Rob Howley has left his role as Wales attack coach with immediate effect, following Warren Gatland’s departure earlier this week. Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt takes over as interim attack coach for Wales’ remaining Six Nations fixtures against Ireland, Scotland and England. ALSO: All-white Ireland to tackle Wales Howley, who replaced Alex King ahead of the […]
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Backs coach Dave Williams says the Sharks will lean into their counter-attack to negate the Vodacom Bulls set-piece prowess in Saturday’s derby at Loftus Versfeld. Speaking at a team announcement conference on Thursday, Williams backed the Sharks to bring the right balance of physicality and tactical precision when they face the Bulls in the URC
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Ireland will wear white shirts during their Six Nations match against Wales in Cardiff to help spectators and TV viewers affected by colour blindness. The Irish, who have started their bid for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with wins over England and Scotland, face a Welsh team on a national record 14-match losing
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Professional referee Nika Amashukeli demonstrates in this clip what all goes into fitting a rugby match official for duty. Nika Amashukeli giving us the tour of what referees wear on matchday! Some operation under that shirt! pic.twitter.com/1LLvhwU3aN — Tight Five Rugby (@TightFive_Rugby) February 12, 2025 Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images The post How refs
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Waratahs skipper Jake Gordon says the struggling Super Rugby team is ready for a new era with a host of high-profile signings bolstering confidence, led by Joseph Suaalii. The Waratahs collected the club competition’s wooden spoon last season, but kick off at home on Friday against the Highlanders with 11 Wallabies in the starting lineup.
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was filmed training at the Stormers HQ with no ill effects of a shoulder injury that has sidelined the Springbok playmaker since the end of 2024. SPECIAL ONE Fantastic to see the Special One back training at HQ.#STOvLIO #STOvBUL#URC pic.twitter.com/Hf2EmSq36A — Sardieq (@SardieqWP) February 12, 2025 Photo: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images The post Watch:
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Vincent Tshituka retains the Sharks captaincy in the absence of Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Tshituka is one of a number of changes to the forward pack that stood up to the Bulls in their first-round clash in Durban less than two months ago. Etzebeth
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Sebastiaan Jobb will return to Blitzboks action after almost two years while Tristan Leyds is fit and ready for duty at next week’s Vancouver leg of the World Sevens Series. The duo have been recalled to the Blitzbok team for the fourth tournament of the 2024-25 season after head coach Philip Snyman named his group
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Bulls boss Jake White believes Saturday’s Vodacom URC derby against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld is a crucial step in the Pretoria outfit’s push for a home playoff. Third on the log, the Bulls are well placed to challenge for second, sitting just two points behind Glasgow Warriors, who don’t play this week. With three
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Hurricanes have named four captains for the Super Rugby season, employing the Maori kaitiaki approach of guardians overseeing the protection and growth of the team. Hooker Asafo Aumua, flankers Du’Plessis Kirifi and Brad Shields, and centre Billy Proctor have all been entrusted with the role. “Yes, the approach is a little bit different, but we’re
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