Rugby Administration

Why was the best option for the Kings ignored?

January 31, 2012
Posted by Morné
Why was the best option for the Kings ignored?

Either SA Rugby is busy with a very cunning plan, or they have completely lost the plot – either way, there is no way in hell the Kings can be included in SuperRugby 2013 as SA Rugby promised.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, SupeRugby | 6 Comments »

Open letter from WP Rugby

January 30, 2012
Posted by Morné
Open letter from WP Rugby

I received this in my inbox and thought it would be worthwhile to publish it, word for word, given the criticism WP Rugby has been under in recent months.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 27 Comments »

Kings participation confirmed for 2013

January 27, 2012
Posted by Morné
Kings participation confirmed for 2013

The Southern Kings’ place in the Vodacom Super Rugby competition in 2013 was reaffirmed at a Special Council Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) in Cape Town on Friday.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 34 Comments »

Meyer officially appointed as new Bok coach

January 27, 2012
Posted by Morné

Heyneke Meyer will be the new Springbok coach after a Special General Meeting of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) ratified his proposed appointment in Cape Town on Friday.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities, Springboks | 15 Comments »

Key players commit to Sharks

January 25, 2012
Posted by Morné
Key players commit to Sharks

The Sharks have confirmed that several of their senior players have extended their contracts at the Durban-based outfit.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities | 2 Comments »

Lions, GUMA battle takes an ugly turn

January 24, 2012
Posted by Morné
Lions, GUMA battle takes an ugly turn

Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) president Kevin de Klerk says the statement issued on Tuesday from their former partners Guma TAC was “filled with many half truths” and says the union had never been unwilling to pay back any money.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, SA Rugby Soaps, SA Unions / Teams | 8 Comments »

On a hiding to nothing

January 23, 2012
Posted by Morné
On a hiding to nothing

Although the official announcement will only be made on Friday, Heyneke Meyer will be the next Bok coach – a decision which I can only describe as insane.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities | 36 Comments »

SARU left it too late – PDV

January 19, 2012
Posted by Morné
SARU left it too late – PDV

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says the SA Rugby Union (SARU) left the appointment of the new national coach too late.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities, Springboks | 3 Comments »

It’s time to hand Heyneke the reigns

January 19, 2012
Posted by Morné
It’s time to hand Heyneke the reigns

If the South African Rugby Union is serious about the Springboks getting to the top of world rugby again, then they need to make Heyneke Meyer the next Bok coach.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities, Springboks | 42 Comments »

Smal out of Bok picture?

January 18, 2012
Posted by Morné
Smal out of Bok picture?

After months of speculation linking him with the vacant position of Springboks’ head coach, Gert Smal is set to remain part of the Irish management rather than return to his native country.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Springboks | 13 Comments »

De Klerk rubbishes Lions liquidation rumours

January 16, 2012
Posted by Morné
De Klerk rubbishes Lions liquidation rumours

Golden Lions Rugby Union President Kevin de Klerk has beaten off the latest media onslaught on his union with the same efficiency that saw his team secure Currie Cup glory last year.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 16 Comments »

Biarritz hunting for Rassie

January 11, 2012
Posted by Boertjie

Struggling Top 14 outfit Biarritz are leading the race to sign senior professional coach Rassie Erasmus.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 8 Comments »

We all fall down…

January 10, 2012
Posted by Morné
We all fall down…

The latest happenings within WP Rugby had me humming a well know nursery rhyme about rings and roses and a burning question of;  “For exactly how long the administration within WP Rugby will survive while the once proud union is falling apart around them?”
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration | 40 Comments »

Official statement on Rassie’s resignation

January 10, 2012
Posted by Morné
Official statement on Rassie’s resignation

WP Rugby today confirmed that Senior Professional Coach Rassie Erasmus will be leaving at the end of January 2012.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 4 Comments »

Rassie quits WP Rugby

January 9, 2012
Posted by Morné
Rassie quits WP Rugby

Western Province Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has shocked WPRU when he resigned from his post on Monday.
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Posted in Breaking News, Rugby Administration | 12 Comments »

It’s a Smal world

January 9, 2012
Posted by Morné
It’s a Smal world

If rumours in the media world are to be believed, Gert Smal’s name will be the one read out by SA Rugby on the 27th January as the new Springbok coach.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Springboks | 20 Comments »

World Club Champs in 2015?

January 9, 2012
Posted by Morné
World Club Champs in 2015?

A world club championship is on the cards after the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Premiership chief executive Mark McCafferty has claimed.
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Posted in Expert Opinion, Other Tournaments, Other Unions / Teams, Rugby Administration | 3 Comments »

Transforming our view(ers)

January 5, 2012
Posted by Morné
Transforming our view(ers)

While the Rugby World Cup might not have given South African, and South African Rugby, the on-field results we wanted, it did reveal an interesting statistic which should have the board at SARU sit up and take notice.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Transformation, World Cup 2011 | 83 Comments »

Jeff Wilson joins Blues coaching team

December 20, 2011
Posted by Morné
Jeff Wilson joins Blues coaching team

Jeff Wilson will join Pat Lam and Bryce Woodward as skills coach for the Blues in 2012.
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Posted in General Discussions, Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities | 1 Comment »

Bulls announce Puma as new sponsors

December 13, 2011
Posted by Morné
Bulls announce Puma as new sponsors

The Vodacom Bulls has signed a five year partnership with renowned sports brand Puma. The clothing brand is the official kit supplier to every team under the Blue Bulls Company’s auspices.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 70 Comments »

Hoskins elected in top IRB post

December 13, 2011
Posted by Morné
Hoskins elected in top IRB post

South Africa Rugby Union (SARU) President, Mr Oregan Hoskins, has been elected Vice Chairman of the International Rugby Board (IRB) at a meeting in Los Angeles, USA, overnight.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 12 Comments »

Lions hit back at bankruptcy allegations

December 8, 2011
Posted by Morné
Lions hit back at bankruptcy allegations

The Golden Lions Rugby union on Thursday hit back at rumours on social media and websites that they are bankrupt.
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Posted in Expert Opinion, Rugby Administration | 12 Comments »

Matfield joins Bulls as coach, consultant

December 5, 2011
Posted by Morné
Matfield joins Bulls as coach, consultant

Former Springboks and Vodacom Bulls legend Victor Matfield will join the Vodacom Bulls on a consultancy basis for the 2012 Super Rugby season.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities | 14 Comments »

New Bok coach to be announced late January

December 2, 2011
Posted by Morné
New Bok coach to be announced late January

The Executive Council of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) has called a Special General Council meeting for January with a view to ratifying the appointment of the Springbok coach.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, SA Unions / Teams | 7 Comments »

Cheetahs elect new president

November 30, 2011
Posted by Morné
Cheetahs elect new president

The Freestate Cheetahs Rugby Union has elected a new president for the term 2012 to 2014.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 8 Comments »

Lions prune viciously from pride

November 24, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Lions prune viciously from pride

The Lions have released several second string players from their contracts with the biggest name released being Burton Francis (who is already training with the Stormers).
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Posted in Rugby Administration, SA Unions / Teams, Super 15 Team Updates, Super Rugby | 20 Comments »

Bok coaching job SA Rugby’s top priority

November 23, 2011
Posted by Morné
Bok coaching job SA Rugby’s top priority

While there will again be pressure on the SA Rugby Union (SARU) to re-evaluate the implementation of a quota system, the national governing body’s mission to appoint a Springbok coach is set to take centre stage as the year winds to a close.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Springboks | 4 Comments »

Titus: SARU unfair to WP Rugby

November 18, 2011
Posted by Morné
Titus: SARU unfair to WP Rugby

In the wake of SARU’s announcement of its Test venues for the 2012 season, WPRFU president, Tobie Titus feels that they have been short-changed.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Springboks | 14 Comments »