Varsity Cup fixtures postponed
The Varsity Cup has officially announced that all fixtures scheduled for Monday, 16 March will be postponed to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
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.
Rugby enters period of uncertainty
The suspension of various fixtures and leagues prompts questions about the immediate future of the game, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Lions: Player welfare is the main priority
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says player safety has to be the main priority after the Vodacom Super Rugby season was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Women’s Sevens Challenger Series postponed
World Rugby have announced that the Women’s Sevens Challenger Series in Stellenbosch has been postponed due to the coronavirus.
PRO14 suspended indefinitely
PRO14 organisers have taken the ‘unprecedented’ decision to suspend the tournament indefinitely due to the outbreak of Covid-19.
Man with Covid-19 attended Lions match
AAMI Park stadium in Melbourne will undergo an intensive three-day cleansing process after it was revealed a man who tested positive for the coronavirus attended the match between the Rebels and Lions there last Saturday.
Potential Six Nations title decider postponed
Tournament organisers have confirmed the crucial Six Nations Test between France and Ireland has been postponed due to the continuing threat of Covid-19.
Coronavirus cancels World Schools festival
The 2020 edition of the annual World Schools Festival set to be held in Pretoria has been called off due to coronavirus concerns.
Sanzaar steps up coronavirus protocol
Sanzaar has announced that coronavirus prevention measures will come into play at all Vodacom Super Rugby venues with games involving the Sunwolves under threat.
