Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by “mutual agreement” and replaced with a current Vodacom URC tactician, the Welsh Rugby Union announced. Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt has been appointed to lead the team in the final three matches of the 2025 Six Nations, the WRU stated on Tuesday. Wales have […]
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Francke Horn is one of three key Lions players to have signed extensions this week, and the No 8 believes the continuity will push the team to the next level. “The new signings give us energy,” 25-year-old Horn said in a press conference on Tuesday. “It gives clarity and most importantly, it gives the union
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The Springboks will wrap up their 2025 Rugby Championship campaign with a historic Test against Argentina at the ‘Home of Rugby’ in London. The Twickenham clash between the Boks – the current world and tournament champions – and Los Pumas on Saturday, 4 October will mark the teams’ first meeting in the southern hemisphere showpiece
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Wales are set to announce head coach Warren Gatland’s exit and former Springbok Franco Smith is believed to be on the shortlist to replace him on the hotseat. Wales have suffered a record 14 consecutive Test defeats and are on course for another embarrassing Six Nations whitewash after a 22-15 loss in Italy at the
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Sharks scrum juggernaut Ox Nche has been unveiled as the best player in the Vodacom URC, according to the official competition ranking system. The Sharks prop is the new No 1 in the URC Top 100 – the ranking system which reflects performances across the URC, EPCR competitions and international rugby. Following in the footsteps
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Henco van Wyk is set to star in the Lions midfield for at least another two years after signing a contract extension. The 23-year-old former Junior Bok has made 41 appearances for the Pride in all competitions since making his debut in 2021, scoring 15 tries. A series of knee injuries have delayed his Springbok
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Warren Gatland’s sacking is reportedly up for discussion at a Welsh Rugby Union board meeting on Wednesday, as the national team’s woeful form continues. According to WalesOnline, the Kiwi coach was given a chance to turn things around in the Six Nations after a winless 2024, but Wales’ 22-15 loss to Italy last week has
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Unprompted intervention from TMOs will again be limited during the 2025 edition of Super Rugby Pacific. Tournament organisers confirmed on Tuesday that referees will continue to be empowered to lead decision-making. This comes as European club competitions embrace the expanded role of the TMO that often sees games officiated from behind a monitor instead of
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France flyhalf Romain Ntamack will reportedly miss this month’s Six Nations trip to Italy due to a suspension despite an attempt to make him available. Toulouse’s Ntamack, 25, was originally banned for three weeks for a high tackle in the tournament-opening win over Wales on 31 January. The punishment was then reduced by a week
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New Zealand Rugby is launching legal action against British chemicals giant Ineos, accusing the company of walking away from a sponsorship deal. Owned by billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, who has a reported net worth exceeding $15bn, Ineos has stakes in a string of prominent sporting brands including Manchester United, Mercedes Formula 1 and the Ineos Grenadiers
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