World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has hit out at the use of the media for tactical recruitment and he says the game’s governing body believes the number of former players involved in the concussion lawsuit is fewer than has been reported.
Malcolm Marx was red-hot in a Springbok pack that demolished the All Blacks on Saturday, but it was the calm and composure from Lukhanyo Am that turned the dominance into a big win.
Catch up on what rugby players and teams shared on social media over the weekend. ? ?
Australia playmaker Quade Cooper is “ready and prepared” to fight his way back from a ruptured achilles tendon that could rule him out of next year’s World Cup.
Veteran Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is understood to be available to face the All Blacks on Saturday, with Jacques Nienaber left considering his replacements for the injured Kurt-Lee Arendse.
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A ruptured Achilles tendon to Quade Cooper has soured Australia’s Rugby Championship defeat of Argentina on Saturday and could put the veteran playmaker in doubt to feature at next year’s World Cup.
Follow the live action as Argentina face Australia in a Rugby Championship clash in Mendoza. #ARGvAUS
The Springboks claimed an emphatic 26-10 victory over the All Blacks in Nelspruit – which Bok was your most valuable player?
Radio Raps is back with another comical episode of ‘Chat ‘n Bietjie Ball’ ahead of the massive clash between the Springboks and All Blacks in Nelspruit.
Follow the live action as the Springboks face the All Blacks in a Rugby Championship clash at the Mbombela Stadium.
