Another D-day looms for Cheetahs
The Cheetahs board will meet on Friday to determine whether to ‘abide by the outcome of Tuesday’s Saru meeting or to go the legal route’. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Leaked documents expose NZR
Leaked minutes from a Sanzaar meeting have revealed New Zealand Rugby agreed to play a six-week Rugby Championship which would finish on 12 December.
Davids: PRO14 move will be ‘unique experience’
Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids says that PRO Rugby will present its own unique challenges for the South African franchises. DYLAN JACK reports.
Oupa withdrawn after positive Covid-19 test
Springbok forward Oupa Mohoje was withdrawn from consideration for this Saturday’s Springbok Showdown after testing positive for Covid-19, although he is asymptomatic.
Kolisi, Am to lead Bok teams
Siya Kolisi and Lukhanyo Am have been named as the respective captains of the Green and Gold teams for the Springbok Showdown.
Mvovo to provide cover for Sharks
The Sharks have called veteran Lwazi Mvovo out of ‘retirement’ in order to help provide injury cover in the back three.
SA Rugby looking long term with PRO14 move
SA Rugby’s negotiations with PRO Rugby is the first step to securing its long-term financial future with a move to the northern hemisphere, writes DYLAN JACK.
‘Playing in South Africa a great challenge’
All Blacks stars Sam Cane and Aaron Smith agree it will be a ‘shame’ to no longer play against South African teams in Vodacom Super Rugby.
‘NZR on the back foot now’
New Zealand scribe Marc Hinton believes Kiwi powerbrokers could be ‘stuck in a negotiating room on their lonesome’ after Sanzaar relationships have soured.
De Klerk helps Sale boost playoff hopes
Faf de Klerk put in a man-of-the-match performance to steer the Sale Sharks to a 34-14 bonus-point victory over the Northampton Saints on Tuesday night.
