Perth could host revised Rugby Champs
Sanzaar reportedly wants to prioritise Test rugby over the restart of the Vodacom Super Rugby season and has identified Perth as the perfect host city for a shortened Rugby Championship tournament.
Radical solution for Super Rugby?
Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos has proposed a radical idea that could have the Rugby Championship and Vodacom Super Rugby run concurrently to ensure a finish to both seasons.
Watch: Pierre Spies – Charging Bull
Former Vodacom Bulls eighthman Pierre Spies enjoyed much success during his time at Loftus Versfeld. Check out some of his best moments in a Bulls jersey.
Watch: Pietersen’s superb try against the Highlanders
Former Stormers fullback Joe Pietersen sparked and finished off a brilliant counter-attacking try against the Highlanders in Dunedin in 2012.
Best of YouTube: Huge rugby hits
In another selection from YouTube, GG MONTAGES compiled a selection of brutal rugby tackles and hand-offs.
Letter: Francois Marais’ most memorable game
In another letter to the editor as we continue to encourage our readers to send CRAIG LEWIS submissions, Francois Marais reflects on the Vodacom Bulls’ heroics in 2007. CALLING OUR READERS: Send your rugby letter to the editor My favourite rugby moment? Hmmmm … Since I have the opportunity to go back in time, and since fine margins is my topic of… Read more →
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.
Waratahs coach stood down without pay
Rob Penney has been sacked as Waratahs head coach, but his assistants Chris Whitaker and Matt Cockbain have retained their jobs.
Castle set for further pay cut
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle’s salary will be reduced by a further 15% to match the 65% pay cut she is asking Australia’s professional players to shoulder.
