Springbok star Kolbe tips France as Rugby World Cup 'favourites'
South Africa's Rugby World Cup winning winger Cheslin Kolbe said on Monday that France are "favourites" for next year's competition.
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Aki clear-out was wrong, his reaction was worse
"A high degree of danger" and "high level of force" are two phrases that we don't like to hear during any rugby match. Unfortunately, we heard it again last weekend as Bundee Aki got his approach to the ruck dangerously wrong.
French ref Raynal takes '100% responsibility' for controversial Australia-NZ call
Referee Mathieu Raynal said on Monday he took "100% responsibility" for the disputed decision at the end of this month's first Test between Australia and New Zealand.
Bundee Aki 'extremely apologetic' for red card on Connacht return
Bundee Aki is "extremely apologetic" after his red card during Connacht's defeat to the Stormers and will remain in South Africa to help the team prepare for Friday's game against the Vodacom Bulls.
England's Mercer takes Top 14 player of the year award
Montpellier's English No 8 Zach Mercer was named Top 14 player of the year on Monday after helping his side to their maiden French title last June.
Stuart Lancaster: Leaving Leinster for Racing 92 was a tough decision but the time is right
It was the early hours of Monday morning when Stuart Lancaster found himself trudging through the arrivals hall at Dublin Airport once again.
Smiling Nohamba admits silly ball-slap was 'bad ploy', but atones with fine Lions showing
A smiling Sanele Nohamba knows very well that he can count his lucky stars that the Lions managed to pull off a surprise URC victory over the Ospreys in Swansea this past weekend... and that he claimed the Man of the Match award to boot.
Worcester enter administration after RFU suspends club amid financial issues
Premiership club Worcester Warriors went into administration on Monday (Sep 26) after being suspended by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) from all competitions after failing to meet a deadline to prove they could operate amid their financial difficulties.