SA Rugby: Time ran out on Rainbow Cup
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has expressed his disappointment after confirmation that the PRO14 Rainbow Cup will not have cross-hemisphere fixtures.
Rainbow Cup off: What next?
With the Rainbow Cup set to be scrapped, it’s up to fans to come up with something to fill the hole in the rugby calendar – what do you think SA Rugby should consider as a replacement?
Why Jantjies chose Top 14
Elton Jantjies says his drive to be in the Springbok squad to front the British & Irish Lions led to his decision to play in the French Top 14.
Rainbow Cup plans set to be scrapped
South Africa’s involvement in the planned intercontinental Rainbow Cup is set to implode due to a lack of necessary clearances just days away from the scheduled kick-off.
Timely boost for Boks as PSDT, Pollard return
Pieter-Steph du Toit is set to return to action for the Stormers in the opening round of the Rainbow Cup, while Handre Pollard and RG Snyman are also said to be back in training with their respective clubs.
Rainbow Cup to trial new law variations
World Rugby has approved the introduction of three new innovative law variations for use in the upcoming PRO Rugby Rainbow Cup featuring teams from South Africa, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy.
Watch: Preparation Series best tries
Ahead of next Friday’s kick-off of the Rainbow Cup, look back at the best tries from what was an entertaining Preparation Series.
Stormers, Sharks to open Rainbow Cup
Kick-off times and dates for the first three rounds of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup have been confirmed, with the Stormers and Sharks set to open the tournament.
Rainbow Cup is critical for rugby industry
The PRO14 Rainbow Cup is a window to South African rugby’s future. It’s critical for the industry that this opportunity remains open for action, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Coetzee, Ulster mutually agree to early release
Vodacom Bulls-bound Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee has been granted permission for an early release from his Ulster contract.
