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Eddie Jones has compared New Zealand rugby’s current turmoil to Manchester United after the departure of Alex Ferguson. Speaking on the Rugby Unity podcast, the Japan coach weighed in on the fallout from Scott Robertson’s recent exit as All Blacks boss, suggesting the problems run deeper than one man. “It’s smelling a little bit like […]

Angus Ta’avao has shared the devastating news that his eight-year-old son, Leo, has passed away. On Tuesday, the Highlanders and All Blacks front-rower posted on social media: “We are heartbroken to share that our beautiful boy Leo has gained his angel wings. After a brief battle in PICU, Leo passed away surrounded by his loved

Eastern Province have been forced to cancel a scheduled warm-up match against the Cheetahs, disrupting both teams’ SA Cup preparations. Netwerk24 reports that EP played practice matches against the Border Bulldogs and the SWD Eagles over the past two weeks, suffering a slew of injuries to their loosehead prop ranks. In the latter fixture, the

Ireland badly need either Sam Prendergast or Jack Crowley to step forward and end the bitter debate over who is their undisputed first-choice flyhalf. Both have vied to be anointed the successor to Johnny Sexton since he retired following the heartbreaking 2023 World Cup quarter-final defeat by New Zealand. Both are talented – some countries

Former Leinster CEO Mick Dawson believes the Stormers’ youth pipeline and ability to retain top talent will be key to their future success. Netwerk24 reports that Dawson, now a director of Stormers Rugby, serves on the board at the request of Ardagh Glass Packaging Group, a 50% shareholder in Red Disa Investments. Fynbos Equity owns

The Sharks have filled the vacant attack coach role under head coach JP Pietersen. According to Rapport, Edinburgh attack coach and former Griquas coach Scott Mathie will return to Durban. Edinburgh confirmed on Monday that the 43-year-old will leave the club at the end of the season to pursue another opportunity. The Sharks are expected

Tuks claimed a statement win over defending champions UCT in Pretoria, while there were also victories for Shimlas, NWU and UJ on Monday. Playing in front of a packed Tuks Stadium, the hosts recovered from a poor start to triumph 38-22. Ikeys struck inside the first minute when winger Lezane Davis crossed for a point-of-origin

Maties took advantage of a new Varsity Cup law innovation to score two quick-fire tries against Shimlas in Bloemfontein. Trailing 21-5 late in the first half, Maties winger Rynhardt van der Linden scored a seven-point, point-of-origin try in the corner to make it 21-12. Maties then turned down a conversion attempt, instead opting for a

Look no further than Rassie’s cunning plan – South Africa ships them out, and ships them back in. The post Keo & Zels: Boks are blueprint for world domination appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Look no further than Rassie’s cunning plan – South Africa ships them out, and ships them back in. The post

A New Zealand international has signed a three-year deal with French Top 14 club Castres, dealing another blow to the All Blacks. Blues captain and flank Dalton Papali’i will depart the Auckland-based club, for whom he has made 98 appearances, at the end of 2026 Super Rugby Pacific. The 27-year-old openside has won 37 caps