contenders" to start for a full-strength national side. The Scotland head coach has named five uncapped...

Samoa produce comeback upset victory over Italy

Samoa produce comeback upset victory over Italy

The home side scored four tries to three in a successful start to the tenure of new coach Mahonri Schwalger and newly appointed captain Theo McFarland. Italy were favoured to win, coming off an encouraging...

Currie Cup | Golden Lions send strong side to Durban

Currie Cup | Golden Lions send strong side to Durban

The Golden Lions are taking the Currie Cup very seriously after announcing a stong side to travel to Durban Friday afternoon.   A handfull of players that played in the URC was chosen in the match...

Ardie Savea out to avenge 'smack in the nose' in New Zealand-England series

Ardie Savea out to avenge 'smack in the nose' in New Zealand-England series

Ardie Savea is being driven by some painful memories ahead of New Zealand's home Test series against England. The reigning World Player of the Year confessed the All Blacks got "smacked in the nose" in...