Reboot: Replace Rugby Champs with tours
In a new series from the SA Rugby magazine team, DYLAN JACK wishes for a return to historical tours if the game is to be restructured following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mapimpi: Am saw a try-scoring opportunity
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi says teammate Lukhanyo Am saw a clear try-scoring opportunity when he passed the ball in the buildup to the first try against England in the 2019 World Cup final.
Mapimpi to Am: It’s our time to win RWC
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has revealed the stirring conversation he had with teammate Lukhanyo Am before the World Cup final against England last year.
Wales Test trio contract Covid-19
Head coach Wayne Pivac has confirmed that three members of Wales’ Test squad have tested positive for the coronavirus disease.
Italy backs Beaumont for World Rugby re-election
The Italian Rugby Federation has publicly announced its support for Bill Beaumont in his bid for re-election of chairman of World Rugby.
Players’ demands held up Rugby Australia pay deal
Rugby Australia’s emergency pay deal was held up due to players’ demands to chase short-term overseas contracts next year.
Best of YouTube: Springbok tries (2018 & 2019)
Take a look back at all tries scored by the Springboks during Rassie Erasmus’ successful tenure as head coach.
Plan to have ex-All Blacks play for Islands gains momentum
The Pacific Rugby Players Welfare organisation has come out in support of World Rugby president Bill Beaumont’s call to allow internationally capped players to represent the Pacific Island nations.
World Rugby to assist unions financially
World Rugby has announced the details of a dedicated Covid-19 relief strategy to mitigate the overall impact of the pandemic on the sport.
Watch: Covid-19 impact on Boks’ planning
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber explains how the team’s planning for the Test season has been disrupted by the coronavirus epidemic and enforced break in rugby.
