
Oberholzer: It’s like World Rugby is punishing us
SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says it feels as if World Rugby targets the Springboks when making law changes.
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SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says it feels as if World Rugby targets the Springboks when making law changes.
World Rugby have blamed the “global economy” for having to retrench more than 10% of their staff following a “strategic review”.
Nick Mallett resigned from the World Rugby’s awards panel after former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was snubbed for last year’s Coach of the Year award.
Loosehead prop Ox Nche’s exclusion from this year’s nominations for World Rugby’s top award, despite his dominant performances for the Springboks, exemplifies a stark bias.
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A groundbreaking global franchise competition that aims to redefine professional rugby’s landscape has reportedly garnered significant financial support, according to reports from England.
Australian Brett Robinson has been elected as the new World Rugby chairman, becoming the first representative from the southern hemisphere to hold the position.
Additional power to television match official influence is part of further law amendments approved for global trial by World Rugby in 2025.
South Africa’s return to the summit of the World Rugby rankings on the back of a convincing win against Scotland marks a strong statement for the world champions.
Following New Zealand’s win over Ireland, only a Scotland victory at Murrayfield on Sunday can stop the Springboks from returning to the summit of the World Rugby rankings.