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latest news & developmentsSaru’s several stumbling blocks
The South African Rugby Union (Saru) is in the throes of major restructuring. Last week it sacked Jonathan Stones and Mpumelelo Tshume.
Two directors leave SA Rugby
SA Rugby on Friday confirmed the departure of Jonathan Stones and Mpumelelo Tshume from the board of directors.
Smit ‘honoured’ over Bok milestone
Springbok captain John Smit achieves a remarkable feat on Saturday against Wales in Bloemfontein. He will lead his side into a Test match for the 50th time, the first time a Bok…
Argentina to play Boks in first ‘four nations’ step
Argentina will play South Africa in Johannesburg on August 9 in the first move to include the World Cup semifinalists in southern hemisphere competition, SA Rugby said in a…
British and Irish Lions to roar in SA
The British and Irish Lions are to play 10 matches on their tour of South Africa next year, including three Tests against the world champions, the Springboks, organisers said on…
Dispute erupts over Bok coach’s contract
An unresolved contract dispute between appointed Springbok rugby coach Peter de Villiers and the South African Rugby Union has erupted again — and remains unresolved. This time a…
SA mulls bid for Rugby World Cup in 2015
South Africa is considering bidding for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. South Africa has sent a letter to the International Rugby Board (IRB) tails on the tender process, which is…
Agent denies Bok coach contract row
Media reports of a row over an ”inferior” contract the South African Rugby Union purportedly offered new Springbok coach Peter de Villiers were unfounded, his agent said on…
Saru sidestep no surprise
Hot on the heels of Springbok coach Jake White’s announcement of his imminent departure, the South African Rugby Union (Saru) seems set to add the name of Dick Muir to its…
‘Far bigger than we ever imagined’
”Awesome”, ”unbelievable” and ”like a fairy tale” is how the Springboks described their homecoming at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Showing cool…