Rassie Erasmus

Australia head coach Dave Rennie looks on before the Autumn Internationals match at BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Picture date: Sunday November 7, 2021. See PA story RUGBYU Edinburgh. Photo credit should read: Steve Welsh/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder. (

World Rugby gives Rennie slap on the wrist for referee rant

World Rugby has issued Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie with a “written warning” for his post-match rant against the match officials following the loss to Wales in Cardiff.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 14: Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa Springbok head coach, acts as a water carrier during the match between South Africa A and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Stick: We will miss Rassie, but his absence will motivate us

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick say the team will miss Rassie Erasmus’ presence but will use his absence as a motivator in this weekend’s Test against England at Twickenham.

Townsend accuses Erasmus of ‘sledging’ Scotland player

Gregor Townsend has accused Rassie Erasmus of ‘character assassination’ for instructing Springbok fullback Willie le Roux to target a Scotland player under the high ball during last weekend’s Test at Murrayfield.

‘Racist World Rugby has no integrity’

The Money Man and Mark Keohane react to the outcome of World Rugby’s case against Rassie Erasmus.

Referee Nic Berry and Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones

Referee Berry accuses Erasmus of character assassination

Australian referee Nic Berry says he and his family have “endured a significant amount of distress” due to Rassie Erasmus’ actions during the series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.

‘Brace yourselves! Boks to bash England!’

Despite World Rugby’s bizarre referee appointment, The Money Man is going big on South Africa to complete a perfect November tour with a comfortable win against England on Saturday.

Cape Town , South Africa - 24 July 2021; South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus speaks to his players during the first test of the British and Irish Lions tour match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo By Ashley Vlotman/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Rassie banned from all rugby – with immediate effect

An independent committee has found SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus guilty of misconduct towards match officials during the series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.

Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

‘Royal prat’ Rassie ‘doesn’t know the laws’

Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has been accused of poisoning the series against the British & Irish Lions with a controversial 62-minute video that showed he does not “know the laws”.

Watson: Refs must take it on the chin

Andre Watson says it is time for World Rugby and professional referees to stop being so sensitive about criticism for poor performances.

Rassie to return to Bok coaches’ box on tour

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has provided further clarity over Rassie Erasmus’ role after the director of rugby joined the team for the tour of the United Kingdom.