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Home is where the heart is. However, for two fallen rugby players, theirs are not the places of solace they’re supposed ...
SA Rugby has postponed a planned Special General Meeting (SGM) to consider a proposal to conclude a private equity inves...
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) addressed concerns publicised in the media regarding a proposed private equity inve...
Mr Mark Alexander, President of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), expressed his gratitude to member unions and voice...
The membership of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) will be given the opportunity to determine the sport’s commercial...
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More than 6 000 Kagoshima locals turned out in sweltering temperatures to watch the Springboks put in an intense, sweat-soaked field session in now familiarly hot and humid conditions on Monday as the countdown to Rugby World Cup kick off began in earnest.
Highlights of the Currie Cup final between the Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Xerox Golden Lions from the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
Trevor Nyakane is expected to be fit and available for selection for the Springboks’ opening Rugby World Cup match against New Zealand on 21 September, Springbok management confirmed on Sunday.
The Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21s overturned a 17-point deficit in a fine second-half display to clinch the SA Rugby U21 Championship title with a 33-27 victory against DHL Western Province at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The Toyota FS Cheetahs survived a strong second-half fightback from the Xerox Golden Lions in front of a passionate crowd of close to 39,000 fans in the Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein on Saturday, for a 31-28 victory in the final and their first title since 2016.
The Springboks gave back to an enthusiastic and welcoming Kagoshima community on Wednesday, with a number of school and government visits on a rest day from training.
Neil Powell named a strong and experienced South African side to travel to Germany next week for the Oktoberfest7s in Munich on 21-22 September.
All 20 squads for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup have been announced and looking at the 558 players named in the 18 non-African teams for the biggest showpiece in world rugby, a number of names sound familiar.
Experienced Toyota Cheetahs and Springbok scrumhalf, Ruan Pienaar, and Isuzu Southern Kings lock, JC Astle, were thrilled at the prospect of the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season kicking off in two weeks’ time and said their teams were ready to get down to business.
The Springboks woke up in Japan for a 12th morning today, but felt the Rugby World Cup atmosphere for the first time properly, Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby at SA Rugby told the team’s ‘arrival’ press conference in Kagoshima on Friday lunchtime.
More than 6 000 Kagoshima locals turned out in sweltering temperatures to watch the Springboks put in an intense, sweat-soaked field session in now familiarly hot and humid conditions on Monday as the countdown to Rugby World Cup kick off began in earnest.
The Springboks gave back to an enthusiastic and welcoming Kagoshima community on Wednesday, with a number of school and government visits on a rest day from training.
Inspiration
Project Liberty: Help rugby players rebuild after life-altering injuriesHome is where the heart is. However, for two fallen rugby players, theirs are not the places of solace they’re supposed to be. Key adaptations are required after catastrophic injuries left Anzil Williams and Heinrich Erasmus wheelchair-bound. The pair is positive but admits their home situations make an already ultra-difficult time that much more challenging.
Statement
SA Rugby postpones SGM at government requestSA Rugby has postponed a planned Special General Meeting (SGM) to consider a proposal to conclude a private equity investment in the sport’s commercial rights at the request of Mr Gayton McKenzie, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture.
News
SA Rugby pledges on-going engagement on equity dealThe South African Rugby Union (SARU) addressed concerns publicised in the media regarding a proposed private equity investment during a meeting of the Presidents’ Council in Cape Town on Wednesday.
News
SARU President thanks members for engagementMr Mark Alexander, President of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), expressed his gratitude to member unions and voiced his satisfaction with the outcomes of the recent engagements with provincial rugby leadership during a national roadshow discussing a proposed equity transaction.
News
SARU Council to decide on private equity investmentThe membership of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) will be given the opportunity to determine the sport’s commercial future later this month.
