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There has been speculation that South Africa will bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup but SA Rugby chief Mark Alexander doesn't think it is a good idea.
The South African Rugby Union will initiate a comprehensive financial review to secure the sport’s sustainable future following a failed deal with an overseas equity partner.
The sponsorship by Coca-Cola covers the Springboks men’s and women’s teams, Baby Boks and Sevens teams.
SA Rugby has rejected a proposal of a private equity deal worth R1. 3 billion for South African rugby’s commercial rights.
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie told stakeholders that he needed time to understand the implications of foreign investment in SA Rugby.
Gayton McKenzie says he is cautious not to interfere in SA Rugby’s business, as government intervention could lead to the Springboks being banned.
A new date for the Special General Meeting to vote on the proposed SA Rugby equity deal will only be confirmed after the engagement with Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie.
SA Rugby’s equity deal vote was scheduled to take place on Thursday, but will now be rescheduled to allow sports minister Gayton McKenzie time to fully brief government.
The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has sent an open letter to SA Rugby president Mark Alexander, asking him to postpone Thursday’s vote on the equity deal.
In an attempt to iron out some of the confusion and to put the record straight, SA Rugby, the custodians of the Springboks, answered some of the burning questions around their proposed private equity deal.
According to the report, seven out of Saru's 14 member unions are opposing the ASG deal. SA Rugby needs the support of 75% of unions for the ASG deal to be pushed through.
SA Rugby says it is absurd that privately owned eMedia’s Openview should be allowed to broadcast sport without contributing to its support and development.
Mark Alexander, president of the South African Rugby Union on Monday said he is pleased with the progress of transformation in the sport in the country.
The Springboks and SA Rugby walked away with seven accolades at the SA Sports Awards following their triumph at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
The Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks headline the nominations for this year’s SA Sports Awards after another bumper year for the men in green and gold.
The second phase of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup (RWC) celebration with South Africa kicks off in Nelson Mandela Bay and adjacent areas on Saturday.
Duane Vermeulen’s illustrious Springbok career spanned 76 Tests over 11 seasons, starting 68 of those Tests in the No 8 jersey which he made his own.
The trophy tour will commence in Gauteng on Thursday ‘to convey the Springboks’ appreciation and proudly showcase the Rugby World Cup trophy’.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, lock Eben Etzebeth and flyhalf Manie Libbok are among the list of nominees for the 2023 World Rugby Awards, which will take place a day after the Rugby World Cup final.
The Tel Aviv Heat had been invited by South Africa to play in the Mzansi Challenge, with four other international teams and six South African provinces, only for the invitation to be later rescinded.
Amateur rugby players in South Africa could soon see the introduction of law changes around the height of a legal tackle implemented in club and school matches.
SA Rugby also indicated that it will soon appoint a new administrator for the WPRFU after Rian Oberholzer was appointed as the interim CEO rugby’s governing body.
Jurie Roux has been contracted by the organisation to conclude an equity deal.
Jurie Roux completed a 12-year stint at the local rugby governing body on December 31, and has been rumoured to be on the move to sport investors CVC Capital Partners.
SA Rugby bosses Mark Alexander and Jurie Roux need to box clever in this massive week of the Springboks’ 2022 curtain call against bitter rivals England amid calls to discipline Rassie Erasmus.