Sanzaar: Queensland to host remaining Rugby Championship
Australia’s Queensland state will host the remainder of the Rugby Championship, officials said on Tuesday after frantic talks to secure a venue for the pandemic-hit tournament.
Williams called up to Springbok squad
Grant Williams will join the Springbok squad in Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday as scrumhalf cover for the next stage of the Rugby Championship, following the withdrawal of Jaden Hendrikse due to a leg fracture.
Queensland set to host remaining Rugby Champs fixtures
Reports from New Zealand suggest that Sanzaar has reached an agreement that will have the Springboks, All Blacks and Argentina based in Queensland for their remaining Rugby Championship fixtures.
Watch: Willie, architect of Bok backline
In tribute to his often underrated work rate, check out this video analysis of Willie le Roux’s contributions to the Bok backline.
Rugby Australia make $5 million threat to All Blacks
Rugby Australia chief Andy Marinos has asked New Zealand Rugby for written assurance that the All Blacks will not bail out on a rescheduled third Bledisloe Cup Test against the Wallabies in Perth.
Hope for Aus-based Rugby Champs as Boks, Pumas entry ‘fast-tracked’
The Springboks and Argentina may still be able to complete their remaining Rugby Championship fixtures in Queensland as their approval to enter the country has reportedly been fast-tracked.
Watch: Am’s try-saving turnover
Springbok centre and defence captain Lukhanyo Am denied Argentina’s Santiago Carreras a certain try in the closing stages of Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with this brilliant interception.
Boks sweat over PSDT’s availability for tour of Europe
Pieter-Steph du Toit is in doubt for the Springboks’ end-of-year tour of Europe after being ruled out for up to four months due to injury.
‘Six scenarios’ for remainder of Rugby Championship
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he would welcome the rest of the coronavirus-hit Rugby Championship being played in South Africa.
Highlights: Boks secure scrappy win over ill-disciplined Los Pumas
A stunning first half display and two tries of pure magic aided the Springboks to a well-deserved win over Argentina in their second Rugby Championship clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.
