Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard’s presence in Tokyo unfair – rival
Belgian weightlifter Anna Vanbellinghen said that allowing transgender New Zealand athlete Laurel Hubbard to compete in the women’s event at …
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The Tokyo Olympics are going ahead
With just 60 days to go until the start of the Tokyo Olympics, there are more questions than answers about …
Should Japan cancel the Tokyo Olympic games?
As Japan suffers a fourth wave of COVID-19, domestic opposition to the summer Olympic and Paralympic games is mounting. Two …
Seven medical professionals charged with homicide in death of Diego Maradona
Seven medical professionals have been charged with “simple homicide with eventual intent” over the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona…
Sports remain hostile territory for LGBTQ Americans
For all of the gains LGBTQ people have made over the past few decades, sports remain a highly visible reminder …
Should the Tokyo Olympics go ahead despite Covid-19?
March 24, 2021, marked one year since the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games were officially postponed. Today, we …
Human visits Bok Women’s camp on International Women’s Day
The Springbok Women had a memorable International Women’s Day on Monday with a visit by Springbok scrum coach Daan Human …
‘HSBC World Series to conclude with Cape Town Sevens in December’
The HSBC Cape Town Sevens will take on a new mantle after World Rugby announced that the popular event in …
‘SA Rugby recognises recommendation to postpone RWC’
SA Rugby recognised World Rugby’s decision to recommend the postponement of the 2021 Rugby World Cup to next year, saying …
Sharks prove too strong for Griquas
Currie Cup finalists, the Sharks continued with their good form during their first outing in the Preparation series with a …
Virtual coaching roll-out plan for schools rugby
SA Rugby announced on Monday that coaches, parents and players from schools across the country will be invited to a …
”Vermeulen and Vodacom Bulls dominate nominations’
The list of nominations for the SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards for 2020 has a distinct blue tinge …
Bulls land gifted Griquas skipper
The Bulls addressed the imminent departure of Ivan van Zyl by recruiting, the 22-year old Griquas captain, Zak Burger. While …
Raubenheimer pleased with Bok Women’s progress
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer expressed his satisfaction with the strides being made by his charges at their training camp …
‘Second prize also a win for Blitzboks – Powell’
The Springbok Sevens squad planned to test their mettle against a number of Olympic medal contenders in Spain this weekend, …
SuperSport to broadcast preparation matches
SA Rugby and SuperSport announced on Friday that they will be broadcasting all 16 preparation fixtures live when the local …
‘Women’s rugby receives strategic boost’
SA Rugby has re-focused its approach to women’s rugby as a major strategic objective for the organisation, Jurie Roux, CEO, …
Bafana Nhleko and Sandile Ngcobo promoted to head coach roles
SA Rugby has rejigged coaching roles in the Rugby Department – in Sevens and Junior Rugby – the governing body …
‘Blitzboks out of Madrid tournaments’
The Springbok Sevens team will not participate in the Madrid Sevens tournaments at Campo UCM Central later this month after …
‘SA Rugby confirms resumption of non-contact training for schools and amateur rugby’
‘SA Rugby has approved the resumption of non-contact training for all amateur rugby – schools, clubs and associations – within …
Blitzbok believes in bouncing back better
‘It’s not how hard you fall, but how quickly you get up’ is a well-used slogan in sport and for …
‘Sticking to the basics key for Du Preez and Blitzboks’
A year ago, Branco du Preez etched his name into the Blitzboks and HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series history books …
