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The Vodacom Bulls are hitched to Wilco Louw, an 18-wheeler in scrumming terms, who is poised to right what has been a bumpy record on the road and drive them to the top of the BKT United Rugby Championship. The 2023-24 BKT URC season brings with it the promise of a fresh start, especially true …
Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham, has named the Wales Women’s senior side to face New Zealand in the second Test match of the inaugural WXV1 campaign at the Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, on Saturday, October 28th. (KO: 4pm local time). Centre Hannah Jones will captain a Wales side with seven changes to the starting line-up …
Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen tweaked the midfield and loose trio combinations of his match day squad for their final WXV 2 clash against Samoa at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, while also bringing in Rights Mkhari as replacement. The match kicks off at 16h30 and is a must win for both …
Ellis Jenkins admits there are times when he wonders what might have been. But he is also grateful to still be playing the game he loves, after fearing his career was over at one stage. We caught up with the Cardiff Rugby flanker for an in-depth chat as he prepared for Sunday’s Vodacom United Rugby …
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has recorded the best digital engagement numbers for an ICC event ever, having shattered the previous record which was set for the entirety of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. The biggest Cricket World Cup ever which has placed fans at the centre of the action has …
In a disconcerting turn of events, England, the reigning double white-ball champions, have had a dismal start to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Their latest setback came in the form of Saturday’s humbling defeat against an in-form South African team, which will go down as one of the worst losses in English ODI …
Scotland Women Head Coach Bryan Easson has named a settled starting line-up to face Japan in the side’s final match of the inaugural WXV 2 competition (Friday 27 October, kick-off 1pm UK time / 2pm local time) – live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Scotland website. Easson has made two alterations to the replacements, …
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, centurion lock Eben Etzebeth and flyhalf Manie Libbok are among a top-class list of nominees for the 2023 World Rugby Awards, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October – a day after Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France. Nienaber is …
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has approved Angelo Mathews as a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana in the Sri Lanka squad. Mathews, who has played 221 ODIs, was named as a replacement after Pathirana failed to recover from a shoulder injury sustained during a warm-up match and was subsequently …
The Springboks from South Africa played in the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand’s All Blacks at the Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October and won the final 12-11 to take the Webb Ellis Trophy for a record breaking 4th time and 2nd time in a row. Springboks have now won in 1995, …
The men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia will feature 24 teams after the World Rugby Council approved historic reimagination of the competition format, window and timing. Reflecting World Rugby’s mission to increase the global competitiveness, reach, impact and value of international rugby, the 11th edition of the men’s pinnacle event will see the world’s …
A new annual men’s 15s competition involving Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga and USA will launch in 2024, reaffirming World Rugby’s commitment to increasing global competitiveness on the road to Rugby World Cups in Australia (2027) and USA (2031). Approved by the international federation’s Council, the rebranded Pacific Nations Cup, which will be played in …
The World Rugby Council has approved transformational reform of the global men’s and women’s rugby calendars from 2026, a seminal moment for the sport that marks a new era of opportunity, certainty and growth for the game, a fitting finale to its 200th birthday year. Reform of Regulation 9 governing international player release has paved …
The International Cricket Council has expressed sadness at the passing of former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi at the age of 77. In a statement, ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice extolled the qualities of spin legend Bedi, saying he was one of the masters of flight and turn who would be remembered for years to …
The Springbok Women will face Samoa in their final WXV 2 match at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday without Tayla Kinsey, Luchell Hanekom and Aseza Hele. Kinsey, the most capped scrumhalf in Springbok Women history, left the field in the first half of last Friday’s match against Italy due to HIA protocols and …
World Rugby issued a statement earlier regarding alleged discriminatory language in the semi-final 2 between England and South Africa on Saturday, 21 October. World Rugby said that they take all allegations of discriminatory behaviour extremely seriously. “We can confirm that we are formally reviewing the allegation made by England’s Tom Curry in relation to the …
The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls started the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season on a perfect note with bonus-point victories in Gauteng on the weekend. The Emirates Lions refused to give up in their local derby against the Capetonians and left the field with their heads held high and two bonus points, while the …
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has approved Brydon Carse as a replacement for Reece Topley in the England squad. Carse, who has played 12 ODIs, was named as a replacement as Topley was ruled out of the tournament after breaking his left index finger during England’s match against …
Australia’s Annabelle Codey attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing having received a red card as a result of two yellow cards in Australia’s WXV 1 match against England on 20 October. The player accepted the red card and was suspended for one match. Australia’s Annabelle Codey attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing having received a …
South Africa’s Aseza Hele attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in South Africa’s WXV 2 match against Italy on 20 October. The player accepted the red card and was suspended for two matches subject to the successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme. South Africa’s Aseza …
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi lauded the team’s fighting spirit in their nail-biting Rugby World Cup semi-final victory against England on Saturday night to book their place in back-to-back finals and stay in the race to defend their world champions title. The Springboks staged a dramatic second-half fightback from 15-6 down with …
The Springboks Will Meet the All Blacks in the final of Rugby World Cup 2023: The final and bronze final for Rugby World Cup 2023 are confirmed, with both matches at the Stade de France on Saturday, 28 and Friday, 27 October respectively. All four teams have been assigned their Team Base Camps near Paris. …
Springbok Women coach Louis Koen applauded the fighting spirit shown by his players at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town, although they were beaten by Italy in an epic match in the second round of WXV 2 on Friday. The Italians won 36-18 after a late try halted an amazing fightback by South Africa, who were …
Ahead of the new season the Vodacom United Rugby Championship has worked with its teams to ensure that the high levels of respect towards match officials are upheld as a core value of the sport. The goal, which is also shared by other competitions and leagues, is to maintain a healthy level of respect towards …