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Rassie Erasmus to turn down 'five-year' Springbok offer to stay at Munster

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Munster head coach Rassie Erasmus will firmly rebuff any attempts by South Africa to become their new national coach which, in any case, are “fabricated” according to his representative.

Varsity Cup almost here

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

The 2017 edition of the FNB Varsity Cup gets underway on 30 January 2017. The competition celebrates ten years of rocking rugby as nine universities battle it out for top honours.

Tecklenburg shocks by retiring

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Emirates Lions flanker Warwick Tecklenburg has decided to retire from all rugby with immediate effect, dealing a blow to the Johannesburg franchise ahead of this year’s Vodacom Super Rugby competition.

Stormers clutching at straws again

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

It’s a fresh season but thanks to the injury to new recruit Stephan de Wit the same old conversation appears to be playing itself out at the Stormers’ headquarters in Belville ahead...

Smartphones are ruining skills and awareness, claims England rugby coach

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Vision specialist Sherylle Calder speaks of ‘decline across different sports’• ‘We develop visual motor skills by climbing trees, walking on walls’Sportsmen and women who spend half their...

Italy wants team to be feared

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Italy coach Conor O'Shea has set his side a series of goals from competitiveness in the Six Nations to instilling fear at the next World Cup as he seeks to continue their upward curve under his guidance

Wales wary of rushing back Faletau

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Wales believe Taulupe Faletau is "progressing well" from his latest injury setback but have yet to decide if the No 8 will be fit for their Six Nations opener.

Erasmus dismisses Springbok link

9 years ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has distanced himself from reports linking him with a return to his native South Africa to coach the Springboks.

Venter named Italy's new defensive coach

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Former Springbok centre Brendan Venter has joined Italy as defence coach, the Italian rugby federation announced on Monday.

Gelant set to return from injury

9 years ago by Super Sport.com

Warrick Gelant will make his long-awaited return to action with the Vodacom Bulls as they head to Zimbabwe later this week for their first pre-season clash with the Emirates Lions in Harare on Saturday.