Pollard: We’re prepared to be tested daily
Springbok and Montpellier flyhalf Handre Pollard says players are so eager for the new French Top 14 season to begin that they’re willing to undergo Covid-19 tests every day if need be.
Los Pumas forward tests positive for Covid-19
Loose forward Javier Ortega Desio has been excluded from Argentina’s Rugby Championship training camp after he tested positive for Covid-19.
Gosper laments cancellation of sevens events
World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper says while the cancellation of the Cape Town and Dubai legs of the World Sevens Series is disappointing, it’s in the best interest of the global rugby community.
Four in Lions camp test positive for Covid-19
A Lions player is one of four people affiliated to the union who have returned positive tests for the coronavirus.
Rebels forced to relocate due to Covid-19
The Melbourne Rebels’ round-two Super Rugby AU match against the Reds will not be played at AAMI Park after the Queensland government’s clampdown on Victoria sports teams.
Saffa-laden Sale make pay cuts permanent
All the players of English club the Sale Sharks have agreed to take permanent pay cuts to help the club through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bulls launch relief fund to aid community rugby
The Vodacom Bulls have announced the establishing of a relief fund aimed at assisting employees and those who serve in club and community rugby within its geographical region.
English Premiership to get under way in August
Premiership Rugby chiefs have confirmed they are targeting a return to competition for the league by 15 August.
Gqoboka tackles hunger in Tshwane
Vodacom Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka has enlisted the help of his teammates to make food-parcel donations to those in need throughout Tshwane.
Vaccine key in rugby context
World Rugby boss Bill Beaumont says a vaccine for Covid-19 would be important for the game to resume with ‘absolute confidence’.
