Franchise coaches excited after return to contact go-ahead

The coaches from South Africa’s seven franchises expressed their delight and excitement at getting the green light to return to contact training.

In Pictures: Lions prepare for contact training

Following mandatory Covid-19 health tests, the Lions, along with the rest of the South African franchises, will return to full-contact training this week.

Local competition set for October start

A revised double-round domestic competition – dependent on all regulation approvals – is expected to kick off in the first half of October, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks players locked and reloaded

Check out the full list of Sharks players who have recently signed contract extensions with the Durban franchise.

Bismarck hints at possible Cheetahs return

Former Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis says he would love to return to South Africa to finish his playing career at the Cheetahs.

Pro16: Qualification idea gains traction

The possibility of the top four teams in this year’s Currie Cup qualifying to play in next year’s expanded Pro16 is reportedly one of the ideas under consideration.

Contact training gets green light in SA

South Africa’s franchise teams will return to full-contact training from early next week, following completion of final health checks.

Kriel Q&A: I was jealous of NZ & Aus competitions

Springbok and Lions loose forward Jaco Kriel talks about life during lockdown, South Africa’s new prospective provincial tournament, and how he felt watching Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU.

SA Rugby boasts sufficient domestic strength

SA Rugby should focus on consolidating its resources and ensuring a strengthened domestic competition remains the priority for the foreseeable future, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Best of YouTube: 32 Incredible front-row tries (Part 2)

Check out this compilation of some of the best tries scored by props and hookers – including memorable efforts from Ox Nche, Craig Burden and Pretoria Boys High.