Rugby 4.6.2020 08:13 am

All Black legend Carter in shock Super Rugby comeback

Two-time All Blacks World Cup winner Dan Carter announced a shock Super Rugby comeback with the Auckland Blues on Thursday, at the age of 38, saying he realised during the coronavirus lockdown how much he missed the game.

Carter, a three-time world player of the year, has been a free agent since returning to New Zealand in March from Japan, where a virus-enforced shutdown ended his stint with Kobe Steelers.

Rugby Habana highlights pros and cons, as SA rugby looks north

Bryan Habana says there are positives and negatives to playing in either hemisphere.

Rugby SA Rugby announces profit but braces for financial blow

With the industry struggling while rugby competitions remain suspended, SA Rugby has budgeted for a loss of R1.2 billion due to the coronavirus lockdown.

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Rugby Jannie wanted Bismarck to follow him home

After returning to SA, Jannie du Plessis admits he was disappointed to learn his brother Bismarck had extended his contract with Montpellier.

Rugby British and Irish Lions will look for payback, Brits warns

Springbok hookers Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Mark are eager to face a determined British and Irish Lions side next year.

Netball Netball SA eager to get World Cup plans back on track

The national federation is still in talks with government, in the hope that domestic netball will be relaunched later this year.

South African Sport Government calls for patience from SA sports community

The department of sport, arts and culture is still in the process of officially outlining the way forward under new lockdown regulations.

Cricket Rabada sets new goals after ‘disappointing’ season

After taking an enforced break, Kagiso Rabada says he remains fully committed to the national cricket team.

Golf Golf determined to find a solution to lockdown ban

The national federation has urged golfers and clubs to remain patient as talks with the sports ministry continue.

South African Sport Back to training as sport codes get thumbs up

Non-contact professional sport contests can be held from next month, government has confirmed, but federations will first need to prove they have sufficient safety protocols in place.

Athletics Simbine still ‘hungry’ for Olympic medal

While track and field competitions remain suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Akani Simbine is eager to hit the track when racing resumes.

Rugby Not the time for bold predictions, Ross Cronje warns

Exciting times lie ahead for South African rugby, according to Ross Cronje, and the Lions will be ready regardless of who they face when play resumes.