Saru and Cricket SA warn of 'sports official' conman

The South African Rugby Union and Cricket South Africa have warned about a conman who tries to extort money by pretending to be a sports official.

Saru pushes for 16 Super Rugby teams

South African Rugby Union deputy president Mark Alexander says the national rugby body will lobby for 16 teams to be introduced into Super Rugby.

SA rugby can expect a topsy turvy 2012

SA will get a new coach, captain, stars and possibly style in 2012 as they make a fresh start after surrendering the Rugby World Cup trophy.

All eyes on Bok top job

Appointing a new coach for the Springboks will be a top priority for the Saru while they re-evaluate the implementation of the quota system.

Peter de Villiers makes Springbok coach shortlist

Despite the Springboks' knock out from the World Cup this year, Peter de Villiers has made the Saru shortlist of potential Bok coach candidates.

Saracens match moved to Newlands

The Western Province Rugby Football Union has refused to allow Saracens to play their Heineken Cup match against Bairritz at the Cape Town Stadium.

Schalk Burger named SA rugby player of the year

Schalk Burger has become only the fifth player to win the South African Rugby Union's rugby player of the year award more than once.

Five Springboks up for player of the year

Five members of the Springbok World Cup squad have been nominated for Saru's player of the year award.

Saru, Lotto high-tackle Alicedale rugby

Two rugby clubs face expulsion from their league after funds to upgrade fields fail to materialise.

Hero's welcome for the Bokke

The Springboks were welcomed by throngs of fans as they returned defeated to South Africa, while the race to replace coach P Divvy begins.

Bok squad announced for Tri-Nations home leg

The Bok coach named a 24-man squad featuring several players returning from injury rehabilitation for the home leg of the Tri-Nations series.

Roux reveals simplified SA rugby union

A more streamlined SA Rugby Union will ensure the sport is run more efficiently, Saru chief executive Jurie Roux said on Thursday.

Bekker to sit out Rugby World Cup

Springbok lock Andries Bekker has been forced to miss out on the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand to undergo ankle surgery after suffering an injury.

Boks to leave SA on Saturday night

The Boks are expected to leave for the away leg of the Tri-Nations series on Saturday evening, after their plane was forced to return on Friday night.

Boks' Tri-Nations flight delayed by engine failure

A plane carrying the South African rugby team to their opening Tri-Nations match in Australia had to turn back after suffering engine failure.

Div calls up Van der Linde, Mostert for Bok squad

World Cup-winning prop CJ van der Linde and uncapped Sharks lock Gerhard Mostert will be added as cover to the Springbok squad.

Deysel added to Bok training squad

Sharks forward Jean Deysel has joined the Springbok training squad in Cape Town, ahead of the team announcement

Fair play campaign to hit back at doping in SA sport

The South African Institute for Drug Free Sport has launched an anti-doping initiative after an increase in the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Springbok planning camp cancelled

Saru said Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has called off a national World Cup planning camp due to potential Super Rugby commitments.

Lions deny talks with Steyn

Lions coach John Mitchell has denied any talks between the union and Saru to include Frans Steyn into their squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

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