In Pictures: Lions prepare for contact training

Following mandatory Covid-19 health tests, the Lions, along with the rest of the South African franchises, will return to full-contact training this week.

Kriel Q&A: I was jealous of NZ & Aus competitions

Springbok and Lions loose forward Jaco Kriel talks about life during lockdown, South Africa’s new prospective provincial tournament, and how he felt watching Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU.

Mapimpi commits to Sharks

The Sharks have confirmed that Springbok World Cup-winning wing Makazole Mapimpi has extended his contract through to 2023.

‘We need a strong Currie Cup’

Demetri Catrakilis and Robert Ebersohn believe a strong domestic competition could help South African rugby become more self-reliant.

Bulls snap up Blitzbok star

Kurt-Lee Arendse has agreed to join the Vodacom Bulls on a short-term deal for the duration of the forthcoming 2020 Currie Cup season.

Banda trades Kings for Griquas

It has been confirmed that Kings utility back Masixole Banda has signed a deal to join Griquas for the upcoming season.

Valke unable to pay players

The Valke rugby union has confirmed it is not in a financial position to pay players’ salaries for July.

Watch: I want to finish on my terms – Hadebe

Former Sharks hooker Monde Hadebe says he is determined to make the most of an opportunity to play for Griquas after seeing out a four-year ban for doping.

‘Super Sarel’ calls it a day

Veteran scrumhalf Sarel Pretorius has announced his retirement from all rugby with immediate effect.

Lions make play for Maxwane

Out-of-contract Cheetahs wing Sibahle Rabz Maxwane is poised to join the Lions on a two-year deal.