Eddie: Coaching is not about being liked
Eddie Jones says the pressures of professional sport can make it an “uncomfortable” place to be for coaches and players who aren’t in it to deliver their best work.
MLR goes scrum-lite
Major League Rugby is the latest to join what appears to be an initiative to speed up the game at the expense of the scrum.
Boks to tackle Pumas at Twickenham
The Springboks will wrap up their 2025 Rugby Championship campaign with a historic Test against Argentina at the ‘Home of Rugby’ in London.
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.
