The slow march to lower tackle heights in rugby appears unlikely to stop – The Irish Times
More law tweaks are on the way. If rugby in 2025 was largely defined by better recognition of…
World Rugby vindicated as Etzebeth’s gouge ends ‘ridiculous arguments’
Matt Williams has slammed Eben Etzebeth’s eye-gouge on Alex Mann as a ‘dog act’, but the former Leinster…
Eben Etzebeth’s suspension is lenient for such a repugnant offence – The Irish Times
Eben Etzebeth’s suspension is lenient for such a repugnant offence The Irish Times ‘I had to start defending myself…
13 stars who could switch Test allegiances
Following the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, we take a look at 13 players who could…
Rugby is in serious trouble unless match officials get a handle on decision-making process – The Irish Times
Did you enjoy the November series? Being among the Aviva Stadium crowd was new to me. Walking down…
Johnny Sexton hails Ireland’s response in Springboks clash – The Irish Times
Former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton had to think back to a match played against Scotland in March 2023…
Impact of Springboks, All Blacks wins
South Africa will end 2025 in the same position as they began the year, at the top of…
Malcolm Marx beats fellow Springboks to top gong
Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx has been crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year for the first…
It’s hard to warm to idea of Nations Championship on any level – The Irish Times
This weekend’s Autumn Nations Series finale will captivate fans in front of full stadiums. To the slight bemusement,…
Why is South African rugby’s doping rap sheet much longer than everyone else’s? – The Irish Times
After the 2010 autumn international between Ireland and South Africa two Springboks players tested positive for the banned…
World Rugby Awards winners & losers: Springboks, All Blacks, Lions
Following the announcement of the World Rugby Award Nominees, here are our winners and losers. There are three…
Crafty Jamison Gibson-Park had Ireland purring – The Irish Times
Risible analysis from South African analysts after red card against ItalyItaly’s flanker Ross Vintcent (R) reacts with South…