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French Rugy Federation President Bernard Laporte arrives on the red carpet prior to the 2022 World Rugby Awards ceremony in Monaco on November 20, 2022.

Disgraced Laporte gets Montpellier top job

Controversial former French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte has been appointed director of rugby of struggling Montpellier.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Australian Rugby Union Hamish McLennan speaks during a press conference in Sydney on June 6, 2023, after former Australian player Phil Waugh was named as chief executive of the national governing body Rugby Australia. / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO

Wallabies chief sacked in late-night coup

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan was on Sunday ousted from his position and replaced by a member of the Wallabies’ 1999 World Cup-winning team.

The Springboks lift the World Cup PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Siya Kolisi of South Africa lifts The Webb Ellis Cup following the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

World Cup gives Boks billion-rand boom

In winning back-to-back World Cup titles, the value of the Springboks brand has been boosted to R2.2 billion.

Kolisi watches as Racing claim derby spoils

Siya Kolisi cheered from the stands as his new club Racing 92 beat Parisian rivals Stade Francais on Saturday in the French Top 14.

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Itoje’s England future in doubt?

Maro Itoje could be set to leave England after reportedly being asked to more than halve his R18 million a year salary to stay with Saracens.

Limerick , Ireland - 18 November 2023; DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers at Thomond Park in Limerick. (Photo By David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Dobson delights in ‘magnificent’ fightback

John Dobson says there is “lots of room for optimism” with the way the Stormers nullified an experienced Munster side at Thomond Park.

Limerick , Ireland - 18 November 2023; Edwin Edogbo of Munster celebrates after scoring his side's first try during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers at Thomond Park in Limerick.

Munster survive Stormers grudge match

Munster held onto a narrow lead in difficult conditions to hand the DHL Stormers a third successive defeat in Limerick on Saturday.

URC Communities United, Thomond Pakr, Limerick, 17/11/2023 Stormers players with pupils from Christ The King Boys National School, Caherdavin Mandatory Credit

Munster fans tackle Dobbo

Ahead of the @Vodacom #URC clash between Munster and the DHL Stormers, John Dobson’s men welcomed young fans to their captains run at Thomond Park on Friday afternoon.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Willie Engelbrecht of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship final match between DHL Stormers and Munster at DHL Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

‘Under-pressure’ Stormers switch it up in Munster

John Dobson has vowed that the DHL Stormers “will go for it” as they have made a couple of tactical tweaks to hunt a win against a strengthened Munster in Limerick.

Munster captain Peter O'Mahony is tackled by Deon Fourie of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 Grand Final between Stormers and Munster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 27 May 2023

Munster bulk up for URC storm

Munster captain Peter O’Mahony is among the Ireland internationals returning to strengthen the defending champions for the clash with the DHL Stormers on Saturday.