Unbeaten WP clinch U21 title
DHL Western Province were crowned SA Rugby U21 Cup champions at City Park on Saturday, picking up a convincing win against the Lions to make it a perfect season.
DHL Western Province were crowned SA Rugby U21 Cup champions at City Park on Saturday, picking up a convincing win against the Lions to make it a perfect season.
SA Rugby were pleased to announce that the Western Province Rugby Football Union have moved closer to exiting administration.
A majority of Western Province clubs voted in favour of a proposed equity deal to sell a controlling share in Western Province Rugby to Red Disa Investments.
Stormers coach John Dobson sat down with SA Rugby magazine and implored clubs to vote for the equity deal that saves the game in the province.
A key stakeholder behind Red Disa Investments acquiring a majority stake in Western Province Rugby has praised DHL Stormers coach John Dobson’s role in brokering the equity deal.
Red Disa Investments have confirmed their interest in acquiring a majority stake in Western Province Rugby, and their commitment to sustaining the ethos and success of the DHL Stormers.
Western Province Rugby’s general council will meet on Wednesday, 30th August when a ground-breaking equity deal will be presented to the union’s primary club stakeholders.
The Lions are reportedly set to offer a promising Western Province talent the chance to get more game time in Johannesburg.
Without a headline sponsor for the 2023 season, the Currie Cup reportedly resulted in participating teams suffering losses of up to R300,000 per game.
The promising Jurie Matthee has reportedly put pen to paper on a contract with Western Province Rugby, and bolster the union’s flyhalf ranks from next season.