Schools, club rugby gets green light

SA Rugby has confirmed that schools and club rugby will resume in April. 

SA Rugby announces virtual plan for schools rugby

SA Rugby on Monday announced that coaches, parents and players from schools across the country will be invited to a series of webinars preparing to step up a gear for a return to action later in the year.

Erasmus cautions schools, clubs to follow protocols

Rassie Erasmus, in his capacity as SA Rugby director of rugby, says while there’ll be excitement among school and club rugby communities, it is important that they adhere to Covid-19 protocols.

Schools, club rugby given green light

SA Rugby’s executive committee have approved amateur rugby, including schools rugby, to return to training with immediate effect under strict conditions.

SA Rugby working on schools rugby contingencies

Rassie Erasmus says SA Rugby is working closely with the SA Schools Rugby Association (Sasra) to draw up contingency plans for the 2021 rugby season. DYLAN JACK reports.

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