Lions tour offers much-needed future attraction
The sudden halt in the rugby calendar has served to enhance the status of the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa, writes DYLAN JACK.
‘We’d love to play some form of Test rugby’
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says there is still no clarity on the prospects for Test rugby in 2020, but that they will explore every avenue to make it happen.
NZ Rugby exploring bold new move
New Zealand Rugby has reportedly opened talks with a multi-billion-dollar American investment firm about a potential game-changing partnership.
Saffa on coping with lockdown in Italy
Check out this wide-ranging interview with South Africa-born loose forward Johan Meyer, who has been coping with Covid-19 lockdown in Italy.
Watch: 15 Incredible Individual Tries
Who doesn’t enjoy seeing a brilliant counter-attacking try originating from a player’s own half? Take a look at this selection of some of the best long-range solo tries.
Best of YouTube: Nigel Owens – The Referee Grand Master
Check out this compilation of some of the wittiest and most comical moments from one of the game’s great characters, Welsh referee Nigel Owens.
‘Lions need captain to challenge Bok DNA’
Paul O’Connell believes the key to success for the British & Irish Lions in 2021 is to select a captain capable of beating the Springboks at their own game.
Cricket snub set Barrett on rugby path
Utility back Jordie Barrett has revealed the circumstances that almost drove him to quit rugby and take up cricket full time.
Proudfoot: I’ve had to learn and grow under Eddie
England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has revealed how working under Eddie Jones has been an ‘eye-opener’ compared to his time with the Springboks.
Beaumont to hand Japan tier-1 status
World Rugby is set to certify Japan as a tier-one rugby nation following the Brave Blossoms successful run at the 2019 World Cup.
