Rugby: Rampant South Africa inflict record 43-10 defeat on All Blacks
A dominant South Africa inflicted a record defeat on New Zealand on Saturday, powering to a 43-10 win in a complete performance to reclaim the number one world ranking. The Springboks avenged last week’s 24-17 loss to the All Blacks in Auckland in momentous style, leaving the home side badly humbled and the Rugby Championship finely […]
Rugby: Newcastle relegated from English Premiership
Newcastle’s relegation from rugby union’s English Premiership was confirmed with a 28-19 loss away to Gloucester on Saturday.
French rugby coach rings changes but keeps skipper Guirado
France have made six changes for their final match of a disappointing Six Nations against Italy but coach Jacques Brunel reasserted his faith Thursday in captain Guilhem Guirado to lead the team into the World Cup.
Rugby: France name Willemse, Ntamack for Wales Six Nations match
South African-born Paul Willemse will make his debut for France in Friday’s Six Nations opener against Wales in Paris.
Rugby will continue to grow in Nigeria – NRFF President
The President, Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), Kelechukwu Mbagwu, said on Monday that the sport would continue to grow in the country.
Imhoff double sees Racing past Leicester
Two tries from Argentina wing Juan Imhoff moved French side Racing 92 a step closer to the last eight of the European Champions Cup with a hard-fought 34-11 win over Leicester at Welford Road on Sunday.
Ehibam schools rugby tournament takes off in Benin city
THE much talked about Ehibam schools rugby tournament was successfully launched with pump and pageantry at the weekend at the Emotan College sports ground in Benin City.
Relief for ‘rebuilding’ French after victory over Argentina
After eight months of licking their wounds, French rugby finally had a victory to savour on Saturday when they beat Argentina 28-13 in Lille.
Women’s sevens rugby tour adds a tournament
The women’s rugby sevens circuit will regain a tournament in the upcoming season, which carries Olympic places as an incentive, World Rugby announced on Wednesday.
Red cards to stay despite outcry: World Rugby chief
Red cards meted out as part of a crackdown on concussion-related injuries are here to stay, World Rugby chief Brett Gosper said Sunday, despite frustration over recent decisions.
Rugby bosses introduce full-time contracts for women players
Rugby chiefs announced on Monday that England’s women’s 15-a-side players will be given full-time contracts, saying the game was at a “tipping point” globally.
Kenya target World Cup ticket against Namibia
Kenya hope to round off their Rugby Africa Gold Cup campaign with victory over holders Namibia in Windhoek on Saturday to qualify for next year’s World Cup in Japan.
Stallions to face Niger Saturday
The national Rugby team, The Stallions will be facing their Nigerien counterparts in an international friendly sanctioned by Rugby Afrique.
Lifted suspension good for rugby development in Nigeria, federation board member says
Debo Oshundun, member of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) board, on Thursday in Lagos described the lifting of suspension on the body by Rugby Africa as a positive development.
New coach Snook focused on Kenya’s World Cup qualification
New Zealand’s Ian Snook was unveiled as the new Kenya rugby coach on Thursday and was immediately tasked with qualifying for next year’s World Cup in Japan.
Rugby federation AGM ratifies constitution
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation took a giant step to getting readmitted by the International Rugby Union when the newly constituted board led by Kelechi Mbagwu ratified its new constitution.
