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SA Rugby pays tribute to Cornal Hendricks, a remarkable athlete
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander honours Cornal Hendricks, a talented athlete who made a lasting impact on rugby before his untimely passing at 37.
SA Rugby mourns the loss of Cornal Hendricks, a 'remarkable athlete'
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander pays heartfelt tribute to Cornal Hendricks, a talented athlete who left an indelible mark on rugby before his untimely passing at 37.
SA Rugby boss Mark Alexander is correct to play down expectation of SA hosting a World Cup
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.
SA Rugby to appoint financial advisers for ‘new mandate’ on commercial prospects after failed equity deal
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.
WATCH: Saru announce Coca-Cola as major sponsor of Springboks, Baby Boks and women's team
The sponsorship by Coca-Cola covers the Springboks men’s and women’s teams, Baby Boks and Sevens teams.
Saru rejects R1. 3 billion private equity deal for commercial rights
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 feels SA Rugby can ‘push for more money’ in equity deal
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 on the ball when it comes to Springboks’ proposed equity deal
Gayton McKenzie says he is cautious not to interfere in SA Rugby’s business, as government intervention could lead to the Springboks being banned.
Gayton McKenzie gets postponement of SA Rugby equity deal meeting
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 agrees to postpone ASG equity deal vote after Gayton McKenzie’s open letter
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.
Sports minister Gayton McKenzie asks SA Rugby to postpone ASG equity deal vote
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.
SA Rugby answers the 'frequently asked questions’ ahead of AGS private equity deal vote
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.
Rugby unions, EFF oppose SA Rugby’s R1. 3 billion equity deal with US investors
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, SABC join hands in fight against Openview airing Springboks’ Tests for ‘free’
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.
SARU pleased with transformation progress in South African rugby
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.
Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks clean up at SA Sports awards at Sun City
The Springboks and SA Rugby walked away with seven accolades at the SA Sports Awards following their triumph at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
World Cup-winning Springboks headline nominations for SA Sport Awards
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.
Springbok ‘bakkie’ trophy tour takes in Siya Kolisi’s Zwide township
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.
There’s only one Duane Vermeulen . . . One of the greatest ever Springboks calls it a day
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.
SA Rugby explains how cities were picked for Springboks’ trophy parade
The trophy tour will commence in Gauteng on Thursday ‘to convey the Springboks’ appreciation and proudly showcase the Rugby World Cup trophy’.
Jacques Nienaber, Eben Etzebeth and Manie Libbok nominated for World rugby Awards
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.
‘Threat of violence’ leads World Rugby to back SA Rugby decision to withdraw invitation to Tel Aviv Heat
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.
Schools and clubs set to trial new reduced tackle height law in SA game
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.
Rian Oberholzer expected to ‘hit the ground running’ as SA Rugby interim CEO
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.
SA Rugby contract ex-CEO Jurie Roux to conclude equity deal
Jurie Roux has been contracted by the organisation to conclude an equity deal.