Habana: Sanzaar needs SA to survive
Bryan Habana has thrown his support behind a global calendar, but questioned the practicality and feasibility of SA Rugby’s prospective move away from Sanzaar to join northern-hemisphere competitions.
Bryan Habana has thrown his support behind a global calendar, but questioned the practicality and feasibility of SA Rugby’s prospective move away from Sanzaar to join northern-hemisphere competitions.
Sanzaar has denied rumours that a trans-Tasman tournament between New Zealand and Australian teams could replace Vodacom Super Rugby in the future.
Rugby Union Players’ Association president Damien Fitzpatrick has called on Sanzaar to think outside the box to save Super Rugby.
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the Covid-19 pandemic has given rugby the opportunity to ‘start on a blank page’ and bring nations together.
World Rugby has announced the details of a dedicated Covid-19 relief strategy to mitigate the overall impact of the pandemic on the sport.
Agustin Pichot says World Rugby doesn’t have the funds to bail out cash-strapped Sanzaar nations that have hit financial difficulty amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos has proposed a radical idea that could have the Rugby Championship and Vodacom Super Rugby run concurrently to ensure a finish to both seasons.
Sanzaar chief executive Andy Marinos was on Sky Sport’s rugby show The Breakdown to talk about the indefinite suspension of Vodacom Super Rugby and how the tournament could be structured if it resumes.
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says that plans for a revamped Vodacom Super Rugby competition comprising Kiwi derbies could be revealed later in the week.
Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle says Sanzaar is looking at a domestic solution to the Vodacom Super Rugby season due to cross-border travel bans.