Springboks in the News: South Africa to face side that famously defeated them in World Cup warm up match: The Springboks will have an ideal opportunity to fine-tune their final preparations for next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan when they face the hosts in a historic match before the start of the intern... "Springboks" - BingNews Springboks to face Japan before Rugby World Cup 2019: The Springboks will have a chance to exorcise the ghost … [Read More...]
15 Newest Rugby Reports
Scott Johnson off to Australia
Scottish Rugby can confirm that Scott Johnson will be leaving for a new post with Rugby Australia at the end of the 2019 Guinness Six Nations. Following negotiations between Scottish Rugby and Rugby Australia a satisfactory compensation package was agreed to enable Johnson to leave his Director of Rugby role in Scotland before the end of his existing contract. Scottish Rugby Chief Executive, Mark Dodson said: “Scott has made a significant … [Read More...]
Boks to face Japan
The Springboks will have an ideal opportunity to fine-tune their final preparations for next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan when they face the hosts in a historic match before the start of the international showpiece. SA Rugby and the Japanese Rugby Football Union (JRFU) announced details of this international fixture on Monday 17 December – 10 months before the start of the RWC 2019 – which will be played on Friday, 6 September 2019 at … [Read More...]
Rugby: St Kentigern College head David Hodge says school prepared to stand down in player poaching row
Rugby news from New Zealand: Rugby: St Kentigern College head David Hodge says school prepared to stand down in player poaching row: St Kentigern College has confirmed to its parental community and former pupil network that it needs to review its policy on sports scholarships and change the culture of its First XV.In a letter to parents, head of St Kentigern... nzherald.co.nz - Rugby Michael Cheika to stay as Wallabies coach through World … [Read More...]
Michael Cheika to stay as Wallabies coach through World Cup
Super Rugby in the news: Michael Cheika to stay as Wallabies coach through World Cup: He will oversee a fighting fund to help retain Australia's best young talent and will work to produce greater alignment between Australia's four Super Rugby teams. In the past, the Australian teams ha... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Rugby Australia appoint Scott Johnson as director of rugby to oversee Michael Cheika: The changes to the Wallabies program comes … [Read More...]
Rugby: Japan to play World Cup warm-up test against Springboks
Springboks in the News: Rugby: Japan to play World Cup warm-up test against Springboks: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will face South Africa's Springboks in a warm-up test next year ahead of Rugby World Cup 2019, an informed source said Sunday. World Cup hosts Japan will play the two-time ... "Springboks" - BingNews EXCLUSIVE: 'Faf is going to sign for three or four years': Fiji 7's star makes sensational switch to 15-a-side and there'll be plenty … [Read More...]
Abbotsford’s Justin Douglas sets Canadian rugby sevens try-scoring record
Rugby Sevens in the news: Abbotsford's Justin Douglas sets Canadian rugby sevens try-scoring record: Douglas recorded four tries — giving him a career total of 126 — in Canada's 28-7 win over Wales on Saturday. CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Justin Douglas became Canada’s all-time tries leader ... "Rugby Sevens" - BingNews Bay of Plenty women finish fourth at National Sevens in Tauranga: When asked what he thought of his side's performances at … [Read More...]
Rugby: Steve Hansen kept All Blacks staff in the dark about decision to step down for almost as long as Kiwi public
Rugby news from New Zealand: Rugby: Steve Hansen kept All Blacks staff in the dark about decision to step down for almost as long as Kiwi public: Steve Hansen kept the All Blacks staff in the dark for almost as long as the New Zealand public before announcing his decision to step down as head coach.Speaking to Newstalk ZB's Martin Devlin, All Blacks selector Grant Fox revealed... nzherald.co.nz - Rugby Karakia at South Auckland rugby club … [Read More...]
From Red to ref: How concussion turned Nic Berry into a Test whistleblower
Super Rugby in the news: From Red to ref: How concussion turned Nic Berry into a Test whistleblower: With Josh Valentine, Sam Cordingley and later Will Genia as contemporaries, Berry made a Super Rugby debut in 2005, played for the Australian under 21s and went on to play 33 games for the Reds. But h... "Super Rugby" - BingNews Scotland v South Africa: Rassie Erasmus praises Gregor Townsend's side: South Africa expect Scotland to provide … [Read More...]
British writer suggests Steve Hansen as next Lions coach: ‘he has plentiful knowledge’
Springboks in the News: British writer suggests Steve Hansen as next Lions coach: 'he has plentiful knowledge': "So why not Hansen? Working with the best of British would not require him to bring the secrets of the All Blacks' playbook to the northern hemisphere and he has plentiful knowledge of playing against ... "Springboks" - BingNews British and Irish Lions job could be a fit for departing All Blacks coach Steve Hansen: "So why not … [Read More...]
USA Rugby announces attendees for four All-American Winter Camps in Chula Vista
Rugby news from the United States of America: USA Rugby announces attendees for four All-American Winter Camps in Chula Vista: 178 girls and boys have been named across the under-18 and under-19 age levels USA Rugby News … [Read More...]
Rugby: Michaela Blyde models game on mum
Rugby news from New Zealand: Rugby: Michaela Blyde models game on mum: Michaela Blyde is one of few rugby players who had a female role model growing up. Mother Cherry represented the Black Ferns in the early 1990s and Blyde strived to follow in her footsteps.In 2013, she achieved her dream, making... nzherald.co.nz - Rugby Rugby: Why Ian Foster is (and isn't) the right man to replace Steve Hansen: COMMENT It hasn't taken long for continuity … [Read More...]
Reigning national sevens champions and provincial powerhouses dominate day one
Rugby Sevens in the news: Reigning national sevens champions and provincial powerhouses dominate day one: Waikato and Manawatū opened their respective defences of the men's and women's titles in strong fashion among the provincial powerhouses who dominated day one of the national sevens in Tauranga on Sat... "Rugby Sevens" - BingNews Reshuffle in ranks at Rugby House as coaching positions announced: FRU chief executive officer John O’Connor … [Read More...]
Israel Folau’s brother John joins him at the Waratahs for Super Rugby
Super Rugby in the news: Israel Folau’s brother John joins him at the Waratahs for Super Rugby: SYDNEY – Former Tonga rugby league international John Folau has followed his elder brother Israel into rugby union and will join him at the Waratahs for the 2019 Super Rugby season. The 24-year-old wi... "Super Rugby" - BingNews How the work of Daly Cherry-Evans is helping a Brumbies recruit: Wright is four weeks into his rugby union comeback … [Read More...]
Rugby’s 2019 burning questions: How many locks will the ABs take to the World Cup?
Springboks in the News: Rugby's 2019 burning questions: How many locks will the ABs take to the World Cup?: Can they afford to do that again when they will meet the Springboks in their first pool game, and, possibly, Ireland in their quarterfinal? OPINION: Three or four? That's the question the All Blacks s... "Springboks" - BingNews Arthur: We have a ‘good chance’ to win Test series in SA: Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur believes his team … [Read More...]
