Ex-Bok wing dies of Covid-19 related illness
Former Springbok Corra Dirksen has passed away on Friday from a Covid-19-related illness at the age of 82.
Wessels hits back: ‘He won one game in Melbourne’
The Rebels’ South African coach Dave Wessels has defended his coaching style and his team’s performances after he was criticised by former Wallabies centre Morgan Turinui.
Kiwi player poll delivers surprising results
An anonymous poll conducted among current New Zealand Vodacom Super Rugby players has revealed the majority believe Beauden Barrett is the best player in the country.
Saffas on duty for Force
Brynard Stander and Chris Heiberg have been named in the Force’s match-day 23 for what will be the team’s maiden Super Rugby AU game when they front the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.
Waratahs make solitary change
The inclusion of Wallaby back Karmichael Hunt is the only change to the Waratahs team for Saturday’s match-up with the Force in Sydney.
Reds stick with winning formula
Reds coach Brad Thorn has named an unchanged side for their Super Rugby AU clash with the Rebels in Sydney on Friday.
Marais offers view on Newlands deal
Western Province Rugby Football Union president Zelt Marais says the WPRFU takes exception to the insinuation that it acted without due consideration over the future of Newlands and the move to the Cape Town Stadium..
Pienaar confident Cheetahs will remain in PRO14
Veteran scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar is adamant the Cheetahs will not be booted from the PRO14 if the competition is expanded to 16 teams.
French clubs agree to lower salary cap
French clubs have reportedly agreed to lower the salary cap gradually over the next four years due to the financial strain of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Loose forwards commit to Lions
Lions loose-forward duo Marnus Schoeman and Len Massyn have extended their stays in Johannesburg, the union announced on Wednesday.
