Ireland surprise with World Cup squad omissions
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has announced his 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Japan, which includes Munster lock Jean Kleyn.
World Rugby rejects Jones’ bold call
England coach Eddie Jones has been blocked from using all 31 squad members in their World Cup warm-up against Italy on Friday.
Hansen unfazed by All Blacks ‘cheats’ label
Steve Hansen has shrugged off criticism from former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes describing the All Blacks as cynical cheats in a newspaper column.
Wallabies veteran confirms impending retirement
Wallabies prop Sekope Keou has announced that he will retire from Test rugby following the World Cup in Japan later this year.
The weekend on social media
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.
Paper Talk: Etzebeth reported to NPA, Kwagga to sit out warm-up
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on Eben Etzebeth’s controversial night out in Langebaan.
Brits to provide surprise positional cover
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus is considering utilising hooker Schalk Brits as an option at No 8 if the need to rest other loose-forwards arises during the pool stage at the World Cup.
Schmidt frets over Ireland RWC selections
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has described finalising his World Cup squad as the worst couple of days of his career.
Gatland: Wales capable of beating anyone
Wales coach Warren Gatland believes his side has the potential to go deep into the tournament at the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Scotland power past Georgia
Scotland scored five tries to claim a 44-10 victory over Georgia in a historic World Cup warm-up match in Tbilisi on Saturday.
