Coach cops 10-week ban for ref threat

Pau coach Sebastien Piqueronies was banned for 10 weeks after European Professional Club Rugby found him guilty of misconduct for an angry confrontation with the referee after a loss to the Cheetahs.

BOD: Playing in Europe will test ‘quality’ of SA teams

Brian O’Driscoll believes competing regularly in the northern hemisphere can only determine how competitive South African teams will be in the Champions and Challenge cups.

All Blacks sponsor’s conviction rocks NZ Rugby

New Zealand Rugby was seeking urgent answers from All Blacks shirt sponsor Altrad after the owner of the French construction company received a suspended prison sentence in France.

Bok star Roos to join Japanese club

One of Springbok rugby’s most promising talents in the green and gold jumper has pounced on an opportunity to star in the Far East.

Eddie returns to England for new gig

Eddie Jones says he is “looking forward” to being back in the coaches’ box at Twickenham for a clash between two of rugby’s titans in 2023.

Eddie: Nothing is off the table

Eddie Jones says he will “look at all” coaching opportunities available to him as the sacked England boss plots the next step in his career.

Cape Town Sevens to escape the axe

The popular Sevens Series tournament in the Mother City is reportedly not part of World Rugby’s plans to cut several host cities next season.

Gold steps down as USA coach

Gary Gold on Friday resigned as head coach of the United States after the Eagles failed to qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Nkosi’s struggles a ‘wake-up call’ for Nche

The revelations from Sbu Nkosi about his mental health challenges came as “a shock” to fellow Springbok and former Sharks teammate Ox Nche.

Eddie sacked by England

The RFU have confirmed the dismissal of Eddie Jones, ending his seven-year tenure as head coach of England, with assistant Richard Cockerill to take over in the interim.