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.
Unions face closure if crowds don’t return
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux believes severals unions will shut down if fans aren’t allowed to return to stadiums in the near future.
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.
Cheetahs still considering legal route
The Cheetahs believe local franchises should earn the right to play in the PRO16, while the union is still considering legal action if they don’t get the desired outcome from negotiations with SA Rugby.
SA Rugby eyes 2021 home Tests
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed they are in discussion with World Rugby to gain permission to arrange at least three Tests before the Boks play the Lions next year.
Jake: SA rugby getting best of both worlds
Jake White has highlighted the benefits of the top franchises playing in the northern hemisphere, while retaining the opportunity for the Boks to still annually face the All Blacks.
SA Rugby welcomes Rugby Championship changes
SA Rugby has welcomed Sanzaar’s announcement confirming a restructured Rugby Championship, but have hinted ‘possible international expansion is on the cards’.
Investigation into death of Border player under way
SA Rugby is investigating a breach of Covid-19 regulations during which a young rugby player from a Border club tragically passed away after picking up a serious injury during a tournament match.
SA Rugby to review protocols amid Lions Covid-19 spike
CEO Jurie Roux says SA Rugby will review its precautionary Covid-19 protocols after two more Lions players tested positive for the virus on Saturday.
Boks’ Rugby Champs fate to be revealed on Friday
SA Rugby says media speculation about the Springboks’ participation in the Rugby Championship had been noted, but that no official announcement will be made until Friday.
