
Rugby World Cup

Ex-Springboks captain insists ‘year-round schedule’ is hurting South African success and why ‘pile-up’ could derail World Cup defence hopes
Bob Skinstad has blamed South Africa player burnout caused by a never-ending schedule for the country's failure to punch its weight at club level.

Ex-All Black makes bold claims about ‘once-in-a-lifetime leader’ Richie Mo’unga after Japan success
Richie Mo'unga has one year left on his deal in Japan before he has a big decision to make.

Scott Robertson to get double boost as 2023 Rugby World Cup star set to follow Richie Mo’unga in returning from Japan
The All Blacks could be bolstered by the return of some big players ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.