Currie Cup teams (Round 6)
Check out the match-day squads for round six of the Currie Cup, which is set to be headlined by the showdown between the Cheetahs and Western Province in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Kolisi shares Covid awareness message
Siya Kolisi says it’s been a ‘rollercoaster experience’ after his wife Rachel tested positive for Covid-19, with the Bok skipper highlighting the importance of remembering the seriousness of the virus.
Rugby scheduling changed due to new lockdown restrictions
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture confirmed on Tuesday that professional sport may continue, although all matches have to be concluded by 8pm in adherence with the nationwide curfew of 9pm.
UAR completes investigation into racism
The three Argentina players involved in a racism, xenophobia and discrimination scandal will have to ‘complete a series of educational courses’ before being allowed to play Test rugby again.
McGeechan calls for Itoje to replace Jones as Lions skipper
Sir Ian McGeechan says England lock Maro Itoje should captain the British & Irish Lions on their tour of South Africa in 2021 instead of Alun Wyn Jones who is ‘no longer a potential starter’.
Good news on injury front for Lions
The Lions could be boosted by the return of Jamba Ulengo in as little as a week’s time, while two other players are expected to return to fitness in time for the Currie Cup playoffs.
Covid-19 contact situation rules Kolisi out of action
Captain Siya Kolisi has been ruled out of Western Province’s upcoming match against the Cheetahs this weekend after coming into contact with a person who tested positive for Covid-19.
Coetzee’s switch to Bulls is a statement of intent
The newly-created Rainbow Cup may have already seen the birth of rugby’s first cross-hemisphere club rivalry, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.
Steyn leads clinical Cheetahs past Sharks
Frans Steyn contributed 17 points as the Cheetahs thumped the Sharks 37-10 in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
Boland Rugby president passes away
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has expressed his condolences to the family of Boland Rugby Union president Ivan Pekeur, who passed away on Sunday in Worcester.
