Today's rugby news as teen ace wanted by Wales to make England debut and Ken Owens eyeing fourth World Cup
These are your rugby headlines for Friday, June 17.
Rugby Sport News
Bok assistant coach Davids urges URC finalists to go all out: 'Leave everything on the field'
Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids said they're very proud of the two South African teams that'll be competing in Saturday's United Rugby Championship (URC) final at the Cape Town Stadium.
Pumas enforcer Matera on crusade for first championship
Having been a driving force in the Canterbury Crusaders' run to Saturday's Super Rugby final, Pablo Matera feared his shot at a first championship trophy was in jeopardy after drawing two yellow cards in the semi-final against the Waikato Chiefs.
Kenny Edwards hails son as inspiration for All Stars
Castleford back-rower Kenny Edwards has hailed his son as his motivation to join the Combined Nations All Stars for this weekend’s test against England.
For John Dobson, flame of North-South derby still burns: 'It's great to have these rivalries'
With the 2021/22 United Rugby Championship (URC) reaching its crescendo this weekend, Stormers head coach John Dobson said a North-South final is "good for South African rugby".
Stormers-Bulls URC final officially SOLD OUT at 31 000 tickets
The Stormers confirmed that the United Rugby Championship (URC) final between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night has officially sold out.
How the Combined Nations All Stars could line-up against England
Ellery Hanley’s Combined Nations All Stars take on England in a mid-season international test this Saturday at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.