Rugby

The Springbok Women’s Sevens have qualified for the SVNS World Championship after finishing third in Uruguay and securing a top-four spot in SVNS 2 with one tournament remaining. They sit second on the SVNS 2 log with 34 points, trailing Argentina by six. Head coach Cecil Afrika praised the team's defensive efforts despite two losses over the weekend.

March 16, 2026 Reported by AI

South Africa's Blitzboks beat Fiji 10-7 to claim gold at the New York leg of the HSBC SVNS Series, securing the overall series title for the first phase with their fourth tournament victory out of six.

An investigation by L'Équipe questions image rights contracts signed by Antoine Dupont and Anthony Jelonch with a Stade Toulousain sponsor, without actual use of their images. These deals allowed the players to receive substantial payments, raising concerns about compliance with the salary cap. The Toulouse club, previously involved in other cases, has not responded immediately.

February 06, 2026 Reported by AI

Serge Blanco, French rugby icon and former businessman, announces his candidacy for Biarritz mayor in the 2026 municipal elections. Running without party affiliation, the 67-year-old local faces six other lists in a race where rugby remains influential. His campaign headquarters is set up in a neighborhood grocery-bar.