Rugby World Cup

Bob Skinstad blames South Africa player burnout for the country's failure to punch its weight at club level.
Alex Spink

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.
Bulls
All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga and former Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder.
Colin Newboult

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.
Crusaders
Shannon Frizell and Richie Mo'unga during the Rugby World Cup, and All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson (inset).
Colin Newboult

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.
International