Cancellation of Tests could cost RFU millions
The Rugby Football Union will lose up to £107 million in revenue if England’s end-of-year Tests at Twickenham are cancelled because of the coronavirus.
Varsity Cup unlikely to resume in 2020
Varsity Sports organisers have taken the decision to suspend all tournaments – including rugby – for the remainder of the year after stakeholders agreed that it is unlikely that normal sports will resume in 2020.
SA Rugby aiming to meet safety criteria
SA Rugby hopes it can meet government’s safety criteria and resume matches behind closed doors before the lockdown reaches alert level 1.
Rugby behind closed doors for next 18 months
Medical guidelines released by World Rugby state that matches should be played behind closed doors until a vaccine for the Covid-19 pandemic exists.
Official: French Top 14 will be cancelled
It has been confirmed that the French Top 14 season will be abandoned after a deal was reached between clubs and league organisers.
NZ Rugby hit by damaging financial update
New Zealand Rugby has forecast a 70% decline in revenue in 2020 amid the shutdown of sport due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nel giving back through rugby
Stormers centre Ruhan Nel is raffling out some of his favourite rugby jerseys in order to help a missionary and feeding scheme in Cape Town.
Stormers tapping into other sports
The Stormers coaching staff are all using the available time presented by the Covid-19 lockdown to broaden their knowledge through other sports.
Top 14 set to be called off
The 2019-20 Top 14 season is set to be cancelled after French prime minister Edouard Philippe banned any sporting events before September.
Kotze to leave Bulls amid pay cuts
Centre Johnny Kotze has reportedly opted out of his contract with the Vodacom Bulls as a result of the pay cuts set to be implemented amid the conoravirus pandemic.
