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.
World Rugby make brutal staff cuts
World Rugby have blamed the “global economy” for having to retrench more than 10% of their staff following a “strategic review”.
Mallett walks after Bok coach snub
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.
Ox more ‘worthy’ than PSDT for POTY
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.
Quiz! All-time Player of the Year winners
Test your knowledge by naming every past World Rugby Player of the Year award winner as we gear up for the announcement of the 2024 winner.
New global league to be rugby’s IPL?
A groundbreaking global franchise competition that aims to redefine professional rugby’s landscape has reportedly garnered significant financial support, according to reports from England.
New World Rugby chief named
Australian Brett Robinson has been elected as the new World Rugby chairman, becoming the first representative from the southern hemisphere to hold the position.
World Rugby greenlights more TMO intervention
Additional power to television match official influence is part of further law amendments approved for global trial by World Rugby in 2025.
Boks back on top
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.
Boks in pole position for No 1 spot
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.
