Blitzboks being tested for Covid-19
SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springbok Sevens players and staff are being tested for coronavirus because they came into contact with the Australia Men’s Sevens side.
Covid-19 latest: Super Rugby under review
The immediate future of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season has been thrown into doubt after Sanzaar announced a review into the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Paper Talk: Erasmus set to extend SA Rugby contract
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on Rassie Erasmus’ future.
Watch: ‘Time to get out of the dark ages’
In conversation with editor Craig Lewis, senior contributor Ryan Vrede says the notion that Rassie Erasmus betrayed a sacred aspect of Bok rugby by releasing videos is dark-age thinking.
Woodward slams ‘Seven Nations’ talk
Former England coach Clive Woodward has argued that bringing South Africa into the Six Nations could result in British & Irish Lions tours losing their value.
Erasmus linked to England top job
Rassie Erasmus has reportedly held talks with the English RFU to discuss the possibility of replacing Eddie Jones as England head coach.
Why SA players play overseas
A year-long research project among SA’s professional players revealed that an ‘overwhelming majority intend to sign overseas deals soon’.
‘Sad’ day if SA rugby leaves southern hemisphere
Highlanders assistant coach Tony Brown says SA Rugby’s potential exit from southern-hemisphere competitions would be akin to the loss of an old and treasured friend.
Alexander unhappy with coaching transformation
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the governing body is unsatisfied with the makeup of the coaching staff of South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby franchises.
New issue: Special awards edition
Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Makazole Mapimpi are on the cover of the latest SA Rugby magazine. Don’t miss out on our special awards issue, on sale now.
