Rasta left out of SA’s top referees panel
Experienced match official Rasta Rasivhenge was a notable exclusion when SA Rugby announced the national refereeing panel for 2023.
Experienced match official Rasta Rasivhenge was a notable exclusion when SA Rugby announced the national refereeing panel for 2023.
SA Rugby have promised that “constructive talks” are taking place between Rassie Erasmus and World Rugby as the director of rugby hinted at releasing another social media video.
Warren Gatland has called on SA Rugby to rein in Rassie Erasmus in the wake of his controversial social media posts highlighting officiating inconsistencies.
More tickets to the Springboks’ six home Tests will be released following the news that lockdown restrictions have been lifted in South Africa.
In a bold step to fast-track the development South Africa’s elite black rugby coaches and drive transformation, SA Rugby has been actively presenting its custom-made programme to equip outstanding emerging coaches with the skills to ply their trade at provincial and international level.
SA Rugby will again host the Champions Match in July, with a team of players selected by fans from the seven Currie Cup Premier sides to face Italy A.
Mark Alexander, president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), is eager to “accelerate” plans to grow the game following his re-election to the role in Cape Town on Friday.
SA Rugby has reportedly sent a request to the Japan Rugby Union for their clubs to release at least seven Springboks for the 26 November Test against England at Twickenham.
Rassie Erasmus will reportedly stay with SA Rugby until at least after the 2023 World Cup in France, but his long-term future remains up in the air amid links with the England coaching job.
SA Rugby will be formally charging suspended Western Province Rugby Union president Zelt Marais for bringing the game into disrepute.