Sunwolves’ downfall purely ‘commercial’
CEO Jurie Roux has responded to coach Tony Brown’s accusations that SA Rugby played a role in excluding the Sunwolves from Vodacom Super Rugby. DYLAN JACK reports.
Global calendar talks progress
SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux says talks over the global calendar have progressed and an agreement could be reached as early as July this year. DYLAN JACK reports.
Lions to undergo medical testing
The Lions have announced that injured players will have to undergo medical testing this week to determine how their rehabilitation progressed during lockdown.
Weekend on social media
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.
Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Crusaders
The defending Vodacom Super Rugby champions Crusaders should still be favourites to retain their title on the domestic scene, writes DYLAN JACK.
Brown rehashes blame for Sunwolves’ demise
Former Sunwolves head coach Tony Brown has again suggested South African rugby had a ‘hateful’ role to play in the exit of the Japanese team from Vodacom Super Rugby.
Fans allowed to flood Aotearoa stadiums
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that there will be no crowd limits at stadiums when Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa gets under way this weekend.
Watch: Eddie pokes fun at NZ rugby
Have a look at this entertaining clip as Eddie Jones teases former All Black Mils Muliaina about New Zealand teams’ tendency to utilise Pacific Island players.
Jaguares on the verge of Super exit?
The Argentinian Rugby Union has confirmed the Jaguares’ 2020 season is over, its 2021 participation in Vodacom Super Rugby in doubt and that team coach Gonzalo Quesada has vacated his position.
Brown hopes all is not lost for Sunwolves
Former Sunwolves coach Tony Brown hopes he hasn’t seen the last of the Japanese franchise’s involvement in Vodacom Super Rugby.
