Bordeaux coach slams ‘rubbish’ Champions Cup draw decision
Bordeaux head coach Christophe Urios said the decision by European Champions Cup organisers to declare last month’s postponed games as draws means the competition is now “rubbish”.
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Saints boss in hot water over ‘no nuts’ referee rant
Northampton Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd faces a disciplinary hearing for criticising the performance of referee Adam Leal in his team’s loss to Saracens earlier this month.
Postponed European matches in France cancelled
The even matches across the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup which were postponed in December because of France’s travel restrictions have now been cancelled and declared as draws.
England star arrested on suspicion of rape
An England Test player has allegedly been arrested on suspicion of the rape of a teenager.
Watch: ‘Specmagic’ step leaves Oupa in the dust
In his first contact training session since suffering a knee injury, Rosko Specman produced some hot side-stepping that put Cheetahs teammate Oupa Mohoje flat on his back.
Wednesday Night Lights for Currie Cup
SA Rugby has confirmed the 2022 Currie Cup schedule, including five rounds of midweek matches, that culminates in the Premier Division semi-finals and final on the last two weekends of June.
Watch: Blitzbok previews Spain tournaments
Zain Davids says the Springbok Sevens team’s preparation for the two forthcoming Sevens Series tournaments in Malaga and Seville has been close to perfect.
World Rugby advised to change concussion protocols
Former England loose forward James Haskell has urged World Rugby to immediately extend its return-to-play procedures.
Wales hooker set to miss Six Nations
Wales are reportedly set to be dealt yet another injury blow ahead of the upcoming Six Nations, with Ken Owens now a serious doubt for the tournament.
English, Welsh clubs threaten to boycott France fixtures
Several English and Welsh clubs are in talks over plans to pull out of European Champions Cup fixtures in France, amid ongoing concerns around quarantine restrictions.
