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Willem Alberts has been withdrawn from the Lions team to face the Stormers following confirmation that he was in close contact with someone who has Covid-19.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.
Top 14 season opener postponed
The opening match of the 2020-21 French Top 14 campaign between Stade Français and Bordeaux has been postponed due to the rise in Covid-19 cases.
Pollard: We’re prepared to be tested daily
Springbok and Montpellier flyhalf Handre Pollard says players are so eager for the new French Top 14 season to begin that they’re willing to undergo Covid-19 tests every day if need be.
In Pictures: Lions prepare for contact training
Following mandatory Covid-19 health tests, the Lions, along with the rest of the South African franchises, will return to full-contact training this week.
Los Pumas forward tests positive for Covid-19
Loose forward Javier Ortega Desio has been excluded from Argentina’s Rugby Championship training camp after he tested positive for Covid-19.
Cheetahs’ new recruit recovers from Covid-19
Cheetahs flank Andisa Ntsila has returned to training following his recovery from Covid-19.
