More than 20,000 fans witnessed the Otago Highlanders edge a 28-27 thriller against the Waikato Chiefs on Saturday as New Zealand welcomed the return of live sport after the coronavirus. The highest profile sports fixture worldwide since…
Japan’s Sunwolves bowed out of Super Rugby on Monday as they failed to join an Australian offshoot of the coronavirus-hit tournament. The Sunwolves, who are being kicked out of Super Rugby at the end of the season, said Australian…
If‚ due to Covid-19‚ there has to be a sacrificial lamb on the South African rugby calendar‚ Super Rugby appears to be at most risk. The July Test matches against Scotland and Georgia outranks it in order of importance‚ while the Rugby…
Twelve year-old cancer survivor and rugby enthusiast Cole Schonknecht recently had the opportunity to run onto the field with the Sharks during their latest Vodacom Super Ruby game, thanks to the Childhood Cancer Foundation SA (CHOC).…
Elton Jantjies isn’t losing any sleep. His too-cool-for-school swagger does not allow for insomnia over the Lions’ up and down Super Rugby season‚ or indeed the sleep deprivation that comes with the arrival of a new baby. Jantjies’ third…
By George Byron Jubilant Eastern Province Rugby Union boss Andre Rademan has hailed the inclusion of the Southern Kings in an enlarged European Pro14 tournament as a massive boost for the region. In five weeks’ time, the Kings and…
Night of emotion looms at Bay stadium as curtain comes down on Super Rugby There will be a heady mix of nostalgia coupled with keen anticipation of what the future holds when the Southern Kings and Cheetahs bid farewell to Super Rugby at…
