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Stormers opt out of Damian de Allende deal over 'unaffordable' strategy as they eye up South African rising star instead
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (535+ words) Damian de Allende in action for the Springboks and Test captain Siya Kolisi, who is one of the Stormers' big-name signings. The Stormers are potentially looking at bringing in one of South Africa’s rising stars after making their position clear…...
Former Wales star releases statement as 'scale and complexity' rises in multi-million-pound concussion legal battle
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (495+ words) Rugby’s most high-profile court case remains in the balance after two days of proceedings at the High Court. Six years after rugby’s multi-million-pound concussion legal battle was first raised, Senior Master Jeremy David Cook will deliberate on whether the claimants…...
Ex-All Blacks star reveals Dave Rennie's 'super' strength as he prepares for Springbok showdown
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (638+ words) All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie and ex-New Zealand fly-half Lima Sopoaga (inset). Lima Sopoaga believes Dave Rennie’s ability to “love people” has been crucial in helping him make an impressive start to his career as the All Blacks’ new…...
Matt Williams: The 'only nation' who can match Springboks' strength and 'snatch' the World Cup
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (646+ words) Springboks players during the South African national anthem and an inset of Matt Williams. Matt Williams believes that France could ‘snatch’ the 2027 Rugby World Cup as Fabien Galthié continues to fearlessly experiment with his squad. According to the former Scotland…...
Ex-Springboks boss: All Blacks 'will be very dangerous' for Rassie Erasmus' men after getting a fright, being dreadful and taking a 'step up' in July
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (703+ words) All Blacks Anton Lienert-Brown and Will Jordan celebrate a try against Ireland and an inset of ex-Springboks coach Nick Mallett. Nick Mallett believes that the All Blacks will make the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series ‘complicated’ for the Springboks if they…...
'Are the Sharks getting a pensioner's discount?' - How the rugby world reacted to Ma'a Nonu's Durban switch
17+ hour, 50+ min ago (782+ words) All Blacks legend Ma'a Nonu All Blacks legend Ma’a Nonu has signed a short-term deal to join the Sharks; here’s how the rugby public reacted to the news from Durban. A true great of the game, Nonu will take his…...
Wallaby legend's verdict on 'aggressive style kid' who 'loves the smack' and what Test prop made of sharing room with the 'big, scary dude"
17+ hour, 21+ min ago (1298+ words) Miles Amatosero, the new Wallabies second row forward Legendary Wallaby Matt Giteau has given his verdict on the instant impact made on debut by Test newcomer Miles Amatosero. The recently turned 24-year-old was chosen on the bench last weekend versus…...
Nigel Owens: Referee should have 'followed through' with All Blacks star's sanction after controversial dive
17+ hour, 30+ min ago (806+ words) Quinn Tupaea dives for the ball during the All Blacks v Ireland Test match. Nigel Owens believes that Quinn Tupaea should have been yellow-carded for his deliberate knock-on during New Zealand’s clash with Ireland at Eden Park in round three…...
Opinion: Why picking positions is an 'administrative convenience' for Springboks, All Blacks and France
20+ hour, 35+ min ago (500+ words) Pieter-Steph du Toit played three Tests in July and did three different jobs. A jersey number is an administrative convenience for South Africa, New Zealand and France. The world’s top three sides are selecting skill-set fusion whilst England stays stuck…...
Matt Williams: Ireland were 'class below' in July as Andy Farrell's team avoided 'disaster"
22+ hour, 23+ min ago (582+ words) Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast and an inset of Matt Williams. Former Scotland head coach Matt Williams has slammed Ireland’s Nations Championship performances as Andy Farrell’s men were ‘publicly examined and exposed’ at Eden Park. Ireland won two of their three…...