World Rugby to assist unions financially

World Rugby has announced the details of a dedicated Covid-19 relief strategy to mitigate the overall impact of the pandemic on the sport.

World Rugby announces 2020 calendar progress

World Rugby continues to investigate a variety of return-to-rugby plans, including the delivery of a viable 2020 international competition calendar subject to the relevant government and health authority advice.

Watch: Most dramatic Super Rugby try

All seemed lost for the Vodacom Bulls when Albert van den Berg scored a late try for the Sharks. But … up stepped Bryan Habana to score a sensational try to hand the team from Pretoria their first of three Super 14 titles.

Good news feed: Hilarious Bok clip

As we enter the final two weeks of lockdown, we will seek to bring you daily snippets of good news – starting with this brilliant Bok clip courtesy of filmmaker Graham Love.

Argentina set to withdraw from RWC 2027 race

Argentina is reportedly set to step aside from the race to host the 2027 World Cup after Rugby Australia supported Agustin Pichot’s nomination for World Rugby chairman.

Steyn signing a boost for Boks

Frans Steyn’s commitment to the Cheetahs bodes well for the Springboks ahead of their next big assignment against the British & Irish Lions.

‘Stress levels are a bit high’

Stormers coach John Dobson says the players are desperate to get back into action as soon as it’s safe to do so in order to retain a sense of job security, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Farrell offers up majority of wages to help Sarries

Owen Farrell is set to defer around 90% of his wages for five months in an attempt to help Saracens survive the Covid-19 crisis.

Watch: Covid-19 impact on Boks’ planning

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber explains how the team’s planning for the Test season has been disrupted by the coronavirus epidemic and enforced break in rugby.

NZ Rugby: We had to act now

The significant pay cuts introduced by New Zealand Rugby were designed with the worst-case scenario in mind – where no rugby will be played at all in 2020.