‘Boks playing would boost national morale’
SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux says the governing body’s focus of the sport has now shifted to its return-to-play plans.
SA rugby’s financial impact plan confirmed
All South African rugby stakeholders have jointly confirmed pay cuts and other economies to offset up to R1.2bn from the sport’s budget by the end of the year.
Kings make mega-money move for Duncan
The Southern Kings have reportedly made a massive R2-million offer for former Cheetahs coach Rory Duncan despite their financial troubles.
Ex-Irish hooker slams Cheetahs, Kings
Former Irish captain and British & Irish Lions hooker Keith Wood has questioned the purpose of including the Cheetahs and Kings in the PRO14 competition.
PRO14 to get under way in August
Plans are being considered to resume a curtailed PRO14 season in late August following the coronavirus pandemic.
SA Rugby eyeing August/September return?
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has revealed that the organisation is hoping for a return-to-play within the next three to four months.
Saffa on coping with lockdown in Italy
Check out this wide-ranging interview with South Africa-born loose forward Johan Meyer, who has been coping with Covid-19 lockdown in Italy.
Best of YouTube: Nigel Owens – The Referee Grand Master
Check out this compilation of some of the wittiest and most comical moments from one of the game’s great characters, Welsh referee Nigel Owens.
‘Cash-strapped Kings must invest in academy’
Andy Royle, St Andrew’s College director of rugby and chairman of the Albany Rugby Union, believes the Eastern Province Rugby Union must prioritise local schoolboy scouting and the reestablishment of an academy system.
Cheetahs confirm signings, target more young blood
Hawies Fourie has confirmed the Cheetahs’ capture of Marcell Muller and George Cronje, adding that they have tabled offers to more France-based youngsters.
