Latest articles on South African Rugby Union

Not acknowledging crimes against humanity is the Springbok way

Sport Phumlani Pikoli - 24 Aug 2020

South African rugby was racist, is still racist, and nothing will truly transform it.

The grey areas in Jake White’s coaching career

Article Simnikiwe Xabanisa - 4 May 2020

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: A broadcasting balancing act for sport

Article Musawenkosi Cabe - 11 Jun 2019

Icasa heard some fiery submissions during the public hearing on its proposed sports broadcasting regulation amendments

South African rugby’s blackballed coaches

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Feb 2019

Bevin Fortuin boasts a CV that should make top unions and franchises salivate at the prospect of having him on their books

Too much white in Saru’s colour mix

Article Luke Feltham - 11 May 2018

The problem is that too little is being done at the under-18 level to tap into the black resource pool

Currie Cup caps a big turnaround

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Oct 2017

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

It’s the end of rugby life as we know it

Article Staff Reporter - 14 Jul 2017

Super Rugby has lost the plot, but the 2019 World Cup will usher in a new global game

Old-style Boks not up to the game

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Dec 2016

If anything, a regression to an almost all-white team and yesterday’s tactics is behind their failure.

Let King’s rugby union rest in peace, and let’s see what happens in its place

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Aug 2016

The answer is not to attempt to revive it by pouring in more money but to wait and see what happens next

Ban international sports until teams meet racial quotas

Analysis Lloyd Gedye - 3 May 2016

Tears flowed when the minister curbed some sports but critics should consider another spin-off; audiences transform when teams transform.

Saru dismisses giving race quota instructions

Article Sapa - 27 Jul 2014

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.

Pups cut their teeth with the Jake White Sharks

Article Staff Reporter - 6 Feb 2014

There's an air of expectancy surrounding the Sharks ahead of this year's Super Rugby tournament, with a new chief executive and director.

Erasmus pleased with Springbok Women squad ahead of World Cup

Article Sapa - 19 Jan 2014

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.

Saru to introduce racial quotas

Article Reuters - 14 Aug 2013

The South African Rugby Union will introduce a racial quota system in its domestic competition next year to encourage more black players to emerge.

Rugby rediscovers playing for fun

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Feb 2013

Competitions that fall below the elite radar are often more enjoyable and strengthen the game, writes Andy Capostagno.

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Latest articles on South African Rugby Union

Not acknowledging crimes against humanity is the Springbok way

The grey areas in Jake White’s coaching career

Icasa: A broadcasting balancing act for sport

South African rugby’s blackballed coaches

Too much white in Saru’s colour mix

Currie Cup caps a big turnaround

It’s the end of rugby life as we know it

Old-style Boks not up to the game

Let King’s rugby union rest in peace, and let’s see what happens in its place

Ban international sports until teams meet racial quotas

Saru dismisses giving race quota instructions

Pups cut their teeth with the Jake White Sharks

Erasmus pleased with Springbok Women squad ahead of World Cup

Saru to introduce racial quotas

Rugby rediscovers playing for fun

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