Fiji cut defence coach
Fiji defence coach Peter Ryan has announced that his role with the national team has ended after they overspent on their World Cup budget.
Hansen backs SBW for World Cup
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the injury-prone Sonny Bill Williams would be an automatic selection if he regains full fitness in time for the World Cup.
Owens lauds Folau sacking
Referee Nigel Owens says shunned fullback Israel Folau only has himself to blame for the termination of his contract by Rugby Australia.
Poite, Berry to referee Bok Tests
Romain Poite, Nic Berry and Paul Williams will referee the Springbok matches in the shortened Rugby Championship this year.
White: Abolish team announcements
Jake White says it’s time to consider scrapping the rule that forces teams to announce their match-day squads at least 48 hours before kick-off.
Cheetahs confirm Smith exit
Franco Smith will vacate his position as Cheetahs head coach at the end of the year to take over as Italy boss.
Springbok Women to host Spain
The Spanish women’s team will travel to South Africa in September for a three-game tour, including a Test match against the Bok Women.
Montpellier make a play for Pollard
Montpellier owner Mohad Altrad has suggested that Vodacom Bulls and Bok flyhalf Handré Pollard has ‘agreed in principle’ to join the French club after the World Cup.
Lions set to retain Gatland
Outgoing Wales coach Warren Gatland is expected to be kept on as the British & Irish Lions coach for their tour to South Africa in 2021.
Naholo to ditch New Zealand rugby
All Blacks and Highlanders wing Waisake Naholo will join London Irish at the end of the year.
