Sunwolves’ journey comes to an end
The Sunwolves’ time in Vodacom Super Rugby is over, after the franchise’s bid to compete in the proposed Australian domestic competition failed.
Best of YouTube: Serfontein – Forgotten Bok
A while back, we asked our followers which Springbok centre – between Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Andre Esterhuizen and Jan Serfontein – they’d most like to see back in the national setup once Test rugby can resume. The Montpellier-based Serfontein took the majority vote in the poll. Look back at highlights from the 27-year-old’s career to date.
Light at the end of the tunnel
The go-ahead from South Africa’s sports ministry for rugby teams to return to training will come as a welcome relief and sign of hope for players and coaches, writes DYLAN JACK.
Bosch: All I wanted was fair chance at 10
Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch has discussed his struggle to get regular game time in his favoured position under former head coach Robert du Preez.
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’.
‘The news we’ve been waiting for’
SA Rugby on Saturday welcomed the announcement that professional sports teams could begin the process of returning to training under level-3 lockdown easing.
Rugby only back at level 1
The director-general of the department of Sport and Arts & Culture, Vusumuzi Mkhize, says contact sport in South Africa will resume at level 1 of the lockdown.
Hope for rugby’s return to training
Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa has confirmed that professional athletes who participate in contact and non-contact sport can start training from 1 June.
Rewind: Sharks vs Stormers (2004)
The Stormers travelled to Durban in the final round of the 2004 Super 12 season, needing a victory against the Sharks to qualify for the semi-finals. Look back at extended highlights of the thrilling clash at Kings Park.
Best of YouTube: Bryan Habana – The Phenomenal One
Look back at this compilation of career highlights from Springbok great Bryan Habana – one of the most outstanding players to ever play the game.
