Covid-19 outbreak stops Top League season start

The Japan Rugby Football Union has decided to delay the start of the 2021 Japanese Top League season due to a Covid-19 outbreak among players and staff.

White: Covid-19 battle gave me new perspective

Vodacom Bulls boss Jake White has opened up about his battle with Covid-19 and the friends he lost to the virus.

Bulls CEO: Important for fans to return

Vodacom Bulls chief executive Edgar Rathbone says it is still a ‘priority’ for the rugby industry to get small groups of fans back into stadiums.

Roux cautions players over Covid protocols

SA Rugby has cautioned players and team management to practise strict Covid-19 compliance measures to minimise the risk of infection, following the cancellation of a third Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match.

Investigation into death of Border player under way

SA Rugby is investigating a breach of Covid-19 regulations during which a young rugby player from a Border club tragically passed away after picking up a serious injury during a tournament match.

Cheetahs boss calls for advanced notice

Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie says it is understandable that the game against the Lions was called off, but has questioned the late notice of the decision.

SA Rugby to review protocols amid Lions Covid-19 spike

CEO Jurie Roux says SA Rugby will review its precautionary Covid-19 protocols after two more Lions players tested positive for the virus on Saturday.

Alberts in quarantine, out of Lions match

Willem Alberts has been withdrawn from the Lions team to face the Stormers following confirmation that he was in close contact with someone who has Covid-19.

Covid-affected Racing sweat over Euro final

Racing 92 have announced that they have returned a number of positive tests for coronavirus just over two weeks before their Champions Cup final against the Exeter Chiefs.

Argentina hit with new batch of Covid-19 infections

The Argentine Rugby Union has confirmed that Los Pumas head coach Mario Ledesma, two other members of staff and five more players have tested positive for Covid-19.