Ireland prop cited for bone-breaking tackle

Prop Andrew Porter has been cited for his high tackle which broke the cheekbone of All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick during Ireland’s series-clinching victory in New Zealand.

French star retires after injury battles

Former France centre Wesley Fofana has announced his retirement, saying his body could no longer keep up with the demands of professional rugby.

Spain fight for World Cup inclusion

The Spanish Rugby Federation (FER) has announced that it was filing an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to rescind its exclusion from the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

World Cup Sevens lineup confirmed

The full 40-team lineup for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town from 9-11 September has been confirmed.

Jake: Bok gameplan is too predictable

Jake White says the Springboks have become “too rigid” in how they play, with the world champions then running the risk of being found out by “the No 1 team in the world”, France.

Western Province primed to turn talent trove into trophies

With Riaan Oberholzer and John Dobson at the helm, Western Province Rugby is poised to make the most of the world’s most talent-rich region, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Rugby Australia slams ‘disgraceful’ fans

Rugby Australia has blasted the “deplorable” behaviour of fans during the third Test between the Wallabies and England when a man allegedly urinated from the roof of the SCG.

ICYMI: Player buzz

Catch up on what rugby players and teams shared on social media over the weekend. ? ?

Watch: Pollard cracker finds Faf

Handre Pollard was flawless from the tee in the decisive Test against Wales in Cape Town, and it’s no wonder considering how the Springbok sharpshooter was picking out Faf de Klerk in the warm-ups.

Kiwi scribe: All Blacks must man up to unimaginative Boks

New Zealand-based rugby writer Ben Smith says the Springboks will open the door for the All Blacks to beat the world champions if they look to replicate Ireland’s gameplan.