South African rugby’s Covid-19 timeline
Take a look at the timeline of significant rugby events and/or announcements throughout the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Watch: SA Rugby’s powerful message
Take a look at this inspiring message from SA Rugby to its partners and stakeholders following the release of its financial impact plan in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Boks playing would boost national morale’
SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux says the governing body’s focus of the sport has now shifted to its return-to-play plans.
SA rugby’s financial impact plan confirmed
All South African rugby stakeholders have jointly confirmed pay cuts and other economies to offset up to R1.2bn from the sport’s budget by the end of the year.
Duhan ‘in the mix’ for Scotland cap
Former Vodacom Blue Bulls wing Duhan van der Merwe is in line for a Scotland debut whenever international rugby resumes after the coronavirus pandemic, head coach Gregor Townsend has confirmed.
Future of Springbok rugby (second row)
In the fifth instalment of a new series, DYLAN JACK looks at players aged 23 and younger with the potential to provide the spine of a future Springbok side.
RA gets multi-million World Rugby bailout
World Rugby has agreed to allocate a A$14.2m relief package to Rugby Australia as part of its Covid-19 rugby relief strategy.
World Rugby postpones all mid-year Tests
The programme of international matches scheduled within the July 2020 Test window has been postponed due to ongoing government and health agency Covid-19 directives.
Springbok July internationals postponed
SA Rugby have confirmed that the Springboks’ July Test matches against Scotland and Georgia have been postponed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Exclusive: Du Toit to stay at Stormers
Stormers coach John Dobson has confirmed that sought-after flank Pieter-Steph du Toit has agreed to remain in South Africa until at least the end of the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
