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: 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.

Roux: Icasa ‘remedies’ would ruin SA Rugby

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has added his voice against the loss of exclusivity of broadcasting rights during a public hearing on Thursday.

‘Bulls have big chance to win Currie Cup’

Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says playing their elimination games at ‘Fortress Loftus’ could have them charging to the Currie Cup title.

Good and bad news for Six Nations

Tournament organisers have confirmed that plans for the men’s Six Nations remain as scheduled, but that the women’s and U20 competitions have been postponed until later this year due to Covid-19.

Covid-19 outbreak stops Top League season start

The Japan Rugby Football Union has decided to delay the start of the 2021 Japanese Top League season due to a Covid-19 outbreak among players and staff.