New Springbok stars are emerging ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023. Jacques Nienaber will announce South Africa’s Rugby World Cup squad on Tuesday and there is no shortage of competition for selection, especially up-front. South Africa has no shortage of physical forwards to choose from including a colossal battle for the No.8 jersey. Duane […] READ MORE
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RWC Anniversary: 2007 Memories with Victor Matfield
It’s been exactly 16 years since France last hosted the Rugby World Cup tournament. Larissa Falls chatted with former Springbok legend and Champion of that 2007 competition, Victor Matfield, as he takes us down memory lane and looks towards this years campaign. RWC Anniversary: 2007 Memories with Victor Matfield What are your memories of France […] READ MORE
Expectation; Men’s RWC2023 World Cup squads establish Nation’s Game Plan
To the delight of their enthusiastic fans, all the men’s (Rugby World Cup) RWC2023 World Cup squads are expected to be announced over the next month. Revealed to the world – and their opponents – as well as to establish that nation’s game plan. Every one of them is fully emersed currently in their individual […] READ MORE
Canadian women earn memorable win at TD Place Stadium
The Canadian women earn a memorable win at TD Place Stadium against the Wallaroos. It was a convincing win, with the defence playing a big deal in Canada’s win over Australia. Canadian women earn memorable win with a fantastic performance in Ottawa Full game summary Full Game Summary: Tyson Beukeboom and Sarah-Maude Lachance had fantastic […] READ MORE
Springboks lethargic first half costs them against All Blacks
The Springboks lethargic first-half performance cost them dearly in their Rugby Championship matchup against the All Blacks on Saturday. There were a number of issues that contributed to the Springboks lethargic first-half performance and loss on Saturday and we consider a few of them here. Before we do that, we need to pay our respects […] READ MORE
Canada plays the Wallaroos to end 2023 Pacific Four Series
Both teams, with a 1-1 record, will look to end the Pacific Four Series in second place after New Zealand defeated Canada in an exciting game with over 10,000 fans in the game. Now Rugby Canada plays the Wallaroos in Australia Rugby to determine who likely finishes second in the Pacific Four Series tournament. Canada […] READ MORE
Springboks beat the Wallabies: OPINION
The Springboks beat the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship in Pretoria by 43 points to 12 in the Rugby Championship opener in Pretoria on Saturday evening. We take a look at the key takeaways the Springboks will take from this matchup. Springboks beat the Wallabies 43-12 Before we take that look, we cannot resist highlighting […] READ MORE
What can Taine Plumtree offer Wales’ men’s World Cup squad?
Taine Plumtree was announced as a Scarlets signing last week and now, he’s been called to Wales’ men’s World Cup training squad by Warren Gatland. The former Under 20 New Zealand international has spent all of his rugby career in New Zealand; despite being born in Swansea, Taine is the son of former Swansea and […] READ MORE
Rugby Canada’s reliable hooker: Emily Tuttosi
Emily Tuttosi, was born and raised in Souris, Manitoba. The hooker has made her name professionally with the Exeter Chiefs and the Rugby Canada national team. She is 27 years old and is 5’7″. Emily Tuttosi: Rugby Canada’s needed hooker Emily Tuttosi’s childhood Tuttosi began her rugby union journey with her twin sister, Amy (source: […] READ MORE
All domestic rugby titles decided plus Crusaders seventh title in a row
All of the major domestic rugby titles have been decided over the month of June, with the Crusaders seventh title in Super Rugby supporting their status as the Premier rugby franchise across the globe. The Currie Cup grand final was also played on Saturday, with the Free State Cheetahs claiming the reward in South Africa’s […] READ MORE