USA Rugby buckles under financial pressure
USA Rugby has officially filed for bankruptcy as the federation’s financial woes have worsened under the pressure of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Castle takes pay cut as RA suffers financial loss
Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle has announced she will take a 50% pay after the game’s governing body reported a provisional A$9.4-million deficit for 2019.
Chance encounter helped Duane return to SA
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has revealed how a fortunate encounter with a good samaritan enabled him to return home after initial fears of being stranded in Japan.
All Blacks accept pay reductions
The All Blacks coaches and players have accepted pay cuts due to the strains on New Zealand Rugby as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bok lockdown diaries: Day 1
Siya Kolisi submitted this video diary to show what he got up to on the first day of lockdown, while also thanking medical staff for their hard work and urging South Africans to stay home and wash their hands.
Gerber tests positive for Covid-19
Former Springbok centre Danie Gerber has tested positive for Covid-19 while at home in Port Elizabeth.
SA-born player describes life in Italy lockdown
South Africa-born forward Johan Meyer talks to MARIETTE ADAMS about the drastic changes to life in his adopted country, Italy, which has been ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.
Jantjies pumping iron in the garage
Springbok flyhalf and Lions skipper Elton Jantjies has converted his garage into a makeshift gym while completing his 14-day self-isolation period since returning from New Zealand.
Kolisi supporting health workers during lockdown
Springbok and Stormers captain Siya Kolisi’s foundation has announced an initiative to supply vital equipment to health workers to combat Covid-19.
Jones agrees to pay reduction
England head coach Eddie Jones has agreed to take a pay cut of more than 25% as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
