Loose Pass: The futures of All Blacks head coach Ian Foster, Worcester Warriors and the Scottish Rugby Union
This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with Ian Foster’s future, the Premiership’s future and Scottish rugby’s future…
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Family affair for Ward as Ireland U20s get to lay down cards first
Bryn Ward has no shortage of advisors and he's happy to take on board all they have to offer.
Siya returns to France: Racing 92 welcome World Cup-winning Bok skipper to the club
Almost a fortnight since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup at the Rugby World Cup in France, where the Springboks beat New Zealand 12-11 in the final, South African captain Siya Kolisi returned to Paris, this time in the colours of his new club, Racing 92.
2023 rugby World Cup win will unite S’Africa, says Siya Kolisi
South Africa celebrate another Rugby World Cup triumph
South Africans call for holiday as they revel in World Cup success
CAPE TOWN : South Africans woke up in a jubilant mood and with some sore heads on Sunday, basking in the glory of back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins following their nail-biting 12-11 victory over old foes New Zealand in the 2023 final in Paris.
World Cup braced for second superpower showdown
PARIS : It seems remarkable that the two nations whose very identity is defined by rugby are meeting in a World Cup final for only the second time on Saturday but one of New Zealand and South Africa will emerge as historical top dog with a record fourth triumph.
All Blacks warrior Whitelock on path to unique treble
PARIS : New Zealand's defensive effort through 37 phases at the end of their quarter-final win over Ireland will go down in All Blacks folklore and it has also kept Sam Whitelock on the path to becoming the first player to win three World Cups.
Dusautoir fears bruising quarter-final for France against Springboks
PARIS : Former France captain Thierry Dusautoir fears the hosts' bid for a first world title could be damaged by South Africa even if Les Bleus beat the world champions in the quarter-finals on Sunday.
Good early start key for All Blacks to 'turn the dial back' against Ireland, says McCaw
Ex-New Zealand captain Richie McCaw said his former side have to start well against Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final if they hope to upset the odds.