Tuesday 29 November 2022
Matera called his nine-year-old tweets ‘barbarisms’.
The rule would see players effectively sin-binned for 15 minutes while an independent review into their illegal challenge takes place as play continues.
Their men’s and women’s senior national teams will continue to compete as normal when rugby returns.
Sunday’s edition of The Rugby Paper suggested Bath players were planning to reject the request.
His mission is for the Bulls to ‘re-invent and re-mould the face of rugby’ in South Africa.
Tom Wright and Solomone Kata scored two tries apiece to help the Brumbies overcome the Waratahs.
Francois Louw is into his ninth season with Bath but has revealed this will be his final year at the Recreation Ground.
With all sporting activity in Italy shelved until 3 April at the earliest, Serie A has been left in chaos with Euro 2020 on the horizon.
The experienced duo are expected to be fit for a daunting trip to Twickenham.
The prop recently flew back to England from Tonga, via Hong Kong.
The Racing 92 playmaker was disciplined for a ‘breach of team protocol’.
Australian Conference rivals the Brumbies and the Reds enjoyed big wins on Saturday, the leaders recovering from an outbreak of mumps.
Four tries in the first half helped the champions to see off the Highlanders today in Christchurch.
Rhyno Smith scored twice in the closing stages against Southern Kings to again secure the bragging rights for the Cheetahs.
The club’s interim CEO has also said he is not giving any thought to the prospect of relegation.
The New Zealander was injured against Saracens on Sunday.
With hazardous air quality in Canberra, the Brumbies have temporarily relocated to Newcastle.
Five tries in each half saw Premiership basement side Saracens make light work of the Warriors.
An injury sustained last weekend is expected to sideline the Exeter Chiefs centre for up to two months.
Sarries mounted a late push but were unable to avoid losing to Rob Baxter’s side at Sandy Park this afternoon.
The Wales and Lions full-back is returning home after a trophy-laden spell in London.
The European champions were severely sanctioned for breaching spending rules that will now be subject to a review.
After making 55 appearances over a six-year period, the Glasgow Warriors player has retired from Scotland duty.
New Zealand appoint Ian Foster as he replaces Steve Hansen on a two-year deal.
Negotiations over Israel Folau’s claim to recoup 14 million Australian dollars from Rugby Australia have reached a conclusion.
The former New Zealand boss has accepted a role at Toyota Verblitz.
London Irish battled to claim a draw at Bristol Bears despite seeing Ollie Hoskins sent off on the stroke of half-time.
The main entrance into the ground will be called ‘Gatland’s Gate.’
The South African will take over from Conor O’Shea, who stood down over the weekend.
Georgia will also face South Africa for only the second time following two Springboks Tests against the Scots.
After opting not to appeal against a huge fine for breaching the salary cap, the club have forked out for another sanction breach.
The former Ulster and Ireland captain will lead the side when they take to the field against Fiji.
Tendai Mtawarira picked up 117 caps throughout his career.
The European and English champions were yesterday docked 35 Premiership points and fined £5.36million.
The Premiership club have also been ordered to pay €6.2m, but insist they are not guilty of any wrongdoing.
The New Zealand playmaker has suggested they should promote from within to replace Steve Hansen.
Injury will rule Alex Goode out of the December double-header against Johann van Graan’s side.
Wasps fell just short in their comeback bid as Declan Kidney and Les Kiss’ men made a winning start in their return to the top flight.
Ross Moriarty’s late score was awarded by the TMO as Wales advanced through to the semis.
The Wallabies boss said he did not appreciate the topic of his future being raised so soon after the World Cup exit.
