More questions than answers at Stormers

There was an undeniable element of irony to reports over the weekend about the coaching changes set to take place at the Stormers, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Wakefield appointed as Leopards director

Former Western Province Rugby Football Union president Thelo Wakefield has been appointed as the Leopards Rugby Union’s new business director.

Wakefield extends olive branch to Krige

WP Rugby president Thelo Wakefield has moved to end his fallout with former Springbok captain Corné Krige.

WPRFU rejects salary cut proposal

The leadership of the Western Province Rugby Football Union has distanced themselves from a proposed 25% salary cut for all staff members earning more than R20,000 per month.

Optimistic Wakefield hits back at Krige

WP Rugby president Thelo Wakefield has revealed that investment company Remgro has not recalled its loans in an open letter to Corné Krige.

WP Rugby denies Vermeulen link

Western Province Rugby Union president Thelo Wakefield has hinted that No 8 Duane Vermeulen is not part of their plans going forward. Vermeulen has been playing for Toulon since 2015, but the French club recently confirmed his departure at the end of the current season. It was expected that the Bok No 8 would rejoin the Stormers, but according to… Read more →

WP Rugby has no funds for staff bonuses

WPRU president Thelo Wakefield has reiterated that the union cannot afford to pay bonuses or offer salary increases to all staff. According to a report on Netwerk24, staff categorised in the grade four to seven salary tiers received an annual bonus of 100% and a salary increase of 6% in November. The middle and senior executives in grade one to three… Read more →