Rugby

Rugby has joined hands with cricket in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and Lungi Ngidi’s stance on the worldwide movement.The 49-member list includes former Springboks Ashwin Willemse, Kaya Malotana, Hilton Lobberts, Norman Jordaan, Thando Manana and Adrian Jacobs.Disaffected qualified and experienced black coaches, who’ve been overlooked for top rugby jobs, have decided now…

Newlands Rugby Stadium (Gallo) Two Western Province Rugby players have tested positive for Covid-19.They are currently both isolated and will be monitored over the coming days.A total of 120 tests were carried out on players and coaching staff as part of a return-to-training protocol. Western Province Rugby on Monday confirmed that two players tested positive…

South Africa's Faf de Klerk dives over to score his try despite the tackle of Kenki Fukuoka during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between Japan and South Africa at the Tokyo Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Three English-based stars are favoured to lead…

Nathi Mthethwa (Gallo Images) Contact sports in South Africa seems to be a step closer to returning to training after an announcement from sports minister Nathi Mthethwa.It was a significant announcement for the country's rugby franchises, who are desperately trying to get back on the park.New Zealand and Australia are both currently playing their own…

Versatile outside back Will Jordan just keeps on delivering stellar showings for the unbeaten Crusaders.Tighthead props (unjustly!) seldom hit the headlines, but the Reds' Taniela Tupou was a key powerhouse on Friday.The Hurricanes' returning Jordie Barrett had a fine all-round outing in their away triumph over the Chiefs.He's already stuck up his hand for the…