Move to Europe and the cash will flow,they said. Well,it hasn’t for South African teams just yet. If it doesn’t,they might be back in Super Rugby given the extraordinary cost of keeping up with the giants of European rugby.
Rugby has grown scared of its own core physicality as a concussion lawsuit rumbles through the court system,while the NRL has embraced its physicality.
George Turner became first elite male player to be taken off for an HIA after his “smart mouthguard” detected an impact of more than 70G against France.
Through the World Cup in France,the team that registered the most kicking metres enjoyed roughly an 80 per cent win rate. It is a damning statistic.
It seems whenever they front the media,the Levi sisters are asked if and when they intend to make a code switch. That question has been put to bed.
A champion Wallaby has laid out the flaw that must ensure Australia conducts a global search for their next coach,while imploring the players to find their identity.
After months of denials and a shambolic World Cup,the former Wallabies coach is back in the top job at the Brave Blossoms.
You can’t have nursing homes full of banged-up ex-athletes suffering from repeated brain traumas,but you also can’t remove the contact element from rugby because then it isn’t rugby.
An axed Wallaby has made a vow concerning his future,however who he will have to impress at the helm of the national set-up remains to be seen.
Former Wallaby Stephen Larkham was a world-class player,capable of changing a game by himself,but can he take this talent into the Australia coaching box?
There were no late miracles for France,Ireland or Fiji,yet somehow England are through to the final four. It’s enough to test the faith of even the most devout rugby fan.