Sport can be a powerful force for good but in the wrong hands it can also be used help normalise hatred
South African rugby was racist, is still racist, and nothing will truly transform it.
The World Cup-winning coach has an impeccable CV, with an illustrious coaching career that has taken him all over the globe. But he has a reputation problem
Icasa heard some fiery submissions during the public hearing on its proposed sports broadcasting regulation amendments
Bevin Fortuin boasts a CV that should make top unions and franchises salivate at the prospect of having him on their books
The problem is that too little is being done at the under-18 level to tap into the black resource pool
Saturday’s game will be a showpiece of young talent, which is likely to become the norm given the exodus of proven players chasing big money
Super Rugby has lost the plot, but the 2019 World Cup will usher in a new global game
If anything, a regression to an almost all-white team and yesterday’s tactics is behind their failure.
The answer is not to attempt to revive it by pouring in more money but to wait and see what happens next
Tears flowed when the minister curbed some sports but critics should consider another spin-off; audiences transform when teams transform.
The South African Rugby Union says it did not instruct that at least half of the SA Schools Rugby team must be made up of players of colour.
There’s an air of expectancy surrounding the Sharks ahead of this year’s Super Rugby tournament, with a new chief executive and director.
Saru’s Rassie Erasmus says he is pleased wth the skills levels of the Springbok Women squad as it gears up for the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup.
The South African Rugby Union will introduce a racial quota system in its domestic competition next year to encourage more black players to emerge.
Competitions that fall below the elite radar are often more enjoyable and strengthen the game, writes Andy Capostagno.
Superior local support has given the union an advantage in dividing up Super Rugby sponsorship revenue.
Judging from the northern hemisphere, the final word on scrumming has not yet been spoken, writes Andy Capostagno
The Currie Cup has produced a three-month competition involving just six teams and, as a result, every match is important.
The Lions have been relegated from Super Rugby by the Saru general council after the Johannesburg-based team finished last in this year’s competition.
Cheeky Watson has denied reports that the Southern Kings accepted R40-million from Saru to delay his side’s Super Rugby participation until 2016.
New Springbok coach, Heyneke Meyer, starts job on a contentious note but there may be method to his madness, writes Andy Capostagno.
Saru and its Super 15 teams have agreed on "a number of options" to solve the dilemma of six sides fighting for five places in the 2013 competition.
But once the honeymoon is over, fans can expect clashes about the selections and sweeping changes to the Springbok rugby team.
Bulls coach Frans Ludeke says it’s a feather in its cap that the South African Rugby Union is interested in four of its management assistants.
Six players from an Eastern Cape rugby club are feared dead after being swept out to sea during a post-practice ocean swim.
Saru says a restructuring process, increased sponsorships and a new broadcast rights deal contributed to an increase in profit for rugby in 2011.
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/ 6 February 2012
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.
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/ 31 January 2012
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 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.
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/ 23 November 2011
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.
Despite the Springboks’ knock out from the World Cup this year, Peter de Villiers has made the Saru shortlist of potential Bok coach candidates.