sa rugby

Ex-Kings chair: Bring in 100% private ownership

Former Kings chairman Loyiso Dotwana believes the franchise will never be successful as long as it is linked to amateur rugby.

SA’s rugby training return moves closer

SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that it had sought and received clarification from government on a number of questions relating to the return to non-contact training.

Kings roleplayers Robbie Kempson and Loyiso Dotwana

Confirmed: SA Rugby takes control of Kings

SA Rugby has confirmed that the governing body has assumed management control of the Southern Kings after taking back a 74% shareholding in the franchise.

Sunwolves’ downfall purely ‘commercial’

CEO Jurie Roux has responded to coach Tony Brown’s accusations that SA Rugby played a role in excluding the Sunwolves from Vodacom Super Rugby. DYLAN JACK reports.

Brown rehashes blame for Sunwolves’ demise

Former Sunwolves head coach Tony Brown has again suggested South African rugby had a ‘hateful’ role to play in the exit of the Japanese team from Vodacom Super Rugby.

Bryan Habana celebrates WP's 2012 Currie Cup win

Habana: Tough to bring Currie Cup strength back

Former Springbok wing Bryan Habana says it is going to be difficult to make the Currie Cup a strong competition again in the current climate. DYLAN JACK reports.

Bryan Habana of South Africa runs in for his try during The Castle Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand

Habana: Sanzaar needs SA to survive

Bryan Habana has thrown his support behind a global calendar, but questioned the practicality and feasibility of SA Rugby’s prospective move away from Sanzaar to join northern-hemisphere competitions.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 19: Harold Verster, MD of Free State Cheetahs during the Toyota Free State Cheetahs Currie Cup season launch at Toyota Stadium on July 19, 2017 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Frikkie Kapp/Gallo Images)

SA Rugby pays homage to long-serving Verster

SA Rugby has paid tribute to Harold Verster, whose involvement of more than 50 years in rugby will end when he steps down as managing director of the Free State Cheetahs.

SA Rugby reports 2019 profit

SA Rugby has been able to tackle challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic from a position of strength after reporting a profit of R8.5 million for 2019.

SA Rugby warns against illegal ticket purchases

Saru president Mark Alexander has cautioned South African rugby supporters against buying illegal tickets for the much-anticipated British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 2021.