Four in Lions camp test positive for Covid-19
A Lions player is one of four people affiliated to the union who have returned positive tests for the coronavirus.
Mo’unga on trick play: ‘Something had to happen’
Flyhalf Richie Mo’unga has revealed the thought process behind his audacious kick off that helped spark the Crusaders’ comeback against the Blues on Saturday.
Hansen: ‘New Zealand don’t owe Aussies anything’
Ex-All Blacks coach Steve Hansen urged New Zealand Rugby to stand up for itself when it comes to deciding the format for Vodacom Super Rugby from next year onwards.
Bok switches to French third division
Springbok and former Lions centre Lionel Mapoe has signed a one-year contract with French club Nice, who will play in the newly formed National League this coming season.
Waratahs fightback spoils Force return
The Waratahs overturned a 14-point deficit to defeat the Western Force 23-14 in their Super Rugby AU match in Sydney on Saturday.
Ex-Bok wing dies of Covid-19 related illness
Former Springbok Corra Dirksen has passed away on Friday from a Covid-19-related illness at the age of 82.
Wessels hits back: ‘He won one game in Melbourne’
The Rebels’ South African coach Dave Wessels has defended his coaching style and his team’s performances after he was criticised by former Wallabies centre Morgan Turinui.
Kiwi player poll delivers surprising results
An anonymous poll conducted among current New Zealand Vodacom Super Rugby players has revealed the majority believe Beauden Barrett is the best player in the country.
Saffas on duty for Force
Brynard Stander and Chris Heiberg have been named in the Force’s match-day 23 for what will be the team’s maiden Super Rugby AU game when they front the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.
Waratahs make solitary change
The inclusion of Wallaby back Karmichael Hunt is the only change to the Waratahs team for Saturday’s match-up with the Force in Sydney.
