Dyantyi wins World Rugby award
Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi was named the 2018 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year at Sunday night’s ceremony in Monaco.
Home nations oppose global league
World Rugby’s proposal for a 12-team global league has been met with resistance from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Thomas attacked for being gay
Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas was the victim of a homophobic assault in Cardiff on Saturday night.
‘Substitutions can’t be pre-planned’
Former Bok coach Jake White says there isn’t an exact science when it comes to the art of making good substitutions.
World Rugby appointment for Alexander
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has been elected to World Rugby’s executive council.
‘Historic day for Pacific Islands’
World Rugby has welcomed Fiji and Samoa onto an expanded council, while confirming that New Zealand will host the 2021 Women’s World Cup.
Jones returns to face Boks
Former Stormers centre Huw Jones will start in one of six personnel changes to the Scotland side to face the Boks in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Umaga, O’Driscoll bury the hatchet
Tana Umaga and Brian O’Driscoll have made up over the controversial spear tackle in the 2005 British & Irish Lions series in New Zealand.
‘Cautious optimism’ over Kings deal
The Kings and relevant stakeholders have yet to finalise a ‘historic’ change in ownership that was proposed back in August. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Bok Women set for Test return
The Springbok Women will play their first Test since the 2014 World Cup when they face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
