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FILE: Drivers take the start of the Formula One Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom circuit in Sochi on 26 September 2021. Picture: Alexander NEMENOV/AFP

World rugby

For Ukraine: All the sport and entertainment punishments Russia's felt so far

By Eyewitness News

The decision to invade Ukraine has cost Russia some major sporting events and even extended into its cultural assets.

  • Ticket sales will go live at 09h00 [SAST / 07H00 GMT] on Monday, 28 February 2022. Picture: @Springboks/Twitter.

    World Rugby announce dates for Sevens World Cup ticket sales

    The three-day spectacular will see the eyes of the world on South Africa as the best players in the world from 40 teams battle for the title of men’s and women’s world champions.

    174 days ago
  • France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont looks on during the Autumn Nations Series rugby union match between France and New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, on 20 November 2021. Picture: FRANCK FIFE/AFP

    France's Dupont named World Rugby player of the year

    Dupont saw off competition for the award from Australians Michael Hooper and Samu Kerevi and England and British & Irish Lions lock Maro Itoje.

    240 days ago
  • FILE: Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus. Picture: Twitter/@Springboks

    Referee says Rassie Erasmus video caused 'immeasurable damage' to his reputation

    Australian rugby referee Nic Berry, who was in charge of the First Test match between the Springboks and British and Irish Lions in July, said he was "traumatised" by the 62-minute video made by SA Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus.

    262 days ago
  • Picture: Twitter/@WorldRugby7s

    New-look World Sevens Series to kick off in Dubai

    The new season will include 10 men’s and seven women’s rounds over six months, including new tournaments in Spain and France.

    299 days ago
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    Meet World Rugby's Rugby Championship team

    Here's a breakdown of the players selected for the World Rugby's Rugby Championship team of the tournament, which includes four Springboks.

    305 days ago
  • FILE: Wallabies coach Dave Rennie (right). Picture: @GlasgowWarriors/Twitter

    Wallabies coach questions new World Rugby contact guidance

    The sport's governing body has recommended a maximum of 15 minutes full-contact training per week, across two days, in a bid to reduce injuries following a global study on almost 600 players.

    319 days ago
  • FILE: The Blitzboks in action during the Cape Town leg of the World Sevens Series. Picture: @BlitzBokke/Twitter

    Cape Town Sevens cancelled for second straight year due to COVID-19 pandemic

    The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc with the global sporting calendar over the last 19 months and the cancelation is another big blow for SA Rugby financially, who had to host the recently concluded British and Irish Lions series without fans.

    339 days ago
  • FILE: Springbok director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Springboks' Erasmus to face misconduct hearing over ref video

    Erasmus, who changed jobs from head coach after guiding the Springboks to the 2019 World Cup, released an hour-long video last Thursday pointing out alleged errors made by Australian Berry.

    370 days ago
  • FILE: Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus. Picture: Twitter/@Springboks

    Bok boss Erasmus calls for fairness, respect in leaked video

    In the hour-long clip that includes 26 pieces of footage from the game, Rassie Erasmus addresses issues such as him being the water carrier in that Test, officiating mistakes and instances where there was foul play by the Lions that weren’t penalised.

    375 days ago
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    World Rugby applies 50/22 law trial globally

    The 50/22 change allows a team to gain a throw-in inside the opposition's 22-metre area by kicking the ball to touch with at least one bounce from their own half.

    390 days ago
  • The British and Irish Lions watch the Crusaders perform a Haka ahead of their match against the Crusaders at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch on June 10, 2017. Picture: AFP

    Lions find a friend in France's Laporte

    The British and Irish Lions have found an unlikely ally in Bernard Laporte, with the Frenchman saying it is vital their 'legend lives on'.

    473 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: 123rf.com

    COVID has cost game £1 bn, says World Rugby chief exec Gilpin

    Gilpin was speaking as World Rugby, the 15-a-side code's global governing body outlined a four-year strategic plan until 2025 that includes confronting what he said were "the three Cs of COVID, calendar and concussion".

    473 days ago
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    Saliva test a 'game-changer' in rugby's fight against concussion

    Concussion has become a major concern within the contact sport as fears grow about the impact of its increasing ferocity on elite-level players.

    501 days ago
  • FILE: The Springbok Women’s Rugby side with tour Europe In November for three Test matches. Picture: @WomenBoks/Twitter

    World Rugby launches new global competition for women

    Sixteen teams will be involved and the competition will take place within a new September-October global window, except in a World Cup year.

    510 days ago
  • FILE: Springbok winger Bryan Habana runs in to score a try at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Picture: AFP

    Habana, Mtawarira and Du Plessis all named in World Rugby’s Team of the Decade

    With international rugby taking a big hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeing less matches and certainly less tours and tournaments, the 2020 awards saw fans vote for their favourite tries and players of the decade.

    607 days ago
  • New Zealand's Ardie Savea (R) tackles Australia's Michael Hooper during the Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup rugby match in Brisbane on 7 November 2020. Picture: AFP

    Rugby greats see red over rash of cards 'ruining the game'

    Former All Blacks John Kirwan and Christian Cullen, along with ex-Wallabies Phil Kearns and Tim Horan, argued that red cards were 'ruining the spectacle' as referee Nic Berry's strict application of the laws took the gloss off Australia's upset 24-22 victory.

    638 days ago
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    Coronavirus has devastated rugby's finances, says World Rugby's Gosper

    England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) is traditionally the wealthiest in the northern hemisphere.

    643 days ago
  • FILE: Richie McCaw holds the Webb Ellis Cup after leading New Zealand to the Rugby World Cup title. Picture: AFP

    Carter and McCaw head nominees for World Rugby's Player of the Decade

    Both players, who took New Zealand to World Cup glory in 2011 and 2015, are three-time winners of the World Player of the Year Award.

    661 days ago
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