Devin Hermanus

Russia ban secures Georgia’s World Cup spot

Georgia have secured their place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France after all remaining games involving Russia in the Rugby Europe Championship 2022 were abandoned, World Rugby announced on Thursday.

Cheika leads the pack for Los Pumas job

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is poised to take charge of the Argentinian national team, according to local reports.

Watch: Worst rugby fail ever

Sevens rugby has some tweaks and unique rules from the 15-man game, but seriously, what were these dudes thinking?!

Lukhanyo a ‘huge loss’, but Nkosi backs Kolisi

Sbu Nkosi has full confidence in Siya Kolisi’s ability to fill the “huge” boots left by Lukhanyo Am at the Sharks, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Bok scrumhalf packs his bags for Bath

Journeyman scrumhalf Louis Schreuder will part ways with the Newcastle Falcons and join Bath at the end of the season.

Sexton sets sights on World Cup swansong

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said he hopes to go out on “a high, not a whimper” after he signed a contract extension through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Tuesday.

Dupont injury scare for Grand Slam-chasing France

France suffered a scare ahead of Friday’s Six Nations clash with Wales as captain Antoine Dupont left training with his left arm bandaged and an ice pack wrapped round it.

Goosen picked in Most Overrated XV

Prodigiously talented and touted by coaches the world over, Johan Goosen seems best remembered for what he hasn’t done – play rugby.

Wales prop Tomas Francis is help off the field/Getty Images

Wales to risk Francis despite surgeon’s warning

Wales say prop Tomas Francis is available for selection against France in the Six Nations on Friday despite a strong warning from a surgeon that he risks “serious harm” after suffering a head injury against England.