Different sanctions for similar red card offences have left France fuming at Six Nations chiefs, with World Rugby now called upon to give clarity.

Ireland have notably closed the gap on the Springboks at the top of the world rugby rankings after securing a big win over Scotland.

England were the big winners in the world rugby rankings after claiming a thrilling win over France in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Here is how the world rankings look ahead of the second round of the Six Nations, which includes a big clash between England and France.

The decision to overlook Canberra as a host city for the 2027 World Cup has been slammed “distasteful”, “disgraceful” and a “slap in the face”.

The Springboks will reportedly take on Argentina on neutral ground in London during this year’s Rugby Championship.

Rassie Erasmus’s Springboks face a challenging end-of-year tour in 2025 with matches against France and Ireland, according to reports.

The Springboks kicked off the New Year in the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings. But that could all change very soon …

We crunch all the numbers behind the Springboks’ near-perfect Test campaign this year.

The Springboks will spend Christmas – and New Year – in the No 1 spot in the coveted World Rugby rankings.

The Springboks will spend Christmas – and New Year – in the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings. But …

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus will receive a prestigious award, despite being ‘snubbed’ by World Rugby last month.

The 2024 edition of the Cape Town Sevens at the Cape Town Stadium is underway! Follow the matches – and results – LIVE.

Those fans who purchased tickets for this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens at the Cape Town Stadium are in for a rude shock.

World Rugby has confirmed a surprise change to the pool format for this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens at the Cape Town Stadium.

Here is where all the leading teams stand behind the Springboks in the world rugby rankings after the final Test of the year.

World Rugby, who? South Africans are amused at a clip of an ‘unbothered’ Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus dancing in a viral post.

World Rugby has been accused of holding a grudge against and deliberately overlooking Springbok chief Rassie Erasmus in its Coach of the Year award category.

Is Pieter-Steph du Toit in the room with us? South Africans were amused after the ANC Youth League posted this pic of a ‘Springbok’.

The third and final ‘real’ weekend of end-of-year action will take place between Friday and Sunday with eight matches scheduled.

From schoolboy star to Springbok: Will Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu win World Rugby’s Breakthrough Player of the Year award?

The third and final weekend of end-of-year Test action will conclude on Sunday with three matches scheduled.

Here’s why Springbok newbie Cameron Hanekom turned down the chance to play for Wales, despite his eligibility…

England’s Karl Dickson will take charge of the Test between Wales and the Springboks at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

Small player, big dreams! Springbok Cheslin Kolbe’s old interview about wanting to wear green and gold will have you in your feels…

Here is everything you need to know as the Springboks prepare to tackle Wales in their season finale at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Small, but mighty! Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has poked fun at Cheslin Kolbe’s height amid his World Rugby nomination…

Future Rassie in the making! This adorable South African toddler can name ALL the Springbok players in the squad…

Ouch! Springbok Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has recounted a training session where Eben Etzebeth gave him a ‘friendly warning’.

Sacha Feinberg Mngomezulu’s family are beaming with pride over his World Rugby Breakthrough Player of The Year nomination…

The second ‘real’ weekend of end-of-year Test action took place between Friday and Sunday with no fewer than 14 matches played.

The second ‘real’ weekend of end-of-year Test action took place between Friday and Sunday with no fewer than 14 matches played.

The second ‘real’ weekend of end-of-year action will take place between Friday and Sunday this week with no fewer than 14 matches scheduled.

A package of law trials aimed at enhancing fan and player experience will be adopted as a global trial across all competitions from 2025.

Australia’s Brett Robinson became the first chairman of World Rugby from the southern hemisphere in a vote on Thursday.

Brett Robinson was elected as the new World Rugby Chairman, while the governing body also announced global trials that have been green lit.

The race to succeed Bill Beaumont as chairman of World Rugby comes to a conclusion in a vote at the governing body’s HQ on Thursday.

Ireland’s Andrew Brace will take charge of the Test between England and the Springboks at the Allianz Stadium in London on Saturday.

The first real weekend of end-of-year Test action will take place between Friday and Sunday this week with no fewer than 11 matches scheduled.

Plans for a rugby tournament in the USA could see top Springboks and international players landing massive contracts. Latest!

The date for the prestigious 2024 World Rugby awards ceremony has been set, but the nominees are yet to be announced.

Rugby union has been adept at law trial for decades, but the proposition to bring 20-minute red cards into the game has led to disagreement.

Rassie Erasmus has responded to Bill Beaumont, who recently said Test teams are becoming over-reliant on substitutes which indirectly hinted at the Springboks’ famed Bomb Squad.

World Rugby’s proposal for a 20-minute red card system has been slammed as a ‘dangerous’ prospect by France.

A host of law changes, including a 20-minute red card system and one-stop mauls, look set to be implemented across world rugby.

World Rugby has proposed a series of changes to its laws including reducing the impact of red cards. Have a read …

The WXV 2 returns for its second year this week, running from 27 September 27 to 12 October in Cape Town. Here’s what you should know.

SA Rugby reportedly has abandoned a proposed plan to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup due to the high cost attached to the showpiece event.

Former Australia flanker Brett Robinson has officially throwing his hat into the ring to succeed Bill Beaumont as chairman of World Rugby.

The Springboks could lose their No 1 World Rugby ranking against New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday, 31 August.

World Rugby has announced a reimagination of the qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.

The Springboks could lose their No 1 World Rugby ranking against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday, 17 August.

Here is everything you need to know in order to watch the Springbok Women in the annual WXV 2 tournament in Cape Town.

The Springboks could lose their No 1 World Rugby ranking against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday, 10 August.

An interesting debate was sparked on social media after the suggestion that Antoine Dupont may be the greatest rugby player of all time.

Andre Esterhuizen has been slapped with a hefty suspension after being red-carded for a dangerous tackle in the historic Test against Portugal.

Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has been banned for four matches after being red-carded in the Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein.

World Rugby has revealed the pools for the Paris Olympics 2024 rugby sevens competitions taking place in the French capital from 24-30 July.

TWO Springbok Rugby World Cup-winners could be banned for for years after testing positive for steroids.

The Springboks hung onto their top spot in the World Rugby rankings after their win over Portugal at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

The Springboks were dealt a harsh decision with match officials opting to upgrade Andre Esterhuizen’s yellow card to RED.

It may well be highly unlikely, but the Springboks could lose their No 1 World Rugby ranking against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Beyond the Springboks’ improved position, there have been some noteworthy changes to the World Rugby rankings.

The Springboks could lose their No 1 World Rugby ranking against Ireland at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, 13 July.

The Springboks hung onto their top spot in the World Rugby rankings after a tense win over No 2-placed Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

The top-ranked Springboks will host number-two placed Ireland in back-to-back Tests in a battle for world rugby supremacy.

The Springboks could lose their No 1 World Rugby ranking against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria next weekend.

World Rugby has revealed the pools for the Paris Olympics 2024 rugby sevens competitions taking place in the French capital from 24-30 July.

The Springboks brushed aside Wales in their one-off Test at Twickenham in London on Saturday. This is how the world rankings were affected.

The clash between the Springboks and Wales will see the TMO empowered with more influence than ever before.

Ox Nche slams World Rugby’s scrum law change, suggesting fans watch rugby league instead. Springbok prop unhappy with amendment.

Former Test referee Nigel Owens expresses concerns over new scrum law changes, fearing they could undermine rugby’s traditional scrum.

World Rugby’s law changes aim to grow the game, not target the Springboks. Jake White dismisses conspiracy theories and explains the purpose.

Mark Alexander has revealed SA Rugby’s master plan to amplify women’s rugby, but it needs buy-in from corporate South Africa and the government.

Former World Cup-winning Springbok coach Jake White has slammed critics of World Rugby’s new scrum laws as ‘naive’.

Of all the decisions made at Rugby World Cup 2023, none was as bold as Damian Willemse’s choice to call a scrum off a mark against France.

World Rugby is under fire, predominantly from South Africa, after approving law changes that could neutralise a Springbok weapon.

Teams will no longer be able opt for a scrum when awarded a free-kick as one of three law changes designed to make rugby more entertaining.

World Rugby has officially outlawed the Springboks’ famous or infamous — depending on how you look at it — scrum calls off a mark.

World Rugby have proposed a set of law changes that, if deployed together, will render rugby union unrecognizable from its current form.

History will be made in more than one way when the Springboks meet Portugal for the first time in a Test in Bloemfontein in July.

South African rugby enthusiasts have witnessed some amazing skills in schools rugby over the years, but never before has there been anything remotely close to this 75m kick.

World Rugby has welcomed the prosecution against a person who sent abusive messages on social media targeting a match official and his family.

Rugby’s decision-makers should target TMOs and their broad powers, not the scrum, to improve the game’s flow and fan experience.

The Springboks are set for rugby domination with strategic leadership, innovative coaching, financial backing, and youth development.

World rugby are exploring a possible law change that could significantly depower the impact of the Springboks’ famed ‘bomb squad’.

World Rugby has revealed a list of radical plans to speed up the game, to broaden its appeal and to grow its audience globally.

World Rugby will introduce game-changing laws impacting scrum, red cards, and continuity. Proposals are to be considered in May.

One of the game’s brightest stars, George North, has announced his retirement from Test rugby.

Could rugby be getting faster and easier to understand? World Rugby explores changes to boost fan engagement and grow the sport.

With the stakes high in professional rugby, referees need to be able to stand up to public scrutiny and take criticism on the chin.

Jaco Peyper joins the Springboks! The ex-referee aims to smooth relations with World Rugby and keep the champs on the right side.

In another major boost for Cape Town and its economy, World Rugby has confirmed that the Mother City will host a big international rugby tournament.

World Rugby has announced an enforced referee change for Sunday’s Six Nations showdown between Ireland and Italy in Dublin.

‘Top priority’: Strengthening the talent pool of women’s players, coaches and referees is one SA Rugby’s key objectives this year.

The zero tolerance policy towards referee abuse will soon see a man answer to allegations of threatening to kill a World Cup referee.

World Rugby has confirmed that law enforcement cases are under way after tracking online abuse during the 2023 World Cup

Bloemfontein has been confirmed as the host city for the Springboks’ home Test against Portugal in July.

A film documenting the lives and experiences of the referees at the 2023 Rugby World Cup will soon be released.

Bill Beaumont has thanked retiring referee Jaco Peyper for his services and heralded the South African as one of the greatest contributors to the game of rugby.