Former World Cup-winning Springbok coach Jake White has slammed critics of World Rugby’s new scrum laws as ‘naive’.
Of all the decisions made at Rugby World Cup 2023, none was as bold as Damian Willemse’s choice to call a scrum off a mark against France.
World Rugby is under fire, predominantly from South Africa, after approving law changes that could neutralise a Springbok weapon.
Teams will no longer be able opt for a scrum when awarded a free-kick as one of three law changes designed to make rugby more entertaining.
World Rugby has officially outlawed the Springboks’ famous or infamous — depending on how you look at it — scrum calls off a mark.
History will be made in more than one way when the Springboks meet Portugal for the first time in a Test in Bloemfontein in July.
South African rugby enthusiasts have witnessed some amazing skills in schools rugby over the years, but never before has there been anything remotely close to this 75m kick.
World Rugby has welcomed the prosecution against a person who sent abusive messages on social media targeting a match official and his family.
Rugby’s decision-makers should target TMOs and their broad powers, not the scrum, to improve the game’s flow and fan experience.
The Springboks are set for rugby domination with strategic leadership, innovative coaching, financial backing, and youth development.
World rugby are exploring a possible law change that could significantly depower the impact of the Springboks’ famed ‘bomb squad’.
World Rugby has revealed a list of radical plans to speed up the game, to broaden its appeal and to grow its audience globally.
World Rugby will introduce game-changing laws impacting scrum, red cards, and continuity. Proposals are to be considered in May.
One of the game’s brightest stars, George North, has announced his retirement from Test rugby.
Could rugby be getting faster and easier to understand? World Rugby explores changes to boost fan engagement and grow the sport.
Jaco Peyper joins the Springboks! The ex-referee aims to smooth relations with World Rugby and keep the champs on the right side.
In another major boost for Cape Town and its economy, World Rugby has confirmed that the Mother City will host a big international rugby tournament.
World Rugby has announced an enforced referee change for Sunday’s Six Nations showdown between Ireland and Italy in Dublin.
‘Top priority’: Strengthening the talent pool of women’s players, coaches and referees is one SA Rugby’s key objectives this year.
The zero tolerance policy towards referee abuse will soon see a man answer to allegations of threatening to kill a World Cup referee.
World Rugby has confirmed that law enforcement cases are under way after tracking online abuse during the 2023 World Cup
Bloemfontein has been confirmed as the host city for the Springboks’ home Test against Portugal in July.
A film documenting the lives and experiences of the referees at the 2023 Rugby World Cup will soon be released.
Bill Beaumont has thanked retiring referee Jaco Peyper for his services and heralded the South African as one of the greatest contributors to the game of rugby.
World Rugby’s head of referees Joel Jutge has dismissed Antoine Dupont’s accusations that referee Ben O’Keeffe helped South Africa beat France in the World Cup playoffs.