Australia coach Dave Rennie sided with New Zealand Sunday over a scheduling row threatening to derail the Rugby Championship, but he held back from saying it would be resolved.The stumbling block is New Zealand's demand that the tournament, which also involves South Africa and Argentina, be over in time for the All Blacks to be…
A man was arrested on Thursday in connection with the murder of senior Western Cape detective Charl Kinnear.The man is former rugby player Zane Kilian.He appeared in court on Friday and will remain behind bars until his next appearance.A former professional rugby player has become the first person to appear in court in connection with…
Cheetahs loose forward Aidon Davis in action during the PRO14 encounter against the Dragons at Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales on 29 February 2020. Chris Fairweather/Gallo Images PRO14 organisers confirmed they are "in early discussions" about adding more South African teams.Recent reports indicated that SA Rugby wanted the four Super Rugby teams - the Bulls,…
Sharks v Stormers (Gallo Images) Two trophies will be up for grabs when South African domestic rugby returns.The seven franchises will play for Super Rugby Unlocked and Currie Cup honours.All log points from the first round will be carried forward into the second round.Seven South African rugby franchises will contest two trophies when the season-proper…
Local rugby is set to make a return at the end of September.A unique Springbok Showdown will take place on 3 October with teams picked by Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber.Following that, a local competition between seven franchises will take place with the final set for January.Rugby supporters in South Africa will finally have something…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…