Bulls launch relief fund to aid community rugby
The Vodacom Bulls have announced the establishing of a relief fund aimed at assisting employees and those who serve in club and community rugby within its geographical region.
Twitter reaction to Cecil Afrika’s retirement
Check out what former and current rugby players had to say following the retirement of Blitzbok great Cecil Afrika.
Kolisi documentary in the works
Roc Nation Sports president Michael Yormark says his agency didn’t sign Springbok captain Siya Kolisi because he is a star athlete but because of the man he is and what he stands for.
‘We’ve thrown away textbook for Lions tour’
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux says plans for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa remain in high gear, with the only possibility a delayed start that fits in with a global calendar. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
SA Rugby hopes for local action in August
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux says there is hope that a domestic competition could start in August pending government approval, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
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.
Why Schreuder, Sharks parted ways
The Sharks believe the time is right to back the young scrumhalves in their squad after opting to release Louis Schreuder, who was looking for a long-term deal. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Afrika officially steps down from Blitzboks duty
SA Rugby has confirmed that Cecil Afrika has ended his celebrated 12-year sevens career after reaching a mutual agreement with the Blitzboks’ management.
Mapimpi set for Japan ‘sabbatical’
Star Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi will take up a stint in Japan from September before returning to the Sharks in April 2021, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Reality is I could have lost my leg’
A career-threatening injury and the Covid-19 crisis have given Pieter-Steph du Toit a new appreciation for the game, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
