Nations Championship: Golden goose or dead duck?
New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul has cast doubt over the long-term future of the newly launched Nations Championship.
‘Eben a fake tough guy, Bakkies a world-class thug’
Former England prop Joe Marler has questioned Eben Etzebeth’s reputation as an enforcer and claimed Bakkies Botha was not a world-class player.
Aussies, Kiwis want to scrap scrums
Australia and New Zealand are reportedly pushing for radical changes to rugby’s laws, including proposals that could see scrums replaced by mauls.
‘Touring SA bigger challenge than Lions series’
Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall believes there is no sterner examination in world rugby than a full tour of South Africa.
Watch: Nienaber back with Boks
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was thrilled to see Jacques Nienaber again.
Bloem to welcome back Boks
Free State Stadium is eligible to host Springbok Test matches again.
‘Nations Championship more than a tournament’
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the Nations Championship is the “biggest step forward” for rugby since the advent of professionalism 30 years ago.
NZRPA sounds alarm over global calendar
New Zealand’s players’ boss has warned Rugby Australia not to follow South Africa’s push for a global calendar.
Marshall: Razor was caught off-guard
Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall has revealed that NZ Rugby gave Scott Robertson no warning before news of his axing became public.
Italy star ruled out of Six Nations
Italy will be without a key backline player for the remainder of the Six Nations.
