Luke Pearce has weighed in on former colleague Chris Busby’s decision to quit professional refereeing following criticism by Ireland and Connacht winger Mack Hansen. Busby’s final match was the clash between Bath and Clermont in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday. The Irishman reportedly cited personal reasons as the main factor behind his decision, but
Former Australia skipper Michael Hooper is coming out of retirement to play for Toyota Verblitz as injury cover for two-time World Cup winner Pieter-Steph du Toit. The 33-year-old Hooper played the last of his 125 Tests in 2023 before being unceremoniously axed by then-coach Eddie Jones ahead of the Rugby World Cup. He turned to
Bok fans flagged down Rassie Erasmus in traffic to grab a quick selfie in exchange for giving the Bok coach directions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SA Rugby magazine (@sarugbymag) Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Getty Image The post Watch: Rassie stops traffic appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Video published on January 15, 2025 There were some brilliant tries scored in round 3 of the Investec Champions Cup, watch the video and vote for your favourite!
Ireland veteran Tadhg Beirne has labelled the latest law changes as “ridiculous”, accusing those responsible for giving scrumhalves too much protection and targeting the scrum for extinction. Last week’s EPCR matches featured the application of law changes that included protecting the attacking scrumhalf from defenders at the breakdown and maul. READ: ‘Tough love’ musters Lions
Regardless of what happens in the Euro cups, SA rugby fans are set to feast on a buffet of quality rugby this year. The post Keo & Zels: SA rugby will rock in 2025! appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
A group including billionaire South African businessman Johann Rupert has made an offer to become SA Rugby’s equity partner. According to Rapport, Rupert (Bulls), Marco Masotti (Sharks) and Johan le Roux (Stormers) – who are already shareholders in top South African franchises – have officially entered into discussions with SA Rugby. Schalk Burger Snr, a
