Former Wallabies star Rocky Elsom has declared his innocence after being sentenced to five years in prison by a French court for embezzlement. Elsom, who was the president and majority owner of French club Narbonne in 2014, was convicted of forgery, misuse of corporate assets, and embezzling 700,000 euros. An international arrest warrant has been […]
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Pablo Matera will miss Argentina’s Test against Italy after Sanzaar’s disciplinary committee gave the flanker a light suspension for his red card against the Springboks. Matera saw red for charging into a ruck in the 56th minute of Argentina’s 48-7 Rugby Championship defeat to South Africa in Mbombela on 28 September. The disciplinary committee upheld
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The R1.3-billion private equity deal between SA Rugby and the Seattle-based Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) looks set to crumble in the face of reported opposition from South Africa’s top rugby unions. According to a report by News24, the deal, which would have seen Saru sell a 20% stake in its commercial arm to ASG, is unlikely
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Skipper Francke Horn hailed the Lions for their determination in a gutsy Vodacom URC win in Wales on Sunday, yet anticipates another tough contest against Zebre this week. Ivan van Rooyen’s charges kicked off their three-week European tour with a 23-19 victory over the Dragons at Rodney Parade. It was the Pride’s third win of
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The multi-million pound brain injury lawsuits against rugby’s authorities have come under scrutiny after former England prop Will Green accused the lead solicitor of pressuring him to lie about having dementia. According to a report by the Telegraph, during a recent court hearing, Green claimed solicitor Richard Boardman’s firm, Rylands Garth, tried to coerce him
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Despite recent setbacks, head coach Graham Rowntree remains optimistic as former champions Munster embark on a two-match tour of the Republic in the Vodacom URC. The Irish outfit faces the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday, with the hosts seeking their first win against Munster in the competition. Rowntree’s charges then regroup for a
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Head coach Sean Everitt says Edinburgh are keen to retain Duhan van der Merwe’s services next season, amid reports linking the Scotland winger with a move to France. The SA-born Van der Merwe’s contract expires at the end of this campaign, with his future at the Scottish club uncertain. RugbyPass has reported that several French
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Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf Embrose Papier leaves the Ospreys defenders chasing shadows in a bonus-point URC victory for the Herd in Swansea. WATCH: RG revels in derby delight @25percy25 Some speed form Emborse Papier @Embrose #bullsvsospreys #urcrugby #fyp #sama28 #vodacombulls ♬ original sound – Percy Photo: @BlueBullsRugby/Twitter The post Watch: Papier cuts Ospreys to shreds appeared
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France have hit out against World Rugby’s plans to institute a global trial of the 20-minute red card, in a strongly-worded statement from the FFR and LNR. World Rugby announced last week a series of proposed global law trials – including the 20-minute red card – that the governing body says are “aimed at enhancing
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Vodacom Bulls centre David Kriel was unfairly punished for an attempted hand-off in the URC clash with the Ospreys, according to readers. Kriel was sent off early in the second half as the Bulls started their three-match tour with a bonus-point win in Swansea on Saturday. Jake White’s charges now await the outcome of the
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