Springbok squad members Thomas du Toit and Louis Schreuder are the latest players to commit their immediate futures to the Sharks. As part of a novel ‘advent calendar’ campaign, the Sharks have been announcing player signings on an almost daily basis. Here are the players who have committed so far: Today’s Advent Calendar reveals that @CellC Shark prop, @TankduToit, will… Read more →
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 →
The Kings are set to host a Pro14 match in East London, while they also face Munster at Outeniqua Park in George on 7 April. Earlier this season, Kings took on Irish side Ulster at the Wolfson Stadium in Kwazakhele, and now two other games will be moved away from the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. According to HeraldLIVE, poor… Read more →
WPRU vice-president Gerald Njengele has been accused of launching a verbal and racial attack on the national manager of the Vuka Rugby Programme. According to Netwerk24, the incident took place at the Cape Town Sevens after Jessie Claassen refused to shake Njengele’s hand. The pair had clashed back in August. When this happened, Njengele allegedly responded: ‘F**k you white people, f**k the coloureds. I’m… Read more →
CRAIG LEWIS makes a five-point Christmas wish list of what would make for a more festive 2018 in South African rugby. New Springbok coach and approach SA Rugby will finally deliver its verdict on the future of Allister Coetzee when an annual review is completed in January. It was at the beginning of this year that Coetzee fortunately received his first… Read more →
Western Province’s Currie Cup-winning coach John Dobson has signed a three-year contract extension with the union. Assistant and backline coach Dawie Snyman, defence coach Norman Laker and technical analyst Human Kriek have also signed on for another three years, according to Netwerk24. WP also won the Provincial Rugby Championship in 2017. Photo: Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Gloucester coach Johan Ackermann says they would only consider possible contract negotiations with flanker Jaco Kriel when the ‘time is right’. Kriel has been strongly linked with a move to Gloucester recently, but on Monday, his sports management agency refuted the reports, while also reiterating that he is committed to the Lions for Super Rugby in 2018. According to GloucestershireLive, Ackermann… Read more →
Jaco Kriel has not signed for English club Gloucester and remains committed to the Lions for Super Rugby. Kriel’s sports management agency, In Touch Sports, refuted reports that the flanker has signed for Gloucester, a team coached by former Lions coach Johan Ackermann. Kriel has only played 11 Tests for the Boks, and therefore would not meet the 30-cap eligibility… Read more →
Springbok squad member Louis Schreuder is the latest player to commit his immediate future to the Sharks. As part of a novel ‘advent calendar’ campaign, the Sharks have been announcing player signings on an almost daily basis. Here are the players who have committed so far: This Monday’s Advent calendar reveal brings his dynamic distribution back to the Cell… Read more →
An official announcement on the expected axeing of Allister Coetzee will only be made in the new year. No formal announcement on Coetzee’s future will be made until SA Rugby has followed all the necessary legal labour processes. However, Coetzee is expected to be removed from his post once due procedure has been followed, with SA Rugby having conducted a… Read more →
