Best of YouTube: Hall shines in France

Former Junior Springbok scrumhalf James Hall is no slouch on defence, as this compilation video of his tackles for Stade Francais shows.

Kiwis set for Super Rugby resumption

A 10-week New Zealand competition involving its five Vodacom Super Rugby clubs has been given the green light.

New RA boss: Here to stop the hurting

Rugby Australia’s newly appointed interim chief executive, Rob Clarke, wants a swift return to play and to get a handle on the organisation’s financial state.

Beaumont to hand Japan tier-1 status

World Rugby is set to certify Japan as a tier-one rugby nation following the Brave Blossoms successful run at the 2019 World Cup.

NZ boss: Action could restart in June

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says the revised 10-week domestic competition could start behind closed doors as early as June in a best-case scenario.

Fans excited by rugby restarting – Marinos

Vodacom Super Rugby fans in New Zealand and across the globe would be excited that rugby may, in the near future, be able to restart, says Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos.

Steyn eyes Lions series

Frans Steyn has highlighted the difference in his awareness and appreciation of the Boks’ 2007 and 2019 World Cup wins, and his hopes of facing the 2021 Lions next year.

Silver lining for return-to-play protocols

World Rugby has confirmed in its return-to-play guidelines that matches do not have to be played behind closed doors until a vaccine to the Covid-19 pandemic is freely available.

‘Beaumont re-election very disappointing’

The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss Bill Beaumont’s re-election as World Rugby chairman and suggest an opportunity was missed to effect change within the governing body.

Rewind: Chavhanga blitzes Chiefs (2008)

Check out former Springbok and Stormers wing Tonderai Chavhanga showcasing his incredible turn of pace to beat four defenders before scoring against the Chiefs in Hamilton.