Rugby

In the Round 14 Vodacom URC Connacht v Munster game (Saturday, March 29) the referee Craig Evans showed the Player (Alex Nankivell, No. 12) a Red Card in the 25th minute of the game under Law 9.20a – A Player must not charge into a ruck or maul. Charging includes any contact made without binding …

There is a cold snap in the air in Krakow – and with eight becoming the chosen four at the end of the final World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger tournament this weekend – also some desperation for some of the teams who converged on the Polish city since Monday. For the Springbok Women’s Sevens squad …

Henry Thomas’ rugby career has brought him a wide variety of experiences. He’s represented two different countries at international level and played in three different leagues. Now, at the age of 33, the Scarlets prop is set for something new as he prepares for his first taste of the Judgement Day double header at the …

A massive opportunity beckons for the Vodacom Bulls in the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday as they stake a claim for a semi-final spot after booking their quarter-final berth against Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium in the Scottish capital. As the last remaining South local team in the European showpiece, all eyes will be on …

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has assumed control of Cardiff Rugby after the club’s legal entity – Cardiff Rugby Limited – was placed temporarily into administration by its directors. The decision was made once it became clear that the club’s owner, Helford Capital, was unable to meet its obligations to fund the club as it …

The captains of the 8 women’s and 8 men’s teams gathered near Henryk Reyman Munical Stadium, on Thursday against the backdrop of one of Krakow’s iconic tram’s which proudly displayed promotion of the tournament. The 16 teams qualified following two days of thrilling action at the second round of the Challenger Series which took place …

Edinburgh Rugby is delighted to announce the signing of Scotland international Dylan Richardson from Hollywoodbets Sharks, with the versatile forward joining the club this summer on a two-year deal, subject to medical. Richardson, 26, who can play at hooker and as a loose forward, brings a wealth of experience to the Edinburgh pack. He made …

Since returning to Wales, there’s one particular date Thomas Young has made a point of marking in his diary each season. “When the fixtures are announced, Judgement Day is one of the first things I look for, to see when and where it is,” reveals the Cardiff Rugby flanker. “I know a lot of the …

There were smiles all around for the Springbok Women after a productive hit-out with their French counterparts on Tuesday afternoon in Marcoussis, and according to assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt the squad will benefit greatly from the training session heading towards the Rugby World Cup in August. “This was a good day for us – we …

Scotland Women U18 Head Coach Lindsey Smith has named an extended training squad as preparations ramp up for the 2025 U18 Six Nations Festival. The age-grade tournament will take place at Wellington College in Crowthorne, England, running from Friday, 11 April to Saturday, 19 April. The young Scots will face off in shortened 35-minute matches …

Fiery west coast derbies and a Sarah Beaney Cup final rematch await on Silver Saturday – Scottish Rugby’s best family day out, featuring seven community finals. The full fixture list has now been confirmed after several semi-finals were played over the past weekend. Fourteen teams, contesting seven finals, will take to the national pitch at …

The Springbok Women’s Sevens team arrived in Poland late on Monday determined to keep their momentum from the opening two legs of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series that was played in Cape Town early last month. The South Africans arrived in Krakow for the third and final tournament in the competition placed second …

Lowering the tackle height in community men’s rugby in Scotland has successfully reduced the rate of head collisions among players, a study suggests.  Recent changes to the tackle height law for community rugby players in Scotland was linked with a 45% reduction in head-on-head contact – one of the primary causes of sports related concussion, …

The Vodacom Bulls emerged as the last remaining South African team in the EPCR Challenge Cup after booking their place in the quarter-final against Edinburgh following their Round of 16 victory against Bayonne in France, but the two other SA sides in the competition – the defending champions, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and the Emirates Lions – …

Fiji men and New Zealand women claimed the HSBC SVNS Singapore titles on Sunday at the sixth and final regular season round of HSBC SVNS 2025, which saw New Zealand women and Argentina men retain their titles as SVNS League Winners following results on Saturday at Singapore National Stadium. Double Olympic champions Fiji had to …

After 17 hours, the Springbok Women finally settled at their base in Marcoussis, and the travel discomforts and fatigue were soon forgotten and turned into hugs and laughs when France-based Senazo Mcatshulwa joined up with her teammates at the National Rugby Centre outside Paris. Mcatshulwa plays for Stade Villeneuvois Lille Métropole, 250 kilometers to the …

South Africa will end the league phase of the HSBC SVNS season in fourth place after a strong finish in Singapore on Sunday, where they won both their games but were unfortunately still placed ninth, and Springbok Sevens team head coach Philip Snyman bemoaned the lack of consistency. Argentina won the league despite defeat against …

 The Toyota Cheetahs defeated the NovaVit Griffons in a crucial SA Cup fixture in Bloemfontein on Saturday, putting them back in top four contention, as pace-setters, Suzuki Griquas and the Airlink Pumas, continued their winning runs, while there were also good results for the Valke and Eastern Province. The weekend’s action kicked off in George …

The Disciplinary process related to Alex Nankivell Red Card in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 14 game against Connacht on Saturday, March 29 has resulted in a two game suspension. After an act of foul play by Munster player No 12 (Alex Nankivell), referee Craig Evans showed the Player a Red Card in the …

Scotland’s summer tour plans for 2025 have been confirmed, where they will take on the Māori All Blacks, followed by Fiji and Samoa. The tour kicks off with a match against the Māori All Blacks on Saturday 5 July, and will be the first time the sides have met since 2000, when the hosts edged …

The Springbok Women’s Sevens squad to travel to Poland on Sunday for next weekend’s World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger tournament in Krakow, will feature two uncapped players in Patience Mokone and Vianca Boer. Mokone, who just finished the Women’s Premier Division as the leading try scorer for the Bulls Daisies, will make a first appearance …

Full-back Wes Goosen will earn his 50th cap for Edinburgh Rugby tomorrow night when his side play host to the Emirates Lions in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 at Hive Stadium (Friday 4 March, kick-off 8pm) – live on Premier Sports. The ever-present flyer reaches his half-century in the week he signed a …