Rugby Sport News

Euro sides need to up their physicality to win in SA, says Glasgow coach Franco Smith

New Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith believes that Northern Hemisphere teams in the United Rugby Championship (URC) need to up their physicality if they want to win regularly in South Africa. 

SA Rugby pays tribute to SARU legend Harold Wilson

Try-scoring ace Makazole Mapimpi happy to see others finishing off chances

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Saudi Sports for All calls on residents to take 92m steps with National Day campaign across the Kingdom

RIYADH: In celebration of the Kingdom’s 92nd National Day, the Saudi Sports for All Federation is picking up the pace of its efforts to create a healthier Saudi Arabia.

Wasps face relegation from Premiership over financial woes: reports

Wasps face relegation from the English Premiership after reportedly filing notice of their intention to appoint an administrator as they became the latest top-flight team hit by financial woes.

Saudi ‘rugby guy’ raising profile of sport in Kingdom

DHAHRAN: Ali Aldajani never thought that one day he would become well-known in his country as “the rugby guy.” As president of the Saudi Arabian Rugby Federation the 29-year-old has fond memories of his early years in the game and pride in how much the sport means to him today. Growing up in the Kingdom, Aldajani was always an athlete. He played football, tennis, basketball, and took part in track and field events.

RWC veteran Nolusindiso Booi to lead Springbok Women squad in New Zealand

SA Rugby has named the 32-player Springbok Women's squad that will do duty at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in October and November. 

Boks won't change game-plan for Argentina showdown

DURBAN, South Africa : South Africa will know exactly what they need to do to win the Rugby Championship trophy before kick-off against Argentina in Durban on Saturday, but loose-forward Pieter-Steph du Toit says whatever their mission, the game-plan will stay the same.