Beyond the Breaking Point: Is the Future of Super Rugby a Global Reset? Super Rugby is no longer fighting for survival; it is fighting against an obsolete business model. The reported instability and potential collapse of Moana Pasifika are not isolated financial failures, but rather the final warning signs of a structural decay that has … Read more
Just 18 months ago, World Rugby boasted a ‘roadmap’ for a harmonized global rugby calendar. Today, that roadmap appears increasingly frayed. New Zealand Rugby’s unwavering opposition to the proposed changes, particularly those impacting the Rugby Championship, underscores a fundamental flaw: a calendar designed for the Six Nations, not with the Southern Hemisphere. This isn’t simply … Read more
The Eben Etzebeth eye-gouge incident isn’t just about a single, shocking act of violence on the rugby pitch; it’s a critical moment for the sport, testing the boundaries of acceptable behavior and the effectiveness of World Rugby’s evolving disciplinary procedures. The 12-match ban handed down to the Springbok lock, while substantial, arrives amidst ongoing debate … Read more