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While the Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls will be determined to maintain their unbeaten runs in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, the Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers will have their sights set firmly on bouncing back from disappointing defeats. The Gauteng sides are still on tour, but the two coastal teams return to …
The 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. A task team was mandated following the meeting to provide more information on key issues for additional clarification to members. Mr Mark Alexander, president of …
The Disciplinary process related to David Kriel’s Red Card in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 4 game against Ospreys on Saturday October 12 has been rescinded. The Player (David Kriel, No 12) received a Red Card in the 49th minute of the game under Law 9.11 – Players must not do anything that is …
Connacht Rugby coach Pete Wilkins has been outlining what it will take to inflict the first defeat of the season on league leaders Leinster Rugby. Wilkins says his team need to be brave, positive and fearless in Saturday night’s “massive” Irish interprovincial derby out in Galway. Leinster have recorded bonus point victories in their first …
SA 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. The meeting was scheduled to take place in Cape Town on Thursday but will now be …
SA Rugby Private Equity Proposal – The Facts TIMELINE: 2018: SA Rugby initiates exploratory discussions with several private equity firms 2019: The SA Rugby General Council, composed of its member unions, authorizes the Executive Council to formally begin negotiations with CVC 2020-2021: The impact of the pandemic stalls conversations as the Springboks do not play …
Having now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions. He spent 11 seasons in the English Premiership with Sale and Bath, before embarking on a three-year stint in the French Top 14 with Montpellier and Castres. Now he’s getting his first taste of the Vodacom URC having …
Defending champions Naka Bulle beat Helderberg on Saturday to secure home ground advantage for the African Rainbow Community Gold Cup final, while the Northam Rhinos outlasted College Rovers to book their place in the decider. South Africa’s premier club tournament will come to a thrilling conclusion this Saturday, when the defending champions host the Northam …
It was a weekend of mixed emotions for South Africa’s four franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions providing rays of light in their opening tour games, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers fell short in their final games on the road. The Vodacom Bulls had to …
There are six changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Saturday. There are three changes in the backline and three in the forward pack as the DHL Stormers look to end their European tour on a high when action gets underway …
The close defeat to Italy – similiarly to last weekend’s match against Australia – shows that the Springbok Women have become a very competitive team on the international stage, but according to Swys de Bruin, they are not in a position to win the Rugby World Cup right now. South Africa suffered a close 23-19 …
George Nott of Dragons RFC and Ospreys can today be revealed as the winners of the BKT URC Unity Awards. George Nott picks up the Difference Maker Award, while Ospreys take the Community Impact Award. The awards have been introduced to recognise the great work done by players and teams from the BKT United Rugby …
When you consider the competition for back row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions. Just for starters, you’ve got the likes of Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Jasper Wiese, Kwagga Smith, Elrigh Louw, Marco van Staden and Ben Jason-Dixon who all …
Mr 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. Mr Alexander, alongside CEO Rian Oberholzer and a legal and financial team, has thus …
South African match official Morne Ferreira will referee his first Test abroad next month after he was appointed by World Rugby to take charge of the match between Spain and Fiji in Valladolid. World Rugby announced the match officials for the November Test window on Friday, which includes the Springboks’ three Tests, in Edinburgh, London …
Nomawethu Mabenge (wing) and the uncapped Nombuyekezo Mdliki (prop) have been drafted into the Springbok Women squad as injury replacements and were included in the match-23 for South Africa’s final WXV 2 match, against Italy at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday. Mabenge will slot straight into the right-wing berth held by Jakkie Cilliers …
Scotland Women Head Coach Bryan Easson has named his side to face Australia in the final round of the WXV 2 competition. Easson has made seven changes from last week’s side which faced Japan, with Leia Brebner-Holden set to make her first start for Scotland at scrum-half, with Helen Nelson outside of her at stand-off. …
A big test awaits South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises as they all play abroad this weekend for the first time this season in a round that could boost their confidence immensely if they come away with the desired results. Benetton will host the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Italy in the first of three …
The value of the Junior Springbok Women playing three tough matches in the R10 African U20 Women’s Series will be realised in coming seasons when the top U20 players progress to the senior ranks, both at provincial and national levels. The U20 series, comprised of South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda and the San Clemente Rhinos, was …
Alun Lawrence is proof that a lot can happen in 12 months in the life of a professional rugby player. When he helped Cardiff Rugby secure a BKT URC victory over the Scarlets a fortnight ago, it coincided with a telling anniversary. “That was a year exactly from when Jersey went into liquidation,” he explains. …
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship can confirm that the R8 Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh game will now be played at Hampden Park stadium. The game was originally slated to play on Saturday, December 21 but moves to a new date and kick-off time to accommodate the shift in venue, with the two teams now set …
There is the little matter of last year’s result, but for the Springbok Women, Saturday’s final WXV 2 match against Italy at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town is all about finishing the season well and with their tails up. According to Catha Jacobs, one of the loose forwards in the squad, their growth has been …
In the News Today: Siya Kolisi has given young fans a day to remember when visiting Wynberg Boys’ High School in Cape Town recently. Always known for his larger-than-life personality and incredible compassion, the Springbok legend arrived at one of the most prestigious rugby schools in the country to join in with their well-renowned festivities. …
It’s fair to say the back garden of the Fagerson family home would have been a pretty competitive place. With five siblings – four boys and a girl – battling it out, you would have had some full on sporting contests. Two of the five – Matt and Zander – have gone on to become …