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After receiving indications from three notable Premiership teams in the Cardiff pathway that they would not be participating in the new Elite Development Competition, the Welsh Rugby Union has summoned an emergency meeting for tomorrow night. WalesOnline is aware of With the deadline for expressions of interest set for Friday, Cardiff RFC, Merthyr, and Pontypridd are seriously considering not applying because they have concerns about the feasibility of this new competition. The salary cap, fewer home games than in a typical community season, the planned midseason break with no fixtures, commercial viability, and the potential dilution of iconic brands are…
The maturity that Cristian Romero has displayed this season has astonished Jermaine Beckford, who previously believed the Argentine was “a lost cause.” Romero had a solid reputation when he joined Tottenham in 2021 after winning the Serie A Defender of the Year honor during the 2020–21 season. The center-back undoubtedly displayed a lot of potential during his first season playing in England, but, like many other members of the Spurs club, his performances significantly deteriorated last season. The 25-year-old had significant difficulties in the second half of the season since he was a part of a defense that was…
When asked to sum up SA Rugby director Rassie Erasmus in three words in Paris on Tuesday, All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan was put on the spot. In just three words? I’m not sure. passionate and sincere. I don’t possess another one. This will do. I haven’t thought about Rassie at all, to be honest,” he admitted, brushing off the mind games and other distractions surrounding South Africa’s head coach who led his team to victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup. With a last-second, 16-15 comeback victory over England last Saturday, the Springboks secured a spot in their…
Rugby World Cup 2023 final: John Smit and Schalk Brits, two former Springboks, explain why they wanted the All Blacks to compete. South African icons John Smit and Schalk Brits joined former Springbok Hanyani Shimange to preview the Rugby World Cup final on the Rugby World Cup YouTube channel. Smit on the team’s desire to face the All Blacks in the championship game The captain of the team that won the 2007 World Cup claims that supporters from South Africa and New Zealand were interested in this potential championship game. “I believe that both sets of fans will have prayed…
Manchester United is inviting fans to support us in commemorating Sir Bobby Charlton, who sadly passed away on Saturday. Following close discussions with Sir Bobby’s family, we will be remembering his legacy at all of our upcoming club fixtures, outlined below. We will pay tribute to and remember Sir Bobby before our men’s first team game against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday. The ceremony will end with a minute of silence prior to kickoff. Please arrive early to claim your places and pay your respects. Turnstiles will be open starting at 6 o’clock. Players and staff will wear black armbands, a…
Image: Gallo Images/Steve Haag of New Zealand captain Sam Cane tackling South African player Faf de Klerk in an August 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-up game There is no greater challenge for New Zealand and South Africa than what they both view as the sport’s greatest rivalry, and the World Cup final on Saturday will be one of their most crucial contests as each team goes for a record-breaking fourth world championship. A prior World Cup final, numerous bloody fights, a 0-0 tie, and political unrest have all occurred within the 102-year history of this match. With 62 victories over…
In light of an ongoing investigation into allegations of racial abuse, the Springboks must get ready for the possibility that Bongi Mbonambi, their lone specialized hooker, won’t play in the 2023 Rugby World Cup championship match against the All Blacks. A Review of the England-Bongi Saga by World Rugby Mbonambi is accused of using a racist slur toward flank Tom Curry during Saturday’s tense World Cup semi-final between the Springboks and England at the Stade de France. Both World Rugby and SA Rugby have acknowledged they have started independent investigations into Mbonambi. Curry alleges that Mbonambi called him a “white…
During Saturday’s tense World Cup semifinal between the Springboks and England at the Stade de France, flank Tom Curry is allegedly the target of a racial slur by Bongi Mbonambi, who has been the subject of independent investigations from both World Rugby and SA Rugby. Curry immediately reported the incident to match referee Ben O’Keeffe because he felt the Springbok hooker had called him a “white c***” and thereby insulted him. Although O’Keeffe at the time dismissed the incident, it was later revealed through a leak, and England complained to World Rugby, who then launched an official investigation into the…
The front row star has been the target of a witch hunt by the English rugby media, but Springboks assistant coach Daan Human has praised Bongi Mbonambi for his commitment in training this week. Mbonambi, according to Human, performed flawlessly during this week’s training. In training, BONGI MBONAMBI was “PERFECT.” Given that World Rugby and SA Rugby are both conducting inquiries, the forwards coach stated that he was unable to comment on the accusations. He had a perfect training session this afternoon—okay, not quite perfect, but we try to have flawless sessions. Human told reporters, “I really can’t comment on…
Image: Gallo Images/Steve Haag of New Zealand captain Sam Cane tackling South African player Faf de Klerk in an August 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-up game There is no greater challenge for New Zealand and South Africa than what they both view as the sport’s greatest rivalry, and the World Cup final on Saturday will be one of their most crucial contests as each team goes for a record-breaking fourth world championship. A prior World Cup final, numerous bloody fights, a 0-0 tie, and political unrest have all occurred within the 102-year history of this match. With 62 victories over…