Gatland walks the plank

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by “mutual agreement” and replaced with a current Vodacom URC tactician, the Welsh Rugby Union announced.

Gatland out, Franco in?

Wales are set to announce head coach Warren Gatland’s exit and former Springbok Franco Smith is believed to be on the shortlist to take over the Dragons hotseat.

NZ Rugby sues Man United co-owner

New Zealand Rugby is launching legal action against British chemicals giant Ineos, accusing the company of walking away from a sponsorship deal.

Gatland facing the axe?

Warren Gatland’s sacking is reportedly up for discussion at a Welsh Rugby Union board meeting on Wednesday, as the national team’s woeful form continues.

No Italy return for Ntamack

France flyhalf Romain Ntamack will reportedly miss this month’s Six Nations trip to Italy due to a suspension despite an attempt to make him available.

Keo & Zels: Derby delight has Rassie raving!

No-one will have been more pleased with the quality of the crunch North-South derby than Bok coach Rassie Erasmus.

Unions make SA Rugby equity pitch

The Vodacom Bulls, Sharks and Stormers have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring a 20% stake in SA Rugby’s commercial rights.

Rassie: Rugby is in great shape

Rassie Erasmus believes Saturday’s clash between England and France at Twickenham was “one of the more exciting games” the Six Nations has produced in recent times.

Spain make World Cup qualification history

Spain will join Portugal, Romania and Georgia at the 2027 Rugby World Cup as Europe’s four direct qualifiers after reaching the Rugby Europe Championship semi-finals.

Polly heading east, Bulls to lose hunt for prop?

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is reportedly set to further his club rugby career in Japan.