Hanley hails non-playing Parcell: I would’ve given him man of match
Combined Nations All Stars coach Ellery Hanley paid tribute to Matt Parcell after he missed out on selection due to the inclusions of Daryl Clark and Kruise Leeming.
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United Rugby Championship: Five takeaways from the final as Stormers cap remarkable turnaround
A year ago, the Stormers were unsure as to whether they would be accepted into the newly-created United Rugby Championship due to the fiscal problems endured by Western Province Rugby. There was huge concern in the region, but they thankfully survived and have duly thrived on the field in 2021/22, winning the South African Shield and finishing second in the overall table before deservedly claiming the title. John Dobson has done a wonderful job as head coach and, although they have some outstanding individuals, it has very much been a collective effort.
Scotland tour of Argentina: Grant Gilchrist on captaincy, World Cup planning, new leaders and Kinghorn at 10
Grant Gilchrist says Scotland’s three-Test tour of Argentina will be the start of their World Cup preparations as they look to right the wrongs of a dispiriting Six Nations campaign.
Jake White bizarrely criticises referee Brace without criticising: 'We were probably never in it'
In a vintage display of innuendo, a visibly emotional Bulls mentor Jake White intimated his displeasure at the performance of Andrew Brace without actually criticising the United Rugby Championship (URC) final's referee.
URC final: Stormers fight back to win title in South African derby
The Stormers recovered from conceding an early try to beat the Bulls 18-13 and win the United Rugby Championship (URC) title in an all-South African final at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
WATCH | Stormers celebrate URC title success in style
The Stormers beat the Bulls 18-13 Cape Town Stadium on Saturday to be crowned United Rugby Championship winners in the inaugural season.
No Ford, no problem: Why Freddie Burns was the perfect super-sub to inspire Leicester to glory
Freddie Burns is among the most affable figures in English rugby union and a healthy slice of self-awareness underpins his popularity. A trace of vulnerability helps, too. At full-time, Leicester Tigers’ stand-in stand-off produced a one-liner that was as accurate as the match-winning drop-goal that sunk Saracens.