Australia the testing ground for bid to speed up rugby
A host of new law trials aimed at speeding up the game will be introduced at two Queensland Reds matches in Australia.
Owens: Red-card trial ‘papers over the cracks’
Former Test referee Nigel Owens says the 20-minute red card law trialled during the upcoming Rugby Championship is similar to dropping fines for speeding.
Rugby Champs to continue with 20-minute red card
Sanzaar has confirmed that it will be reintroducing the 20-minute red card law trial for the 2022 Rugby Championship, in which a red-carded player can be replaced after 20 minutes.
Highlights: Sanzaar teams secure clean sweep
The Springboks, All Blacks, Wallabies and Los Pumas all began the Test season with victories over northern hemisphere opponents on Saturday.
Rugby Australia threatens NZ with Super Rugby split
In a move that would have big ramifications for the global game, Rugby Australia has reportedly told New Zealand Rugby they are strongly considering a permanent departure from Super Rugby.
Springboks leaving Rugby Champs would be ‘devastating’
Former All Blacks hooker James Parsons says he hopes the Springboks turn down the Six Nations and stay in the Rugby Championship beyond 2025.
SA Rugby commits to Sanzaar partnership
Sanzaar has announced that the Springboks will continue playing in the Rugby Championship until 2025, amid reports of a revival of the World Nations Championship concept.
Super Rugby Pacific boots captain’s challenge
The contentious captain’s challenge has been booted for the Super Rugby Pacific competition, which gets underway this weekend.
Argentina players cop ban for Covid breach
Argentina’s Rugby Championship clash with Australia has been thrown into chaos after six players were ruled out for breaching coronavirus health orders.
Wiese cleared to play
Springbok loose forward Jasper Wiese has escaped sanction for his dangerous cleanout in the Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane this past Saturday.
