Powell has to start from scratch
In the new issue of SA Rugby magazine, Blitzboks boss Neil Powell looks ahead to what could be an unexpectedly congested schedule in the lead-up to the Olympics Games next July.
Olympics set to clash with Lions tour
Springboks such as Kwagga Smith and Cheslin Kolbe may need to rethink plans to make themselves for Olympic Sevens selection after confirmation that the postponed Summer Games will clash with the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour.
Powell: Blitzboks realise seriousness of pandemic
Neil Powell says despite feeling a stab of disappointment at the postponement of the Olympics, the Blitzboks will do whatever is needed to help curb the spread of Covid-19.
SA Rugby understand Olympics suspension
SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux says the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games is disappointing but necessary in the bid to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
Henson: Jail drug cheats
Former Wales international Gavin Henson says players who test positive for performance enhancing substances should be send to prison to serve time for ‘stealing a living’.
Powell: Players’ desire made selection easy
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell says selecting his squad for the opening leg of the World Sevens Series in Dubai was an easy decision because of the motivation shown by several returning stalwarts.
Italy pull plug on RWC bid
The Italian Rugby Federation has announced they are withdrawing their bid to host the 2023 World Cup.
Johnson buzzes for Wasps
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Celtic Pro12 and French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.
Tietjens quits after 22 years
Gordon Tietjens has stepped down as coach of the New Zealand sevens team after 22 years in charge.
Hougaard gets medal back
Francois Hougaard was presented with another Olympic bronze medal on Thursday.
