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A leading figure in the Scottish Rugby hierarchy has been dismissed following an independent investigation into his behaviour. The governing body on Thursday confirmed CEO Alex Williamson had been fired with immediate effect after the board considered the findings of the investigation. Williamson took up the role in early 2025 after succeeding Mark Dodson and […]

Griquas have suffered a double injury setback ahead of Friday night’s Currie Cup clash against the Cheetahs in Kimberley. Cameron Hufke’s season is over after the fullback tore his posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and meniscus during last week’s victory over the Vodacom Bulls, while winger Dylan Maart is expected to spend several weeks on the

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s attacking flair makes him the ideal Springbok 10 for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, according to ex-All Blacks hooker James Parsons. The mercurial Bok and Stormers playmaker is set to make his return from a long-term ankle injury against Argentina in Buenos Aires next Saturday. Speaking on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Parsons believes

Stellenbosch FC coach Gavin Hunt has questioned why the touring New Zealand squad will use Athlone Stadium as a training base. The All Blacks will train in Athlone ahead of next Friday’s opening match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium.  Hunt believes the arrangement has come at his

The Welsh Rugby Union has taken another step towards reducing its professional teams from four to three. This now leaves the Ospreys and Scarlets battling for the final licence from the 2028-29 season. The WRU confirmed in April that it intended to streamline Welsh rugby into three professional regions – one representing the capital, one

John Dobson says while the timing of next Friday’s clash against the All Blacks is “terrible”, the Stormers will do everything possible to make it a memorable occasion. The eight-match Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour kicks off when the Stormers host the All Blacks at Cape Town Stadium. The match comes during the Stormers’ pre-season, almost

Former All Blacks captain Sam Cane has revealed the best Springbok player he faced in his 16 Tests against New Zealand’s greatest rivals. Cane went head to head with two generations of Springbok greats during a 12-year Test career, coming up against the likes of Schalk Burger, Francois Louw, Duane Vermeulen and Siya Kolisi. But

Rassie Erasmus believes the return of traditional touring matches against the All Blacks will give South African players and fans an experience many have never had before. As part of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour, the All Blacks will face the Stormers, Sharks, Vodacom Bulls and Lions in addition to the four Tests against the

Former Wallabies and Argentina boss Michael Cheika could make a surprise return to Super Rugby after emerging as a leading contender for a vacant post. According to RugbyPass, Cheika has become a front-runner after several top candidates reportedly declined the opportunity to succeed Dan McKellar as head coach of the Waratahs.  Cheika enjoyed a successful spell

Samoa could be banned from international rugby after the country’s government withdrew all recognition and financial support for its governing body, Lakapi Samoa. According to the Samoan Observer, World Rugby has given the Samoan government 24 hours to reconsider its decision and accept a proposed review, or risk a four-year suspension from international rugby. The