Concern mounts about impact of lost season
Some doyens of the local schools rugby community are voicing growing concerns about the negative effects the cancelled 2020 season will have on players’ prospective careers.
SA Rugby warns against illegal ticket purchases
Saru president Mark Alexander has cautioned South African rugby supporters against buying illegal tickets for the much-anticipated British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 2021.
Barrett breaks Blues fitness record
Beauden Barrett set a personal best time and franchise record during a fitness drill when the Blues resumed training on Monday.
Powell goes beyond the call of duty
Neil Powell says he is using the unexpected downtime to teach the youngsters in the Blitzboks set-up about financial literacy and some essential life skills needed beyond their playing careers.
Paper Talk: Details on Du Toit’s new contract terms
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on Pieter-Steph du Toit’s contract saga.
Duncan turns down Kings for Japan move
Former Cheetahs head coach Rory Duncan has turned down an approach from the Kings in favour of a move to Japan with the Red Hurricanes.
SA rugby’s first ‘transfer day’ dished up drama
Pieter-Steph du Toit unwittingly found himself as the central figure in the story of South African rugby’s first so-called ‘deadline day’ that offered up plenty of twists and turns, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Leyds’ heartfelt goodbye message
Outgoing Stormers back Dillyn Leyds says he is grateful to have played for the Cape side, but disappointed that he cannot play one final match at Newlands before leaving for France.
Watch: Why stars stayed with Sharks
Check out this Zoom chat where Sharks CEO Eduard Coetzee discusses SA rugby’s first-ever ‘transfer deadline day’ and the retention of key stars such as Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am.
South African rugby’s Covid-19 timeline
Take a look at the timeline of significant rugby events and/or announcements throughout the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
