Rugby-World order shaken up after July internationals
By Nick Said
Rugby Sport News
Sexton wary of complacency as Ireland reach top of world rankings
Captain Johnny Sexton has warned Ireland against complacency ahead of next year's World Cup following a momentous series win in New Zealand.
World order shaken up after July internationals
CAPE TOWN : The winds of change have swept through international rugby in the past few weeks, with historic firsts and a potential changing of the guard at the top of the world game as northern hemisphere teams flexed their muscles down south.
Freddie Steward's Leicester Tigers contract talks stall - according to report
Freddie Steward has reportedly 'failed to agree terms' on a contract extension with Leicester Tigers.
Eddie Jones in furious row after Australia rugby fans call him a traitor
Eddie Jones was embroiled in angry exchanges with Australian supporters, who accused the England head coach of being a “a traitor”, following the series decider in Sydney on Saturday. Rugby Australia has condemned the behaviour as “totally unacceptable” after videos emerged on social media in which Jones reacted furiously to the insults.
All Blacks: New Zealand Rugby boss says Ireland series loss is ‘not acceptable’
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has voiced his displeasure at the All Blacks’ 2-1 series defeat to Ireland and described the three-time world champions’ recent performances as “not acceptable”.
Jack Harrison praises Leeds United teammates' attitude in ‘complex system’ after Villa defeat
Leeds United winger Jack Harrison praised the attitude of his teammates as they continued to develop Jesse March’s ‘complex system’ in the narrow defeat to Aston Villa. Steven Gerrard’s side won 1-0 after a second-half penalty from Danny Ings, although the game was marred by a nasty-looking injury to Archie Gray amid a host of strong tackles.
Eben's fiancée Anlia van Rensburg sings national anthem as Bok legend honoured: 'I was trying to take in every moment'
The red carpet was laid out for Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, and he says it will take a while to sink in.