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‘Misquoted an article’: Former ‘British Journal of Sports Medicine’ editor Paul McCrory is said to have underplayed head injury risks in athletes.

Will a shake-up in sports science change South African rugby?

A plagiarism scandal has rocked the sports world and cast fresh doubt over the influence of the industry in research on head injuries. It also stirred up old allegations that…

Participation levels are at an all-time high with 2.7-million players globally — making up more than a quarter of the global playing population — and a 28% increase in registered players since 2017. (Getty)

World Rugby launches global campaign to boost women’s game

The campaign uses stories from 15 women and girls involved in rugby at all levels of the game to promote women’s rugby

Like some of the girls she trains

Ghanaian women looking to convert grassroots rugby into a global success

In places like Ghana, where society is still overwhelmingly male-dominated, rugby is seen as a man’s game. But Dawda wants to prove otherwise

S’bu Nkosi has been a standout player for the Sharks this season.

Currie Cup caps a big turnaround

Saturday’s game will be a showpiece of young talent, which is likely to become the norm given the exodus of proven players chasing big money

Legend in the making: Winger Seabelo Senatla in full flight as he scores one of his 189 tries for the Blitzboks. Photo: Russell Cheyne/Reuters

Senatla’s plans for world domination

The Blitzboks speedster is entering Super Rugby with a firm eye on the Springbok jersey.

New guard to shake things up in rugby

The alluring prospect of a north-south rugby contest may no longer be a pipe dream.

Scotland’s wing Sean Maitland

SA referee Joubert wrong to award dying moments penalty – World Rugby

Referee Craig Joubert wrongly awarded Australia’s winning penalty in their narrow defeat over Scotland in the Rugby World Cup, admits governing body.

Ref rules: Odwa Ndungane’s attempt to dot the ball down for a 5m scrum during the match between the Sharks and the Stormers resulted in a try being awarded – and lots of confusion.

More tweaks for World Rugby laws

Changes to the rules of rugby bring the law of unintended consequences into play.