WORLD RUGBY

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Boks reach their highest World Rugby ranking, but further heights await

The Springboks have reached the highest-ever points on the world rugby rankings, but there's one more record they still seek.

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Rassie Erasmus: World Rugby rule has created 'gap' between coaches and referees

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus believes World Rugby rules on pre-game meetings with match officials are frustrating coaches and forcing them to voice their concerns in the media.

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Springboks tighten grip on World No 1 ranking after gritty Scotland victory

The Springboks have strengthened their grip on the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings after seeing off Scotland in a thrilling Nations Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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Rassie Erasmus reveals Springboks considered selecting Benhard Janse van Renseberg

Head coach Rassie Erasmus said he was interested in including centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the Springbok squad for the 2026 season, but a previous agreement with World Rugby stayed his hand.

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Georgia respond to doping scandal as 'serious blow' to rugby's reputation

The Georgian Rugby Union has issued a formal response to findings from World Rugby and the World Anti-Doping Agency, acknowledging the significant reputational harm caused to the sport in the country.

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World Rugby confirms doping breaches involving seven from Georgia national team

World Rugby has announced that six Georgian players and a member of the coaching staff have been sanctioned after being found in violation of anti-doping regulations.

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