Tag: Rugby Development
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Springbok Women Host USA in Historic Test Series
Historic moment for South African women’s rugby The Springbok Women are set to write a new chapter in South African rugby history as they prepare to host the United States in a landmark Test series. The two-match series, scheduled for Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday, 4 July, and Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday,…
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Everyone’s Buying Into It: Elliott Obatoyinbo on Life Under Newcastle’s New Owners
Introduction: A New Era at Newcastle When a club changes hands, the players feel it first. For Elliott Obatoyinbo, the Newcastle full-back, the transition under the club’s new owners has been more than a reshuffle of staff and facilities. It’s a shift in culture, ambition, and the rhythm of daily training. He describes a period…
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Life Under Newcastle’s New Owners: Elliott Obatoyinbo on Rugby’s Modern Era
New Ownership, New Era When a club undergoes ownership transformation, the ripple effects reach every corner of the building—from executive suites to the training ground. For Newcastle, the arrival of new owners brought not just financial confidence but a cultural shift that players could feel in real time. Elliott Obatoyinbo, the versatile full-back who has…
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World Rugby and Gilbert Boost Ghana Rugby: 200 Balls for Grassroots Growth
A Generous Boost for Grassroots Rugby in Ghana In a milestone show of support for the sport’s growth beyond traditional strongholds, World Rugby, in partnership with Gilbert, recently donated 200 rugby balls to the Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU). This generous contribution aims to strengthen grassroots rugby programs, broaden youth access, and sustain long-term development…
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Canada Women’s Rugby World Cup Final: England Triumphs at Twickenham
Final Recap: England Claims the World Cup Crown In front of a packed Twickenham with about 80,000 fans, England edged past Canada 33-13 to win the Women’s Rugby World Cup title. Canada opened the scoring early, as Asia Hogan-Rochester crossed for a try in the 6th minute, giving the Canadians a fleeting lead—their only advantage…