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ReLive RWC glory with the Springboks on SuperSport
2 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

ReLive RWC glory with the Springboks on SuperSport

Five months after their magnificent Rugby World Cup triumph, Siya Kolisi and his Springbok teammates will talk viewers through the final as part of a Freedom Day rugby special on SuperSport. The players and new Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will lend fresh perspective to a win that continues to endure and inspire, with the programme […]

More than just rugby for DHL Stormers
2 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

More than just rugby for DHL Stormers

The DHL Stormers understand the important role they can play during and after the nationwide lockdown in lifting the spirits of their faithful supporters and giving them something to smile about. South Africans are experiencing uncertain times due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the DHL Stormers are dedicated to playing whatever role they can at […]

Rugby finalising financial package to safeguard future
2 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Rugby finalising financial package to safeguard future

The rugby industry has agreed in principle a wide-ranging plan to cut between R700 million to R1 billion from its budget over the next eight months to ensure the post-COVID-19 viability of the sport through an Industry Financial Impact Plan (IFIP). The Plan has been agreed in a united strategy formulated in discussions including representatives […]

Update on SA Rugby competitions for 2020
2 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Update on SA Rugby competitions for 2020

SA Rugby has confirmed the cancellation of a number of events and continued contingency planning for others in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic it was announced on Tuesday, following extensive consultation between members of the local rugby industry. “These are unprecedented times, not only for rugby in South Africa, but across all spheres of […]

Download Johnny Clegg's 'The Crossing' by DHL Stormers and Friends now
3 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Download Johnny Clegg’s ‘The Crossing’ by DHL Stormers and Friends now

Johnny Clegg’s ‘The Crossing’ by the DHL Stormers and Friends is now available for download on Apple Music, Deezer and Spotify, with all proceeds going to The Click Foundation. Last week a tribute video of the studio recording was released on DHL Stormers social media platforms (view here: Johnny Clegg’s The Crossing | DHL Stormers […]

DHL Stormers and Friends deliver Johnny Clegg's 'The Crossing'
16 Hours Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

DHL Stormers and Friends deliver Johnny Clegg’s ‘The Crossing’

The DHL Stormers have teamed up with various artists and local celebrities to record a tribute video of Johnny Clegg’s ‘The Crossing’. Recorded and filmed in their bye week at the beginning of March, the video has been released on the DHL Stormers’ social media channels and can be viewed here: Johnny Clegg’s The Crossing | […]

DHL Stormers partner with Pick n Pay to help Feed the Nation
1 Day Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

DHL Stormers partner with Pick n Pay to help Feed the Nation

The DHL Stormers are joining Pick n Pay and their customers in helping vulnerable communities in lockdown by supporting local shelters and feeding schemes across South Africa. Pick n Pay has established a “Feed the Nation” relief fund to provide food and basic hygiene essentials to the most vulnerable during the lockdown period, and the […]

SA’s rugby heroes take on SA’s gamers in Vodacom Super Cup Series
3 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

SA’s rugby heroes take on SA’s gamers in Vodacom Super Cup Series

Vodacom Esports is about to take gaming to the next level as South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby stars swop their line drives for hard drives and take on the country’s top gamers in the new Vodacom Super Cup Series in partnership with Mettlestate. Starting this April, the Vodacom Super Cup Series will feature three weeks […]

Rugby completes contingency planning to save the sport
6 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Rugby completes contingency planning to save the sport

All elements of the South African rugby ‘industry’ have come together in an unprecedented act of unity to prepare a long-term strategy to combat the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers, players, staff and SA Rugby have combined in business continuity planning aimed at cost saving in the face of expected shortfall in revenues. The […]

DHL Stormers working hard in lockdown
1 Week Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

DHL Stormers working hard in lockdown

The DHL Stormers squad are spending their lockdown working hard to improve physically, technically and mentally through a highly-specialised remote training programme. With Vodacom Super Rugby currently suspended and South Africa on nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DHL Stormers have had to be extremely innovative in their approach. Head Coach John Dobson […]

British & Irish Lions ticket allocation ballot delayed
1 Week Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

British & Irish Lions ticket allocation ballot delayed

SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions have jointly agreed to postpone the on-sale dates for the ticket ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the supporter travel programme from abroad, for the eagerly awaited tour in 2021. The ticket ballot in South Africa and the release of the ticket-inclusive supporter travel […]

Rugby unites in response to COVID-19 threat to jobs and business
1 Week Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Rugby unites in response to COVID-19 threat to jobs and business

The South African rugby ‘industry’ has come together to navigate the retention of teams and jobs in the face of the threat to the business posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. All rugby activities were suspended prior to the start of today’s national lockdown. Some events have already been cancelled or rescheduled, while others remain under […]