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Unions in talks about massive shake-up of international rugby scene

A massive development is in the pipeline with regard to the international rugby scene.    The proposed idea of the Nations Championship – a competition involving twelve teams (England,...

Simelane to join Nkosi at the Bulls next season?

Jake White has started his recruitment drive for next season with the Bulls coach confirming a new signing out wide for next season.   The Bulls have qualified for the United Rugby Championship...

The Star-Studded XV of Top 14 players whose contracts are expiring

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close and several Top 14 players have their contracts expiring.   French website All Rugby has released a the list of players whose contracts are expiring...

Knee injury ends Paul Willemse's season

Montpellier's Paul Willemse, who was hit in the knee on Saturday during the defeat against LOU, will not play again this season.      According to information from RMC Sport, the 29-year-old will...

Andre Esterhuizen back on the Springboks' radar

Andre Esterhuizen is back on the Springboks' radar according to reports in South Africa.   Esterhuizen has been in stellar form this season for Harlequins and claimed four back-to-back man of the...

Spain disqualified from Rugby World Cup 2023

Spain have been disqualified for a second Rugby World Cup in a row.   Spain had qualified for the Rugby World Cup in France as the winners of Europe 2. They were set to feature in Pool B along with South...

Tevita Li 2022 Japan Rugby League One Round 12 Highlights | Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath vs Red Hurricanes Osaka

World Rugby announces international match official appointments

World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the men’s 15s internationals to be played in June and July.     A total of 22 match officials representing nine nations...

'I’m a rugby player...not a bodybuilder' - Finn Russell

Scotland and Racing 92 flyhalf Finn Russell has insisted that he doesn’t need to look like a “bodybuilder” in order to perform at the highest level.   Russell is one of the...

Damian Mckenzie 2022 Japan Rugby Round 8 Highlights | Suntory Sungoliath vs Kobe Steelers