Rassie on contracting Covid-19: I was really worried

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has revealed that he and his immediate family contracted Covid-19.

Erasmus praises teams’ perseverance in unusual season

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has congratulated the Currie Cup semi-finalists and praised all the participating sides for their perseverance in what has been a challenging 2020 season.

Cheetahs chairman: We aren’t begging for external money

Free State Cheetahs chairman Ryno Opperman says reports that the union is in financial trouble are ‘simply not true’.

Watch: Vakatawa experiences ‘Fleck’ moment

French and Racing 92 centre Virimi Vakatawa was denied a certain try by a heroic last-ditch tackle from Toulon wing Gabin Villière.

On the lighter side: Groom’s comical train blunder

Edinburgh scrumhalf Nic Groom was left red-faced after mistaking a passing train’s horn for the half-time hooter during their loss to the Glasgow Warriors.

Watch: Etzebeth’s barnstorming runs

Check out the individual highlights of lock Eben Etzebeth’s superb performance for Toulon against Racing in the French Top 14 this past Sunday.

WP in deal with French twist, Sharks’ Masotti eyes up Sarries

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including reports linking Western Province and the Sharks to giant overseas clubs.

Cheika on Montpellier’s radar

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is reportedly in contention to become the new head coach of French super club Montpellier.

Lions great cautions against hosting Springboks

Former British & Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride warns that the team’s culture could be forever damaged if they host the Springboks in July.

Bok Women stepping up World Cup prep

The Springbok Women shifted to a higher gear in their preparations for the 2021 World Cup with a training camp in Stellenbosch this week.