Rugby industry could die – Sale boss

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond believes professional rugby in England could be on the brink of collapse if the coronavirus pandemic rages on.

Ex-Valke hooker charged with top cop’s murder

Former Valke player Zane Killian has officially been charged in connection with the murder of Lieutenant Charl Kinnear.

Steyn, Specman start for Cheetahs

Coach Hawies Fourie has included Frans Steyn and Rosko Specman in the Cheetahs’ starting lineup for Saturday’s pre-season warm-up against Griquas in Kimberley.

Updates: SA Rugby’s draft picks

Keep track as selections are made for the Springbok ‘showdown’ that will see a Bok Green side taking on a Gold side at Newlands on 3 October.

Cheika links up with Argentina for Rugby Champs

The UAR has confirmed that former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has joined Argentina’s coaching staff for the upcoming Rugby Championship.

English Premiership dumps Twickenham

English Premiership clubs have voted to hold next month’s final at one of their own grounds instead of at Twickenham.

Bulls name 30-man squad

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White has unveiled a strong match-day squad for their pre-season warm-up against the Sharks at Loftus on Saturday.

New recruits headline Lions XV to front Stormers

Centre Burger Odendaal and wing Rabz Maxwane have been selected in the Lions starting lineup for Saturday’s pre-season friendly against the Stormers at Loftus.

As it stands: Lions squad

Ahead of the resumption of domestic action this weekend, we look at where the Lions squad currently stand ahead of the domestic season.

SA Rugby swamped with Lions ticket applications

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has confirmed that the union received 323,964 local applications for tickets to attend the eight matches of next year’s British & Irish Lions tour.