South Africa

Wayne Pivac previews tour of South Africa | Press Conference

2023 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced that Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will host the 2023 Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals.   The two showpiece matches, representing...

Pacific Nations Cup returns in July for its 15th edition

Fiji will host the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2022, which also features Australia A, Samoa and Tonga, from 2-16 July with matches taking place in Suva and Lautoka.     The tournament...

Makazole Mapimpi re-signs with the Sharks until 2025

Makazole Mapimpi has signed a new deal that will keep him with the Sharks until 2025.     Don’t blink or you’ll miss him! The lightning fast Makazole Mapimpi has re-signed with...

The Eight Players Ruled Out Of Wales Tests Against South Africa

Wayne Pivac has named his 33-player squad for the three-Test Series in South Africa this July.   There are several notable absentees along with the welcomed returns of Dan Lydiate and George North.   The...

Wales name squad for South Africa Test Series

Wales men’s head coach Wayne Pivac has named a 33-player squad for the three-Test Series in South Africa this July.   It is Wales' first visit to the Republic since 2014 when Wales lost their...

United Rugby Championship Permutations: What your team needs in the final round

There is plenty at stake in the final round of the 2021/22 United Rugby Championship regular season this weekend.     The competition's debut season has been hugely competitive with only Leinster...

The Other Side: Episode 3 - Siya Kolisi

Munster itching to bounce back against powerful Leinster

The tears in the Munster camp have dried after their dramatic exit from the Champions Cup last weekend and indications are that the men from Limerick are ready to roll up their sleeves and busy themselves...

The latest player movement and rumours

We recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed moves.         Gatland on the shortlist for USA job According to a report by the Daily...