Jean: SA-packed foreign teams just business
Jean de Villiers said that local fans should get used to more South African professionals playing for overseas-based clubs and representing other countries.
Jean de Villiers said that local fans should get used to more South African professionals playing for overseas-based clubs and representing other countries.
The inaugural SA Cup competition will get off to a flyer on Human Rights Day with an exciting clash between Griquas and the Leopards in Kimberley.
Respected former referee Nigel Owens, while acknowledging the use of technology, is urging a return to the essence of on-field decision-making.
Rassie Erasmus remains unfazed by the struggles of the Sharks, while advocating for structural changes to help the Blitzboks return to the summit of sevens rugby.
Former Wallabies star Kurtley Beale played his first match in more than a year on Saturday, resuming his career after being cleared of sexual assault last month.
Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa has raised an eyebrow at SA Rugby’s talks with the Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) and CVC Capital, despite CEO Rian Oberholzer’s confidence.
Local players and SA Rugby are reportedly at odds over concerns regarding the decision to schedule the Currie Cup between July and September.
Five World Cup-winning Springboks were nominated for the SA Rugby Player of the Year Award for 2023, with Eben Etzebeth up to defend the title he won last season.
A “shocked” Mark Alexander said SA Rugby will deal with those unions considering not paying the fees that the governing body has charged for hosting Tests in 2024.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus is grateful to have been awarded an honorary doctorate from the North-West University (NWU).