South African rugby’s Covid-19 timeline
Take a look at the timeline of significant rugby events and/or announcements throughout the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Watch: SA Rugby’s powerful message
Take a look at this inspiring message from SA Rugby to its partners and stakeholders following the release of its financial impact plan in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Boks playing would boost national morale’
SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux says the governing body’s focus of the sport has now shifted to its return-to-play plans.
SA rugby’s financial impact plan confirmed
All South African rugby stakeholders have jointly confirmed pay cuts and other economies to offset up to R1.2bn from the sport’s budget by the end of the year.
SA Rugby eyeing August/September return?
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has revealed that the organisation is hoping for a return-to-play within the next three to four months.
Silver lining for return-to-play protocols
World Rugby has confirmed in its return-to-play guidelines that matches do not have to be played behind closed doors until a vaccine to the Covid-19 pandemic is freely available.
SA Rugby aiming to meet safety criteria
SA Rugby hopes it can meet government’s safety criteria and resume matches behind closed doors before the lockdown reaches alert level 1.
SA Rugby: Domestic tournament behind closed doors
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says they are working actively with government to finalise plans for a domestic alternative to Vodacom Super Rugby.
SA players given three weeks to find overseas gigs
A local player has spoken out about the impact of SA Rugby’s planned pay cuts which is scheduled to run until December.
Roux set to leave SA Rugby – report
SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux is reportedly expected to leave the organisation at the end of the year for a post at World Rugby.
