Powell: Blitzboks realise seriousness of pandemic
Neil Powell says despite feeling a stab of disappointment at the postponement of the Olympics, the Blitzboks will do whatever is needed to help curb the spread of Covid-19.
SA Rugby understand Olympics suspension
SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux says the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games is disappointing but necessary in the bid to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
It’s official: Tokyo Olympics to be postponed until 2021
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reached an agreement with the International Olympic Committee to postpone the games until 2021.
Olympics to be pushed back until 2021
International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound says the 2020 Olympic Games will likely be postponed until 2021 due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
Olympic organisers considering postponement
Sevens teams are continuing to wait on the International Olympic Committee as pressure grows to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Aussie Sevens members test negative for Covid-19
Rugby Australia has confirmed that members of the Australia Sevens programme who were tested for Covid-19 have each returned negative tests.
Du Plessis reaping rewards of sevens focus
Blitzboks wing Muller du Plessis says he is happy that he made the decision to commit to sevens full time for the next two years. DYLAN JACK reports.
Two Aussie Sevens members tested for Covid-19
Two members of the Australian Sevens programme have been tested for coronavirus after showing signs and symptoms associated with the pandemic.
Women’s Sevens Challenger Series postponed
World Rugby have announced that the Women’s Sevens Challenger Series in Stellenbosch has been postponed due to the coronavirus.
Powell: Kolbe door ‘still open’
Blitzbok coach Neil Powell says there is still a possibility that Cheslin Kolbe could play for the side during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. DYLAN JACK reports.
