Bundee Aki and Andy Farrell nominated for World Rugby awards
Bundee Aki has been nominated for World Rugby Men's Player of the Year, while Andy Farrell is on the shortlist for the coach of the year prize.
Antoine Dupont Sport News
Bobo gets all four quarterfinal results correct – time to take note!
1) Bobo, first things first: Where did you buy your crystal ball and please can I have it?! Your predictions for this World Cup to date have been incredible. The world should know about it. You're like Paul the Octopus who predicted all the results of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
Springboks report online threat against scrum-half Cobus Reinach
South Africa's Cobus Reinach is "in a good space" after an online threat that included a picture of the scrum-half's son following the 29-28 win over hosts France in the World Cup quarter-finals, assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said on Friday.
Springboks report online threat against scrumhalf Reinach
PARIS : South Africa's Cobus Reinach is "in a good space" after an online threat that included a picture of the scrumhalf’s son following the 29-28 win over hosts France in the World Cup quarter-finals, assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said on Friday.
New Zealand ref O'Keeffe shrugs off French criticism
New Zealand referee Ben O'Keeffe has shrugged off French criticism of his performance in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss at the weekend as an emotive outburst following the disappointment of defeat.
Kiwi referee shrugs off French criticism after quarter-final exit
PARIS : New Zealand referee Ben O'Keeffe has shrugged off French criticism of his performance in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss at the weekend as an emotive outburst following the disappointment of defeat.
Appointment of criticised referee to be welcomed by both England and SA, says Erasmus
PRESLES COURCELLES, France : The appointment of referee Ben O’Keeffe for a second successive South Africa knockout game at the World Cup will be welcomed by their semi-final opponents England as well, Springboks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday.
New Zealand's O'Keeffe to referee England v S.Africa World Cup semi-final
New Zealand's Ben O'Keeffe will referee Saturday's World Cup semi-final between England and holders South Africa, World Rugby said on Tuesday, despite drawing criticism for his performance in the Springboks' quarter-final against hosts France.