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SA Rugby weathers Covid-19 storm

An industry-wide alliance and strict austerity measures allowed SA Rugby to post a modest loss of only R7.9 million in 2020, despite enduring a 45% decline in revenues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Scotland demand France game should go ahead

Scottish Rugby has demanded their match against France in Paris should go ahead despite 10 players in the French squad testing positive for Covid-19.

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.

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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.

White: Covid-19 battle gave me new perspective

Vodacom Bulls boss Jake White has opened up about his battle with Covid-19 and the friends he lost to the virus.

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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.

Bulls CEO: Important for fans to return

Vodacom Bulls chief executive Edgar Rathbone says it is still a ‘priority’ for the rugby industry to get small groups of fans back into stadiums.

Roux cautions players over Covid protocols

SA Rugby has cautioned players and team management to practise strict Covid-19 compliance measures to minimise the risk of infection, following the cancellation of a third Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match.

Lions coach: Players are in a good mental space

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has confirmed that it’s not required of his team to undergo another round of testing before their match against Griquas at Ellis Park on Friday.