Rugby

Rugby Championship trophy (Getty Images) SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux on Friday welcomed the announcement that the Castle Lager Rugby Championship would be held in 2020 but could not confirm the defending champions, South Africa's participation.Australia was picked over New Zealand to host the coronavirus-affected tournament on Friday which was originally scheduled to begin in…

Australia will host the 2020 Rugby Championship, which will begin on November 7.The participation of the Springboks in the tournament remains in doubt.South Africa's borders remain closed as the fight against the coronavirus crisis continues.Australia was picked over New Zealand to host the coronavirus-affected Rugby Championship on Friday, but the pandemic may prevent world champions…

Rugby Australia Thursday amended its eligibility rules for the Wallabies, allowing up to two overseas-based players who do not meet the 60-cap criteria to pull on the national jersey.But the change will only be for the remainder of 2020.Rugby Australia interim chief Rob Clarke called it "a prudent and measured step" in response to the…

Lions v Stormers (Gallo Images) SA Rugby's franchise teams are from Tuesday allowed to resume full contact training.This comes after all players completed the necessary health checks and other protocol required.An announcement on the proposed competition structure for the rest of the season will be made in due course.SA Rugby on Tuesday confirmed that its…

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux talks to the media after France was announced as the host nation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup at Royal Garden Hotel in London on 15 November 2017 (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) SA Rugby has welcomed the decision by the South African government that will allow for the return…