Rassie’s role holds no water with big bosses
Rugby chiefs have approved a trial to limit opportunities for non-playing personnel to access the pitch after Rassie Erasmus operated as a water-carrier to pass on advice.
Rassie side-steps World Rugby
Rassie Erasmus is considering changing his job title to work around World Rugby’s new rules barring him from being the Springboks’ water-carrier.
World Rugby freezes ‘water boy’ Rassie
Rassie Erasmus’ days as the Springboks’ water carrier are reportedly over, under World Rugby’s expected new rules barring him from taking the field.
New laws in play when Boks host Wales
World Rugby Council has today voted unanimously to adopt five welfare-driven global trials into full law from 1 July, which will feature in the upcoming Test matches.
World Cup to go Down Under, party in the USA
World Rugby have officially confirmed that Australia and the USA will host the two men’s World Cup tournaments in 2027 and 2031 respectively.
World Rugby planning ‘mini World Cup’ for 2026
The Springboks will feature in the premier division of a biennial mini World Cup, according to reports that World Rugby is planning to introduce a global competition in 2026.
Watch: Top 10 Bok tries of the decade
World Rugby has revealed their selection of the best Springbok tries from the 2011, 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cup competitions.
Watch: Faf takes on Smith’s fastest pass record
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk attempts to best All Blacks rival Aaron Smith in World Rugby’s fastest pass challenge.
Rassie: Referees need five pairs of eyes
Rassie Erasmus says World Rugby should introduce two referees as part of a three-point refereeing plan to improve the sport.
Watch: Steyn vs Cipriani in battle of the boot
It’s a clash of goal-kicking accuracy as Vodacom Bulls veteran Morne Steyn faces off against Bath flyhalf Danny Cipriani in a North-vs-South challenge.
