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  • Madoda Mxakwe, SABC group chief executive officer. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    Rights to Rugby World Cup matches 'not commercially viable' for SABC

    The public broadcaster's leadership was addressing Parliament's communications committee on Tuesday on the steps being taken to fix it.

    978 days ago
  • Springbok flanker Siya Kolisi evades a tackle from Argentina wing Sebastian Cancelliere (R) during their 2019 Rugby Union World Cup warm-up match at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, on August 17, 2019. Picture: AFP.

    Kolisi lifting World Cup would be 'hugely symbolic' - Solomons

    If the 28-year-old backrow forward, the first black player to captain South Africa at a World Cup, were to lift the Webb Ellis Cup on 2 November, it would become one of the most iconic images in World Cup history.

    978 days ago
  • South Africa's Faf de Klerk arrives for a training session at the Arcs Urayasu Park in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture on 16 September 2019, ahead of the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup. Picture: AFP

    De Klerk not expecting bad hair day in All Blacks showdown

    After two weeks of training in high humidity and temperatures, the Springboks have been left ripped and ready, although de Klerk deflected the idea his blonde, surfer-dude locks were a distraction in those conditions.

    978 days ago
  • A selection of important referee match signals to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan from 20 September to 2 November. Picture: AFP

    Making the call: Referee signals to know for RWC 2019

    A selection of important referee match signals to know ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan from 20 September to 2 November.

    978 days ago
  • FILE: South Africa's Eben Etzebeth competes for the ball against his New Zealand opponent during their Rugby Championship match at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on 27 July 2019. Picture: @Springboks/Twitter

    Boks expect the unexpected from 'evolving' All Blacks

    Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot said Tuesday that the Springboks expect the All Blacks to come out firing in the Pool B clash in Yokohama after the southern hemisphere titans battled to a 16-16 draw over the summer during the Rugby Championship.

    978 days ago
  • Ahead of the start of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, these are the basic rules of the game you need to know. Picture: AFP

    Scrum, try, forward pass: Basic rules to know about rugby

    Ahead of the start of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, these are the basic rules of the game you need to know.

    978 days ago
  • FILE: A statue in honour of William Webb Ellis, the alleged inventor of rugby, stands outside Rugby school where he was a pupil in Rugby on 16 September 2015. Picture: AFP

    Legend of William Web Ellis & the World Cup: The history of rugby

    A brief history of rugby union ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup to be held in Japan from 20 September to 2 November.

    978 days ago
  • FILE: Argentina's Nicolas Sanchez runs with the ball during the Rugby Championship match between Australia and Argentina on the Gold Coast on 15 September 2018. Picture: AFP

    Aerial battle key to France clash, says Pumas' Sanchez

    Argentina's fly-half says the aerial battle will be a key factor in their crunch Pool C encounter with France, hoping that his experience in French rugby will give him an edge.

    978 days ago
  • South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe (L) scores a try during the friendly rugby match between Japan and South Africa at the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium in Kumagaya on 6 September 2019. Picture: AFP

    SABC: No return on investment in broadcasting RWC games

    The SABC said it has resolved not to air any games from this year's Rugby World Cup as the broadcasting rights fees would not be commercially viable.

    978 days ago
  • FILE: The SABC headquarters in Auckland Park. Picture: SABC.

    SABC blackout for Rugby World Cup fans

    The SABC announced on Monday it could not afford broadcasting rights for the 2019 Rugby World Cup taking place in Japan.

    979 days ago
  • The 31-man Springboks squad going the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN.

    SABC will not be broadcasting Rugby World Cup matches - report

    The tournament is set to get under way on Friday when host nation Japan faces Russia.

    979 days ago
  • FILE: Referee Alain Rolland of Ireland gives a red card to Wales' flanker Sam Warburton (not pictured) during the 2011 Rugby World Cup semi-final match Wales vs France at the Eden Park in Auckland on 15 October 2011. Picture: AFP

    Red card rush? World Cup refs to crack down on high tackles

    World Cup referees' boss Alain Rolland said he was aware of fears that an excessive clampdown could 'potentially have a negative impact' on rugby's global showpiece.

    979 days ago
  • FILE: The Springbpks and the All Blacks get ready to scrum down in their Rugby Championship match at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 6 October 2018. Picture: @Springboks/Twitter

    Boks call on ref Garces for equal treatment against All Blacks

    Assistant South Africa coach Mzwandile Stick said that with the gap between the All Blacks and their potential rivals for the Webb Ellis Cup closing, match officials to be consistent in how they applied the laws to all teams.

    979 days ago
  • All Blacks coach Steve Hansen. Picture: @AllBlacks/Twitter

    Bok loss won't be 'end of the world' for All Blacks - Hansen

    Every team that has won the World Cup has been unbeaten and Saturday's Pool B clash between New Zealand and South Africa in Yokohama promises to be one of the games of the tournament.

    979 days ago
  • Wales' head coach Warren Gatland watches his team warm-up ahead of the international Test rugby union match between Wales and Ireland at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales on 31 August 2019. Picture: AFP

    Done with experiments, Wales eying hot start - Gatland

    Wales did not fully express themselves in their pre-World Cup matches and are looking for a strong start in their bid to win the Webb Ellis trophy for the first time, coach Warren Gatland said on Sunday.

    979 days ago
  • FILE: Sonny Bill Williams. Picture: @SonnyBWilliams/Twitter.

    All Blacks scotch Sonny Bill injury rumours

    Social media in New Zealand has been abuzz with reports that Williams was heading home, which would have been the second injury blow for the defending champions after losing flanker Luke Jacobson.

    980 days ago
  • England's hooker Jamie George speaks during a press conference at Twickenham stadium in south-west London on 15 March 2019, on the eve of their Six Nations international rugby union match against Scotland. Picture: AFP

    England in the 'right place' to win Rugby World Cup, says George

    The English have waited four years to banish the nightmare of the last World Cup, and George believes they could go all the way in Japan after being meticulously prepared by Eddie Jones for what looks like being a wide-open tournament.

    980 days ago
  • England's centre Owen Farrell reacts at the final whistle during the friendly rugby union Test match between England and Italy at St James Park in Newcastle on 6 September 2019. Picture: AFP

    England 'spurred' by 2015 World Cup flop, says Farrell

    England captain Owen Farrell said Saturday that memories of the team's horror World Cup four years ago will be a driving force as they seek redemption in Japan.

    981 days ago
  • FILE: Former Wallabies fullback Israel Folau. Picture: AFP

    Wallabies coach Cheika reveals threats over Folau stance

    The deeply Christian player was sacked by Rugby Australia in May for posting on Instagram that 'hell awaits' gay people and others he considers sinners.

    981 days ago
  • Ireland vs New Zealand in Dublin. Picture: @IrelandRugby/Twitter

    Octopuses predict Japan will beat Ireland but not reach knockouts

    Despite predicting a surprise win over world number one Ireland, the two octopuses anticipate Japan will lose their remaining three matches to Russia, Samoa and Scotland.

    982 days ago
  • All Blacks loose forward Luke Jacobson. Picture: @AllBlacks/Twitter

    'Gutted' All Black Jacobson out of World Cup with concussion

    The defending champions, who are chasing a third straight trophy in Japan, called up rookie Shannon Frizell to replace Jacobson in the loose forwards.

    982 days ago
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