RFU to take hit over ‘unforgivable’ tackle rule
The England RFU has stood firm on its new tackling restrictions, but its board and CEO Bill Sweeney reportedly faces a vote of no confidence from 208 clubs for the radical call.
Wallabies ‘sh***ing’ themselves for Eddie
Australia scrumhalf Nic White is preparing for an intense experience under incoming coach Eddie Jones, with fellow Wallaby Ned Hanigan saying his “jaw hit the ground” when he heard about Jones’ return.
Former Wallaby slams ‘dramatic’ tackle law
Drew Mitchell believes plans by the RFU to enforce tackling restrictions in amateur rugby across England is over the top as Rugby Australia insisted it won’t adopt a similar move.
Injury break gave Bosch a reboot
Curwin Bosch credits an 11-week, injury-enforced break from rugby for giving him the time and space needed to get back to basics and rediscover his love for the game.
Laporte probed over tax fraud
French rugby federation president Bernard Laporte was detained by police for questioning as part of an investigation into suspected tax fraud, financial prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Lions survive Dragons fightback
Flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse marked his return to action with 20 points from the boot as the Lions beat Dragons at Rodney Parade on Sunday to secure a place in the Challenge Cup round of 16.
Euro clubs eye star SA duo
Vodacom Bulls flanker Marco van Staden and Sharks prop Carlu Sadie are reportedly being courted by two overseas sides.
Exeter star sees red over Slade’s sending off
Luke Cowan-Dickie has slammed the decision to send off Exeter Chiefs teammate Henry Slade against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday, saying “how soft is rugby”.
Rassie may stay on beyond 2023 RWC
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber’s contracts with SA Rugby could see the World Cup-winning coaches remain in charge of the Springboks until 2025.
Simelane stars as Bulls bully Chiefs
Vodacom Bulls centre Wandisile Simelane crossed for two tries to clinch a bonus-point victory in a Champions Cup clash against Exeter Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night.
