Ian Cameron

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The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has officially confirmed that Welsh rugby will move to a three-team professional model from the start of the 2028/29 season, with either the Ospreys or Scarlets set to effectively be axed.

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Lizo Gqoboka has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 36, bringing the curtain down on a career that included more than a decade with the Bulls and two Springbok appearances.

Five big-name Springboks have all been included in a 26-man South Africa squad for next weekend's Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires after recovering from injury.

The Scarlets have penned an open letter to club supporters after it was revealed this week that either they or the Ospreys will face the axe as Welsh Rugby goes from a four to a three-club model.

Quade Cooper has reignited debate around Australia's fly-half stocks after declaring he is interested in playing at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, insisting he never retired despite taking up a coaching role in Japan.

Italian 7s international Ratko Jelic has agreed to join SuperLiga Kaufland side Dinamo Bucharest, with the scrum-half expected to make his debut in the following weeks.

Rassie Erasmus believes the Springboks remain firmly on course in their preparations despite a demanding travel schedule and the challenge of splitting their squad between commitments in Argentina and South Africa.