French rugby has doubled down on its opposition to World Rugby’s 20-minute red card trial, warning it poses a “major threat” to the sport, specifically around player welfare. In a joint statement, the Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) and Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) confirmed a unified stance against making the trial law permanent, Planet […]
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Leinster are determined not to repeat past mistakes as they prepare to face Toulon in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final in Dublin on Saturday. Leo Cullen’s men suffered a shock Vodacom URC defeat to Scarlets a year ago, which preceded their stunning Champions Cup semi-final exit against Northampton Saints. On Saturday, four-time winners Leinster host
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Clive Woodward urges England to make a bold call by starting a teenager against the Springboks at Ellis Park in July. Writing for Daily Mail, the 2003 World Cup-winning England coach argues that 19-year-old Saracens flyer Noah Caluori is ready for the Nations Championship clash in Johannesburg on 4 July. Caluori has had a breakthrough
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Head coach Kevin Foote says the Junior Springboks’ attacking journey is only beginning after an exhilarating U20 Rugby Championship opener in Gqeberha. The Junior Boks blended a high tempo game with gritty defence in a comfortable 48-21 win against Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The clash was a physical test, and Foote praised his
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Cobus Reinach has provided an update on the knee injury he sustained in Cape Town on Saturday. The Stormers scrumhalf limped off the field in the 60th minute of the Vodacom URC match against the Glasgow Warriors. “He’s in a brace and hasn’t been scanned yet,” Stormers coach John Dobson said afterwards. “But I don’t
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The Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of a Stormers coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. Craig Childs will join the English Premiership club as defence coach, linking up with head coach Geoff Parling’s management team. He arrives from Cape Town after working within the Stormers set-up, and previously coached at Wynberg Boys’ High and
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Eddie Jones says rugby must evolve to attract new fans and boost its financial future. The Japan coach was speaking in the wake of the failed R360 breakaway competition, a proposed franchise-based league fronted by former England centre Mike Tindall that aimed to reshape the global game. Despite that project collapsing before launch, Jones believes
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The Junior Springboks produced a ruthless first-half display to thrash Argentina in the U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha on Monday. South Africa won 48-21 after leading 36-0 at half-time having scored six first-half tries. However, in a scrappy second half, the Junior Boks could only add two more tries, while Los Pumitas scored three late
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John Dobson believes powerhouse prop Ntuthuko Mchunu is destined for “much higher honours” after the loosehead’s explosive impact since arriving in Cape Town. The 27-year-old bagged a brace of tries in the 48-12 rout of the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, and has quickly become a key figure in the Stormers’ forward pack since joining from
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