🎉 Record-Breaking Rugby News Alert! 📺🏆
Warren Gatland, former Wales head coach, didn’t hold back on a recent podcast, slamming the New Zealand Herald as “trash” for their infamous 2017 portrayal of him as a clown. Recalling “clown-gate,” Gatland vowed never to engage with them again, citing an unfair media campaign during his time with the British and Irish Lions. He praised other broadcasters, like Sky, for their balanced coverage. Gatland shared how such hostile media can affect not just coaches and players, but also their families.
In more exciting news, the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup has made history! 🏉 The tournament broke all viewership records, with an incredible 81,885 attendees for the final at London’s Allianz Stadium, setting a new world record. England’s triumph over Canada was watched by 5.8 million viewers on the BBC, marking it as the most-watched rugby match in the UK this year. With over 444,000 tickets sold and a surge in new rugby fans, this event has taken women’s sport to new heights!
Sarah Massey, Tournament Managing Director, remarked on the tournament’s diversity and empowerment, while World Rugby’s Alan Gilpin celebrated the record-breaking success and changing perceptions in women’s sports.
In South African rugby, emotions run high as Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus contemplates where skipper Siya Kolisi will earn his 100th cap, with big games lined up against France, Italy, and more. 🎊 While Kolisi’s milestone approaches, Erasmus promises to celebrate it when it happens, ensuring selection remains based on merit.
As women’s rugby soars to new levels, World Rugby cautions against breakaway leagues like R360, urging them to work with existing structures for mutual success.
What a time for rugby lovers! 🏉 Comment your thoughts below! 🌟