SA Rugby banking on June return
SA Rugby has reportedly compiled and presented a radically-changed calendar for the 2020 season, with the hope of returning to on-field action on 5 June.
SA players facing salary cut
Local players could lose just under half of their salaries to help stabilise SA Rugby and the local unions’ finances during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Steyn trades Montpellier for Cheetahs
Springbok utility back Frans Steyn has agreed to a deal with the Cheetahs and will join the side from 1 July.
Gatland heaps praise on Erasmus
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has lauded Rassie Erasmus for his accomplishments as coach of Munster and the Springboks.
Welsh players slapped with 25% pay cut
The Welsh Rugby Union has announced that its leading rugby players will take a 25% pay cut as the sport deals with the financial impact of Covid-19.
Cheetahs lock in six key players
The Cheetahs have announced that six players have signed contract extensions to remain at the union for the next three seasons.
France Rugby president proposes Club World Cup
French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte wants to see the European Champions Cup replaced by an annual 20-team Club World Cup.
Scotland declares domestic season null and void
Scottish Rugby has declared the 2019-20 domestic season in Scotland null and void due to the coronavirus pandemic.
SA-born player describes life in Italy lockdown
South Africa-born forward Johan Meyer talks to MARIETTE ADAMS about the drastic changes to life in his adopted country, Italy, which has been ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.
IRFU comes to cash-strapped clubs’ aid
The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced that they will make €500,000 available to their clubs in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
