World Rugby launches non-contact T1 Rugby, a game for everyone
World Rugby has launched T1 Rugby, the world’s first non-contact sport that fully reflects the unique characteristics of rugby, to supercharge participation and engagement by making the […]
World Rugby hits back at social media sicko with first prosecution for online hate at Rugby World Cup 2023
World Rugby welcomes the prosecution against a person who sent abusive messages on social media targeting a Rugby World Cup 2023 match official and members of his […]
Double delight for New Zealand at Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens
It was a double victory for New Zealand as the curtain came down on a sensational Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens played out in front of a 40,000 […]
Independent disciplinary update: Sam Cane (New Zealand)
New Zealand’s Sam Cane has been suspended for three matches (reduced to two matches subject to completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme) following an independent Disciplinary Committee […]
Belief, commitment and confidence: How South Africa won Rugby World Cup 2023
The Springboks’ journey to their record fourth Webb Ellis Cup was paved by the squad’s resilience and their ability to overcome adversity in France. “As a Springbok, […]
McKenzie inspires 11-try All Blacks to clinch quarter-final spot
New Zealand secured their last-eight place with a bonus-point 73-0 win over Uruguay in Pool A at OL Stadium on Thursday, 5 October. New Zealand headed into […]
“I’d rather be in our position than Ireland’s” – Rassie Erasmus
ABOVE: Siya Kolisi of South Africa leads their team out of the tunnel prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Tonga […]
South Africa score bonus-point win after Tonga test
South Africa end their Pool B campaign with a bonus-point 49-18 victory over Tonga but left to play waiting game for quarter-final spot to be confirmed. South […]
Babalwa Latsha named South Africa captain
Hosts South Africa, Italy, Japan, Scotland and USA have confirmed the make-up of their 30-player squads for the inaugural WXV 2 tournament in Stellenbosch and Cape Town […]
LIVE LAUNCH: Chiwanza on Sport… is live
On 29 August 2020, The Ball magazine launched the first sportsbook by the talented writer C.S Chiwanza.