Rugby Championship in line for northern hemisphere switch
The RFU has confirmed its interest in hosting Rugby Championship Tests at Twickenham following the implementation of lockdown restrictions in New Zealand and Australia.
Could Rassie video cost Boks series win?
SA Rugby and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus are preparing for a pending legal battle with World Rugby that could see South Africa stripped of their series victory against the British & Irish Lions in a worst-case scenario.
Rassie highlights fable: When ignorance screams, intelligence is silent
South Africa’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has shared the words of a fable in a thinly veiled message on Twitter that says “never waste time on discussions that make no sense”.
Willemse on big salary as SA Rugby takes over ‘reckless’ WP
A joint SA Rugby committee has been appointed to intervene in Western Province’s affairs to assess if any ‘reckless decisions and spending’ have been made.
Alexander laments lack of transformation at franchise level
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has addressed the lack of transformation at provincial level after only three unions managed to achieve the set targets last season.
SA Rugby weathers Covid-19 storm
An industry-wide alliance and strict austerity measures allowed SA Rugby to post a modest loss of only R7.9 million in 2020, despite enduring a 45% decline in revenues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rainbow Cup plans set to be scrapped
South Africa’s involvement in the planned intercontinental Rainbow Cup is set to implode due to a lack of necessary clearances just days away from the scheduled kick-off.
All Blacks icon: Super Rugby needs SA teams
Ben Smith has expressed his desire to see the return of a competition that features teams from South Africa and New Zealand.
Government to assist with Lions tour logistics
Mark Alexander says with the help of government, SA Rugby will be able to navigate the challenges posed by Covid-19 despite the fact that the original Lions tour schedule is subject to review due to the pandemic and its predicted progression.
Now heavyweight investors eye share of SA Rugby
Following private equity firm CVC’s 14% acquisition of Six Nations Rugby, it is reported they are in talks to acquire a share of SA Rugby.
