False positive in Bok camp as Covid-19 scare avoided
A false positive Covid-19 test in the Springbok camp reportedly nearly caused chaos in the Rugby Championship and would have severely disrupted match preparations.
Fiji to create Covid vaccine awareness with special jersey
The Fijian Test team will wear special jerseys to address and create awareness about the unfolding Covid-19 crisis in their homeland when they play the All Blacks in Dunedin on Saturday.
Covid-affected Fiji forced to improvise Test lineup
Fiji have been forced to name an inexperienced scrumhalf in their starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks in Dunedin after Covid-19 travel restrictions prevented veteran Frank Lomani and two others from entering New Zealand.
Two SWD matches cancelled
Two matches involving teams from South Western Districts scheduled for this weekend have been cancelled due to positive Covid-19 tests and with player welfare in mind.
Official: Lions tour ON despite SA’s stricter lockdown measures
The government has officially confirmed that the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will go ahead as planned, clearing up any confusion that the event was in jeopardy after the country moved to level-four lockdown restrictions this past Sunday.
First Wallabies-France Test relocated due to Covid-19
The Wallabies’ opening Test against France has been shifted from Sydney to Brisbane after the Australia’s biggest city was thrust into a two-week coronavirus lockdown.
Highlanders-Rebels clash moved to Sydney
The Highlanders’ home Trans-Tasman game against the Rebels has been moved to Sydney due to an extension of the travel pause between Melbourne and New Zealand as a result of a Covid-19 outbreak in Victoria.
Scotland demand France game should go ahead
Scottish Rugby has demanded their match against France in Paris should go ahead despite 10 players in the French squad testing positive for Covid-19.
Rassie on contracting Covid-19: I was really worried
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has revealed that he and his immediate family contracted Covid-19.
Good and bad news for Six Nations
Tournament organisers have confirmed that plans for the men’s Six Nations remain as scheduled, but that the women’s and U20 competitions have been postponed until later this year due to Covid-19.
