South Africa

Dates and match venues for the inaugural u20 Rugby Championship have been confirmed. The 2024 u20 Rugby Championship will be played in May 2024 on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. The competition will feature the best u20 players from Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa. Located in Bokarina, the …

World Rugby has confirmed the pools for the 2024 u20 Championship. Argentina will compete in Pool C against England, Fiji and hosts South Africa. The tournament will take place from June 29 to July 19 in Cape Town and Stellenbosch. Los Pumitas will be one of twelve competing teams. France, …

South Africa will not be joining the Six Nations. The speculated move is officially not happening. South Africa, reports Rapport. SA Rugby had been interested in playing in the European tournament, thereby leaving the Rugby Championship. The change would have completely aligned South Africa with the Northern rugby calendar. South …

Old Glory have re-signed Niko Jones for the 2024 campaign. The New Zealand-born loose forward and son of former All Blacks legend Michael Jones played a vital role in helping DC to their first ever playoff appearance – and victory – in 2023. Niko is notably US-eligible through an American-born …

The SaberCats have found their replacement for Dillon Smit, and it’s ironically a former teammate of the now-retired scrumhalf. André Warner makes the move from the Lions in South Africa, though he was most recently on a short-term contract with French Pro D2 side Agen. Warner, 30, is one year …

Argentina are on top of the sevens world after a dominant Cup Final victory in Cape Town over Australia. One slip-up against Fiji in pool play was the only mark against Los Pumas in an otherwise impressive tournament that puts them at first overall on the standings. Los Pumas outclassed …

After a disappointing 2022-23 campaign, South Africa fired a statement of intent with a Cup Final victory over Argentina to start the new sevens season off with a bang in Dubai. Los Pumas were easily the best Americas team on display, with the Eagles finishing in 8th spot and a …

Tomas Aoake has signed a three-year extension with San Diego, committing to the 2023 Finalists through the 2026 Major League Rugby campaign. The 28-year-old flyer was a staple in the Legion’s lineup this past season and was one of the league’s top try-scorers. Since arriving ahead of the 2022 season …

Another Namibia international will run out in Major League Rugby next season. Divan Rossouw has put pen to paper with the Seattle Seawolves. The 27-year-old outside back played in three of four World Cup games for the Welwitschias, including starts against Italy and New Zealand. Though born and raised in …

One of the lessons of Rugby World Cup 2023 was given by Pablo Lemoine. Following Chile’s 71-0 defeat against England the Uruguayan hit out at World Rugby’s handling of Tier 2. Lemoine described how hard it was playing a vastly superior team. Chile went from playing Brazil in qualifiers in …