Craig Lewis

Sharks-Lions game to go ahead

The Sharks’ clash with the British & Irish Lions will go ahead despite a Covid-19 scare in the camp of the touring team earlier on Wednesday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

More Covid drama as Lions-Sharks clash under threat

The British & Irish Lions have confirmed that a member of its management team has tested positive for Covid-19 and Wednesday night’s game against the Sharks is now dependent on negative results from subsequent PCR testing.

Watch: Appalling blunder from France

Look at this moment when France completely botched a lineout in the final minutes of the Test against the Wallabies, which ultimately enabled Australia to set up a match-winning penalty.

Wallabies comeback floors France following late blunder

The Wallabies had to rely on an 84th-minute penalty to snatch a 23-21 win over a youthful and depleted French side at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday.

Five players who will steal the show in Boks-Lions series

SA Rugby magazine identifies key players from the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions who could be set for a big Test series.

MasterPlan | Breaking down the Springbok lock options

In this new SuperSport segment, former Bok coach Nick Mallett says he would be worried about South Africa being able to dominate the British & Irish Lions physically if Marvin Orie and Franco Mostert were the second-row pairing due to injuries.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 16: Team huddle of Vodacom Bulls during the Super Rugby Unlocked match between the Toyota Cheetahs and Vodacom Bulls on October 16, 2020 at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa

Bulls ‘disappointed’ as Lions tour descends into uncertainty

Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone remains cautiously optimistic that the tour match against the British & Irish Lions could be rescheduled for the Tuesday before the first Test in Cape Town. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Serious Covid-19 outbreak in Bok camp

It has been confirmed that there have been four additional positive Covid-19 tests among Springbok players, plus six among management, including head coach Jacques Nienaber.

Curry understands SA agony as Bulls-Lions clash in doubt

British & Irish Lions flank Tom Curry on Tuesday said he had “massive understanding” of the South African players affected by the coronavirus pandemic.