Rugby Administration

WP’s double-edged sword

July 5, 2011
Posted by Morné
WP’s double-edged sword

Whilst many will applaud Western Province rugby for hanging onto most of their players, it might come at a massive loss.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities | 50 Comments »

Lions circus turning into horror show

July 4, 2011
Posted by Morné
Lions circus turning into horror show

The absence of information will always lead to speculation, and whether it is fair or not, you would think that the Lions Rugby Union would have realised this after years of accusations of financial and administrative mismanagement.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration | 13 Comments »

‘Lions bankrupt’ – GUMA

July 1, 2011
Posted by Morné
‘Lions bankrupt’ – GUMA

The former partner of the Golden Lions Rugby Union has claimed the union is bankrupt.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 3 Comments »

Meyer to run pro structures at Bulls

June 29, 2011
Posted by Morné
Meyer to run pro structures at Bulls

The Blue Bulls Company Pty (Ltd) is pleased to announce several new additions to its current coaching staff, as well as the long term appointment of Heyneke Meyer as Executive: Rugby.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 15 Comments »

Snor, Hoskins off to Palestine

June 29, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

Oregan Hoskins and Peter de Villiers are planning to visit Palestine to help build relationships by conducting coaching clinics there.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 32 Comments »

Lions, GUMA deal terminated

June 28, 2011
Posted by Morné
Lions, GUMA deal terminated

The shareholders agreement between the Lions and GUMA Tac has been terminated.
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Posted in Breaking News, Rugby Administration | 23 Comments »

SA Rugby needs a streamlined approach

June 27, 2011
Posted by Morné
SA Rugby needs a streamlined approach

For rugby in South Africa to remain strong, SA Rugby needs to take a tough stance against unions.
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Posted in Columnists, Currie Cup, Rugby Administration, Super Rugby | 6 Comments »

Van Zyl deal in jeopardy

June 27, 2011
Posted by Morné
Van Zyl deal in jeopardy

Anton van Zyl’s career with French Club, Stade Francais,  might be over before it even started.
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Posted in Breaking News, Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities | 5 Comments »

Landmark court ruling could change rugby forever

May 5, 2011
Posted by Morné
Landmark court ruling could change rugby forever

In a landmark judgment in the Western Cape High Court yesterday, a former school rugby player won his case against an opposing player who injured him so severely during a scrum that it left him with a broken neck.
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Posted in Laws and Technical Issues, Rugby Administration | 8 Comments »

Rassie to assist Boks

April 20, 2011
Posted by Morné
Rassie to assist Boks

Springbok coach, Peter de Villiers, has asked Rassie Erasmus to assist his management team in their preparation for the Rugby World Cup.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Springboks | 6 Comments »

Verster to stay on as Cheetahs president

April 18, 2011
Posted by Morné
Verster to stay on as Cheetahs president

Harold Verster, current president of the Freestate Cheetahs Rugby Union (FRU) has been asked to postpone his retirement.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 15 Comments »

Verster steps down as Cheetahs president

April 8, 2011
Posted by Morné
Verster steps down as Cheetahs president

Harold Verster has announced that he will step down as President of the Free State Rugby Union.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 6 Comments »

EP Rugby appeal dismissed

March 30, 2011
Posted by Morné
EP Rugby appeal dismissed

The EP Rugby Union has lost its appeal against the decision that they were guilty in fielding players without proper clearance certificates.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 11 Comments »

Let’s reflect on an event of epic proportions

March 24, 2011
Posted by Morné
Let’s reflect on an event of epic proportions

With the energy, frequency and sheer number of matches in a competition like the Super 15, you almost never get a moment to sit down and reflect on issues, but I had to make the time to do just that.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Rugby Union Fans | 13 Comments »

Bulls secure Olivier till 2013

March 24, 2011
Posted by Morné
Bulls secure Olivier till 2013

Wynand Olivier renewed his contract with the Blue Bulls Company and will be available for the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls till the end of 2013.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities | 4 Comments »

SA Rugby financial results released

March 23, 2011
Posted by Morné
SA Rugby financial results released

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) made a small operating profit – as per forecast – in a year of depressed revenues, the Union announced on Wednesday.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 1 Comment »

Os sacked by SA Rugby

March 2, 2011
Posted by Morné
Os sacked by SA Rugby

SA Rugby in all their wisdom, has decided to sack one of the very few people involved in SA Rugby that actually makes a positive contribution.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Springboks, World Cup 2011 | 8 Comments »

Player revolt reason for Friend’s sacking

March 2, 2011
Posted by Morné
Player revolt reason for Friend’s sacking

No matter how Andrew Fagan tried to paint it, Andy Friend was the second Brumbies coach sacked thanks to a player revolt.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities | 2 Comments »

Re-capturing the Pride

February 16, 2011
Posted by Morné
Re-capturing the Pride

There are many reasons why I will keep a very close eye on the Lions this year, and their on-field results won’t be one of them.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration | 6 Comments »

Cheetahs reveal 2011 jersey

February 15, 2011
Posted by Morné
Cheetahs reveal 2011 jersey

The Cheetahs rugby franchise unveiled their home and away jersey’s for the 2011 Super 15 rugby tournament.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Super 15 | 42 Comments »

SANZAR gets behind relief fund

February 15, 2011
Posted by Morné
SANZAR gets behind relief fund

SANZAR has thrown its support behind raising awareness for the recent natural disasters that has hit all three member unions.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Union Fans | 3 Comments »

Sevens is becoming the future of Rugby

February 14, 2011
Posted by Morné
Sevens is becoming the future of Rugby

For a person who is not a particular fan of the code, I have to concede that Sevens rugby is getting something right.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Rugby Union Fans, Sevens Rugby | 47 Comments »

Mbalula’s demands must be followed with cash help

February 3, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Mbalula’s demands must be followed with cash help

SARU has pledged its coaches to help develop sports at school level after the former ANCYL leader whines about school sports.
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Posted in Original Contributions, Rugby Administration | 5 Comments »

Warmup screw ups for Lions / Stormers

February 3, 2011
Posted by DavidS
Warmup screw ups for Lions / Stormers

Lions and Stormers have screwy mess ups in their preparations… not good planning people. First off the Lions who managed to organize a game against the Pumas this evening, only for the Pumas to pull out of that after coach Jimmy Stonehouse selected his team under the guise of “Premier’s XV” to face the...
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Super 15 | Comments Off

Kings’ victory was not in final score

January 31, 2011
Posted by Morné
Kings’ victory was not in final score

The value of the Kings victory over the weekend should not only be measured in the final score or their ‘readiness’ program for Super Rugby 2013.
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Posted in Columnists, Rugby Administration, Super 15 | 18 Comments »

Franchises gives Bok coach access to players

January 26, 2011
Posted by Morné

In what can only be described as a sensible decision, the 5 franchise coaches have agreed to give Springbok coaching management and staff access to their elite players during the Super 15.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 6 Comments »

Gumede unveils vision for Lions

January 24, 2011
Posted by Morné

Businessman and now part owner of the Lions rugby union, Robert Gumede, spoke to Jacques van der Westhuyzen about his vision for the Lions.
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Posted in Rugby Administration, Rugby Personalities | 24 Comments »

Another symbol of SA’s player drain

January 23, 2011
Posted by Boertjie

232 SAFFAS PLAYED ABROAD IN 2010 New Super Rugby franchise The Melbourne Rebels are ready to unleash former Western Province and South African under-18 player JP du Plessis onto the world stage during this year’s tournament.
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Posted in Rugby Administration | 5 Comments »