Vaccine key in rugby context

World Rugby boss Bill Beaumont says a vaccine for Covid-19 would be important for the game to resume with ‘absolute confidence’.

RPA reject call for permanent pay cuts

The Rugby Players’ Association in England will reject calls from Premiership clubs to impose permanent pay cuts.

Itoje: RWC final was painful

Lock Maro Itoje says it took him a long time to get over England’s painful 32-12 defeat in the World Cup final by the Springboks last November.

Ismaiel back to wing it for Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the return of former Springbok wing Travis Ismaiel after a short stint with Harlequins in England.

Louw concerned over Premiership restart

Retiring Springbok and Bath flank Francois Louw has shared his concerns over the potential resumption of the 2019-20 English Premiership season.

Mostert set for Japan move

Springbok lock Franco Mostert is set to leave English Premiership side Gloucester to return to the Japanese Top League with Honda Heat.

Watch: How Ackermann was undermined at Gloucester

In this fascinating episode of Andy Goode and Jim Hamilton’s ‘Rugby Pod’ podcast, the former international duo spill the beans on why Johan Ackermann has left Gloucester.

Rewind: Bok midweek matches (2009)

Following reports that SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is keen to see an extended Springbok squad play midweek games before their Tests this year, here’s a look back at highlights from their matches against the Leicester Tigers and Saracens in 2009.

Ackermann eyes England qualification

Johan Ackermann says his son Ruan is set to stay with Gloucester to keep his options open about the possibility of representing England at Test level in the future.

Ackermann exit talks from Gloucester grow

Further reports suggest Gloucester coach Johan Ackermann could be set to leave the English side and complete a move to Japanese club Docomo Red Hurricanes.