Blitzboks being tested for Covid-19

SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springbok Sevens players and staff are being tested for coronavirus because they came into contact with the Australia Men’s Sevens side.

Bok alignment camps suspended

SA Rugby on Monday suspended all national team training camps and business travel as part of a raft of measures in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Sharks to give players the week off

Sharks CEO Eduard Coetzee says their players have been given the week off following the indefinite suspension of the Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Kearsney Easter Festival cancelled

Kearsney College has confirmed that its annual Easter Festival has been called off due to the continuing threat of Covid-19.

More bad news for Lions as double injury hit

Lions duo Hacjivah Dayimani and Manie Rass suffered serious injuries during their match against the Blues in Auckland this past weekend.

Two Aussie Sevens members tested for Covid-19

Two members of the Australian Sevens programme have been tested for coronavirus after showing signs and symptoms associated with the pandemic.

Australia shut down all rugby

Rugby Australia has shut down club and community rugby until May as a response to the global coronavirus pandemic.

Why PRO14 can’t continue behind closed doors

The PRO14 considered hosting matches behind closed doors, but decided to follow a ‘sensible and responsible approach’ in dealing with the current situation regarding the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Everitt: We welcome the break

Sharks coach Sean Everitt believes the enforced break in Vodacom Super Rugby competition actually comes at just the right time following his team’s physically draining win over the Stormers in Durban on Saturday.

Dobson: It feels ‘funereal’ for everybody

Stormers coach John Dobson has opened up on the ‘scary’ and widespread concerns following the immense impact of the coronavirus.