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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 22: Fans for the first time during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on January 22, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Fans eager to flock back to SA stadiums

South African rugby fans are keen to take advantage of the relaxed Covid-19 restrictions and take in some Vodacom United Rugby Championship action at the stadiums this weekend.

Poll: Will you be heading back to the stadiums?

After restrictions on attendance were eased to 50% capacity, will you be heading to your nearest stadium for some Vodacom United Rugby Championship action?

Super Rugby Pacific pauses for positive corona tests

The administrators of Super Rugby Pacific have confirmed that due to several Moana Pasifika players testing positive for a coronavirus, their inaugural match against the Blues has been postponed.

France enforces vaccine mandate for Six Nations

All athletes who wish to compete in France will have to be vaccinated against Covid-19, government sources confirmed on Monday.

Cheslin Kolbe on the run for Toulouse European Champions Cup semi final

Kolbe’s Toulon debut in doubt

Toulon head coach Franck Azema said on Friday an unnamed squad member has been hospitalised after contracting coronavirus, two days before Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe’s league debut for the club.

Scarlets forfeit Champions Cup match due to Covid protocols

Scarlets have forfeited their European Champions Cup pool game against Bristol this weekend after the coronavirus crisis forced their players into quarantine.

Sharks vs Saracens cancelled due to Covid

The scheduled rugby clash between the Sharks and Saracens in London next month has been cancelled due to recent developments regarding the new variant of Covid-19.

Scotland , United Kingdom - 20 February 2021; Munster players huddle ahead of the second half of the Guinness PRO14 match between Edinburgh and Munster at BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Munster’s exit delayed by more positive tests

Munster will have to remain in South Africa after it was confirmed that nine more squad members tested positive for Covid-19.

South Africa and Argentina on their way to Australia

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.

Stormers all clear in bio-bubble ahead of B&I Lions battle

The Stormers’ preparations for the upcoming match against the British & Irish Lions are well under way, with the Cape side having entered a secure “bubble” from Thursday.