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CEO Alan Gilpin says World Rugby is considering the introduction of a centralised panel of elite referees to officiate at Test level. Speaking recently on the Rugby Unity podcast, Gilpin revealed that the idea – similar to the system used by the ICC – had already been discussed internally. The concept, initially suggested by Eddie […]

Ruwald van der Merwe admits he initially brushed off talk of a move abroad before a call from Glasgow coach Franco Smith changed everything. The Pumas loose forward has signed a two-year deal with the Scottish club and will join them after the Currie Cup. “My agent Tiaan Coetzee mentioned that Glasgow might be interested,

The NWU Eagles ran in seven tries to thrash Maties in Monday’s Varsity Cup semi-final in Potchefstroom. The teams were deadlocked at 10-10 at half-time but the Eagles soared after the break to triumph 50-10 and maintain their unbeaten record at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground this season. Maties started strongly and led through

Tuks will host the Varsity Cup final at Tuks Stadium next Monday night after a resounding win over UJ in the second semi-final. The Pretoria side ran in seven tries to record a convincing 53-34 victory over their Gauteng rivals. It was a fast and frantic start, with both sides showing early attacking intent before

French Pro D2 club Brive have announced the pending departure of former England lock Courtney Lawes. The 37-year-old will leave at the end of the season, with the club saying it was “proud to have had a world rugby legend” wear its colours. Lawes, capped 105 times and a member of the England side that

Which of these five tries from the Investec Champions Cup round of 16 was the best? VOTE HERE! Photo: James Crombie/INPHO The post Watch: Champions Cup top tries (Round of 16) appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Which of these five tries from the Investec Champions Cup round of 16 was the best? The post

Vodacom Bulls hooker Johan Grobbelaar was among the standout performers in the Investec Champions Cup round of 16. The Pretoria-based side lost 25-21 to the Glasgow Warriors in torrential conditions at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday night. Grobbelaar put in a colossal 80-minute performance on Glasgow’s 4G pitch, making 25 tackles – the most in the

Maties face a daunting trip to Potchefstroom, where the NWU Eagles boast a formidable home record ahead of Monday’s Varsity Cup semi-final. The Eagles have been unbeatable at the Fanie du Toit Sports Ground this season, earning the right to host the knockout clash after finishing second on the log. However, the Maroon Army arrive

Investec Champions Cup holders Bordeaux Bègles scored five tries in 18 first-half minutes as they thrashed visiting Leicester.The 64-14 victory set up a showdown against French champions Toulouse in the last eight. In Sunday’s late game, eight-time finalists Leinster pulled away in the closing stages to beat Edinburgh 49-31. In a deceptively even first 20

Several South Africans will fly the flag high in this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. BORDEAUX BÈGLES Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles thrashed a weakened Leicester Tigers 64-14 at the Stade Chaban-Delmas to set up a quarter-final clash against six-time winners and French Top 14 rivals Toulouse. Prop Carlü Sadie, who was called