World Rugby to speed up game in 2023
World Rugby has announced a series of law applications which will be implemented from January 2023 aimed at speeding up the game.
Cape Town Sevens to escape the axe
The popular Sevens Series tournament in the Mother City is reportedly not part of World Rugby’s plans to cut several host cities next season.
Elton reports agent’s loan sharks
Elton Jantjies has reportedly filed a complaint with World Rugby against his representative, who the Springbok flyhalf claims has sent debt collectors after him.
Sevens Series gets shake up in 2023
World Rugby has announced that the Sevens Series will be remodelled in December 2023 to include seven rounds, in seven iconic destinations and a reduced number of men’s teams.
World Rugby asks Rassie for help
Rassie Erasmus has reportedly been roped in by World Rugby to assist the governing body address the standard of officiating leading up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Div: Refs must stop hiding behind TMO
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has hit out at World Rugby for constant law changes and referees that pass the buck.
Rassie has ‘lekka chat’ with World Rugby
SA Rugby have promised that “constructive talks” are taking place between Rassie Erasmus and World Rugby as the director of rugby hinted at releasing another social media video.
Team of the Year: Am and Marx in, Eben snubbed
There were three Springboks included in World Rugby’s 2022 Men’s Team of the Year, but that did not include centurion lock Eben Etzebeth, while New Zealand star Ardie Savea was also left out.
Rassie banned again!
Rassie Erasmus will miss the remainder of the Springboks’ November tour after SA’s director of rugby has been issued with a fresh ban in the wake of his latest social media rants.
Sharks owner bashes ‘amateur’ refs
Sharks owner Marco Masotti has come out in support of Rassie Erasmus, calling for greater accountability from World Rugby around their Test referees.
