Franco to take over from Townsend?
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend heads into Saturday’s Six Nations match at home to England knowing even a win is unlikely to quell the debate about his position.
Ireland legend laughs at Nienaber blame game
Former Ireland wing Andrew Trimble has laughed off suggestions that Jacques Nienaber is to blame for Ireland’s recent dip in form.
Zondagh not convinced by hybrid hype
The rise of rugby’s so-called “hybrid player” continues to divide opinion, and former Bulls and Saracens director of rugby Alan Zondagh is not buying it.
Moore: Blaming Nienaber misses Ireland’s real issues
Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is not to blame for Ireland’s struggles according to former England hooker Brian Moore.
USA Eagles opportunity excites Saffa
Former Lions and Pumas centre Wayne van der Bank says playing Test rugby for the USA “was always part of a five-year plan”.
Ex-Bok calls out headbutt ‘double standards’
Keith Andrews has weighed in on the growing fallout from Ellis Genge’s controversial headbutt during England’s Six Nations opener.
England speedster inspired by Cheslin
Henry Arundell says studying Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has reshaped how he sees his own game.
Watch: Red card for Bok, penalty for Pom
Bok No 8 Jasper Wiese saw red for a headbutt against Italy last year, yet England prop Ellis Genge escaped with only a penalty for a similar incident on Saturday.
Boan: Make Daan doctor of scrums
Springbok prop Boan Venter has lauded scrum coach Daan Human’s ruthless approach to scrumming.
Ireland, Scotland tumble down rankings
Ireland have dropped to their lowest World Rugby ranking in nearly four years.
