Argentina hit by another coronavirus scare

Plans to stage the Rugby Championship in New Zealand later this year could again come under revision after Argentina confirmed that several players tested positive for Covid-19.

Jantjies vs Hendricks worried Erasmus

Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has revealed how his ‘fight’ with Vodacom Bulls wing Cornal Hendricks briefly worried SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus.

White: Playing over festive season is wonderful

Jake White says playing the forthcoming South African domestic competition over the festive season could offer a unique experience that appeals to fans.

Watch: Stormers return to contact training

There was plenty of excitement in the Stormers camp this week with the return to contact training, and the younger squad members keen to learn from their heroes.

‘SBW best-ever athlete’

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen singled out Sonny Bill Williams as the greatest athlete he has ever worked with.

Cheetahs coach cautions over summer temperatures

Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has warned that players will have to be monitored throughout the domestic competition expected to be played during South Africa’s summer.

On the lighter side: Savea pranks teammates

Check out this hilarious clip of Ardie Savea surprising his North Island teammates ahead of the squad’s captain’s run on Friday.

Watch: Sharks venture into bush, assist conservationists

Members of the Sharks squad recently spent some time at a private game reserve and got the opportunity to work with wildlife conservationists.

Montpellier start Pollard, Serfontein

Springboks Handre Pollard and Jan Serfontein are among the South Africans in Montpellier’s starting lineup for their opening Top 14 clash against Pau on Friday.

Munster stick with Saffa trio

Damian de Allende, CJ Stander and Chris Cloete all have been named in Munster’s match-day squad for their semi-final showdown against Leinster in Dublin on Friday.