The IRB has asked national unions to trial the Experimental Law Variations or ‘Stellenbosch Laws’. Scotland, Australia and New Zealand will be testing the laws during domestic competitions. (more…)
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Winning the World Cup will require a rugged lock in the engine room writes Hamish McBrearty for Sportingo. (more…)
Eddie Jones, speaking to Radio Sport, says the All Blacks may have peaked but they are still good enough to win this year’s World Cup. (more…)
There has been strong reaction from the Wallaby camp to the news that former Australian coach Eddie Jones will be assisting coach Jake White with the Springbok World Cup campaign. (more…)
In day two of the Ou Grote Bokwatch, Bismarck replaces Spies in the Springbok squad, Andre Pretorius sheds some light on his injury problems, Jean de Villiers is giving it a full go and Frans Steyn talks about his selection and the current state of his game. (more…)
In a massive blow to the Springboks, Pierre Spies was today ruled out of the World Cup. (more…)
In the huge first installment of Bokwatch, Jake White speaks about the relocation of the Springbok training camp to Durban, everyone’s talking about Eddie Jones’ involvement with the Boks, Bob Skinstad is expecting loads of support from the French and Monty speaks about his role as team fines manager. (more…)
The talent drain continues as Gary Botha becomes the latest high profile South African player to sign to play for an overseas club after the Rugby World Cup. (more…)
In Week 6 Currie Cup action the Golden Lions thumped the Falcons in Brakpan, Griquas edged out Boland in Kimberley, the Cheetahs destroyed Western Province in Bloemfontein and the Sharks beat the Blue Bulls in Durban. (more…)
Former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones’ involvement in the Springboks’ World Cup preparations will be extended if Jake White gets his way. (more…)