‘How to beat the bullies’: What will rugby look like heading into the World Cup next year?
Ask those involved in the game where rugby is going and one theme dominates.
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Gerry Thornley: World Rugby’s aim of playing a Six Nations match in the USA looks a long shot
World Rugby’s suggestion of having a Six Nations game moved to the USA seem remote in the extreme given the amount of stumbling blocks in the way, even if there was an appetite to do so among the unions and federations who are the stakeholders in the championship.
Rassie’s 100th: Bok coach breaks new ground in another milestone USA turn
On Saturday night in Baltimore, in the United States of America, Rassie Erasmus will oversee a Springbok Test for the 100th time.
‘One small mistake and you’re on your back’: Leinster’s Alex Usanov on how judo shaped rugby career
Alex Usanov and Thierry Dusautoir have a couple of things in common. They both started in the backrow and reached brown belt level in judo.
Borthwick to get contract extension as O’Shea targets England World Cup win
Steve Borthwick will be handed a contract extension until after the 2028 Six Nations, giving the Rugby Football Union time to identify his successor if England flop at the World Cup next year.
Wiese relishing one last shot at New Zealand to wrap up series
Sept 8 : South Africa number eight Jasper Wiese is relishing the physical contest against old foes New Zealand in unfamiliar surroundings in Baltimore on Saturday as the battered and bruised sides meet for the fourth weekend in a row.
Gordon's leg fracture exposes Australia's Achilles heel
SYDNEY, Sept 8 : Confirmation that Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon has fractured his leg and will miss a test against the Springboks and two against the All Blacks has once again exposed Australia's long-standing issues in the playmaking role.
‘Vast majority accept they aren’t going to get everything for free’: Ryle Nugent on changing attitudes to TV sports coverage
Ryle Nugent, chief executive of Premier Sports Ireland, is confident the channel will be able to secure a new deal with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) for exclusive coverage of the Champions Cup for another three seasons or more.