SA Rugby fires back over equity deal concerns
SA Rugby chief Rian Oberholzer has made it clear that the organization will not entertain any proposals to postpone Thursday’s general council meeting or consider alternative private equity bids.
SA Rugby chief Rian Oberholzer has made it clear that the organization will not entertain any proposals to postpone Thursday’s general council meeting or consider alternative private equity bids.
The Springbok brand has “outgrown the South African market,” prompting SA Rugby’s decision to close a R1.3-billion equity partnership with US investment firm Ackerley.
SA Rugby has reported a shortfall of R6.8m before tax in 2023 because of significant game-related expenditure, its members were told on Thursday.
SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer has written to South Africans, clarifying matters around the potential equity deal between the sporting body and Ackerley Sports Group.
SA Rugby has extended the contract of Rian Oberholzer as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a further two years, the organisation confirmed on Friday.
SA Rugby were pleased to announce that the Western Province Rugby Football Union have moved closer to exiting administration.
SA Rugby on Tuesday reported a minor deficit for 2022 because of its considerable investment to gain entry into the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup.
The handling of Rian Oberholzer’s imminent return to SA Rugby’s top post is impressive, in comparison to New Zealand Rugby’s head coaching debacle, according to MARK KEOHANE.
SA Rugby on Friday confirmed that former CEO, Rian Oberholzer, had returned to the role in an interim capacity to fill the vacancy left by the departure of Jurie Roux.
Western Province Rugby administrator Rian Oberholzer has confirmed reports that he has been approached by SA Rugby to succeed Jurie Roux as interim CEO.