Russia ban secures Georgia’s World Cup spot
Georgia have secured their place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France after all remaining games involving Russia in the Rugby Europe Championship 2022 were abandoned, World Rugby announced on Thursday.
Muir ‘devastated’ by World Rugby dabbling in ‘politics’
Former Springbok and Sharks centre Dick Muir says World Rugby’s decision to suspend Russia from international competition in view of the ongoing conflict with Ukraine has been a massive disappointment to the national team.
World Rugby suspends Russia ‘until further notice’
Russia and Belarus were suspended from all international rugby “until further notice” on Tuesday, the world governing body said, as it announced “full and immediate” sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine.
Os to join Russia coaching ranks
Legendary Springbok prop Os du Randt will reportedly join the Russian Test team as scrum coach.
Cheetahs look to Russia, USA to compete
The Cheetahs are exploring the possibility of joining competitive leagues in Russia or the USA following their expulsion from the expanded PRO16.
Sharks down plucky Russia
Wing Mtungwa Mapantsela scored a brace as the Sharks beat Russia 45-21 in Durban on Friday.
Sharks name composite team for Russia
The Sharks have named a largely second-string team to face Russia in their penultimate warm-up match in Durban on Friday.
Watch: Sharks warm-up highlights
The Sharks recorded a dominant 64-14 victory over Russia in a pre-season game last Friday. Check out all of their tries here.
Sharks thrash Russia, lose to NWU
The Sharks experienced mixed results in their first day of warm-ups as they lost to NWU before thrashing Russia in Durban on Friday.
Sharks to warm up against Russia
The Sharks will face Russia’s World Cup team in two warm-up matches as part of their preparations for the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby season.
