Wales Test trio contract Covid-19

Head coach Wayne Pivac has confirmed that three members of Wales’ Test squad have tested positive for the coronavirus disease.

Italy backs Beaumont for World Rugby re-election

The Italian Rugby Federation has publicly announced its support for Bill Beaumont in his bid for re-election of chairman of World Rugby.

Players’ demands held up Rugby Australia pay deal

Rugby Australia’s emergency pay deal was held up due to players’ demands to chase short-term overseas contracts next year.

Lucrative auction for Lomu’s ripped shorts

New Zealand legend Jonah Lomu’s ripped shorts from the 1996 Vodacom Super 12 final to be listed on auction for $500,000.

Super Rugby season over for Jaguares?

It has been reported that the Jaguares will play no further part in the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign due to the global coronavirus pandemic.

Feel-good content: Kolbe surprises starstruck fan

Check out this touching video that shows Bok star Cheslin Kolbe surprising a young fan on his birthday with a video message that left him in tears of joy.

Nelson Mandela Bay to become isolation site

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth has reportedly been identified as an isolation site to treat Covid-19 patients.

Gold backs Pichot for World Rugby top job

Former Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold has thrown his support behind Agustin Pichot in his bid to become World Rugby chairman.

Big Joe calls out contradiction in rugby

Joe van Niekerk says there are ‘many different reasons why players take recreational drugs’ and each case should be empathetically investigated individually.

Plan to have ex-All Blacks play for Islands gains momentum

The Pacific Rugby Players Welfare organisation has come out in support of World Rugby president Bill Beaumont’s call to allow internationally capped players to represent the Pacific Island nations.