Premier Rugby has lodged a formal complaint to the International Rugby Board, over South African Rugby Union statements, as the Butch James saga continues to escalate. [...]
Posts tagged with: Oregan Hoskins
POMS, true to form, whinge to IRB
Boks must ‘test combinations’ in 2010
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers must use 2010 to “test combinations”, a way of rotating players, to help avoid player burnout ahead of the World Cup in New Zealand next year. [...]
‘Congratulations are in order Geech’
Colourful Springbok coach Peter de Villiers, as animated as only he can get, has stirred the emotions ahead of the third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions by suggesting that maybe it is time for rival coach Ian McGeechan to congratulate the Bok mentor on his series victory. [...]
‘Aus, NZ can’t do without SA’
Australian rugby boss John O’Neill has been called to order by South African Rugby Union (SARU) president Oregan Hoskins. [...]
SA launch double RWC bid
The South African Rugby Union delivered its bid to host either the 2015 or 2019 Rugby World Cup to Rugby World Cup Limited in Dublin on Thursday. [...]
SA may play little part in radical new Super rugby model
South Africa’s involvement in Super rugby could be whittled back to a mere handful of matches as SANZAR investigates a proposal that would see Australia and New Zealand stage their own Asia-Pacific tournament. [...]
Marinos, O’Neill go at it
SANZAR’s decision to award a 15th Super rugby franchise could spark a rugby war between South Africa and Australia. [...]
Super 15 threatens future of the Currie Cup
The Sanzar alliance may have agreed that the way forward for the Super 14 is to add a 15th team — but the squabble has just begun when it comes to structuring the new competition. [...]
Date set for SE Cape team
A new rugby franchise for the South Eastern Cape will be launched in June with the goal of eventually appearing in Super Rugby, SA Rugby announced on Tuesday. [...]
Saru complete 2008 review
SA Rugby has completed an “extremely positive” review of the Springbok coaching team, president Oregan Hoskins said on Friday. [...]
Unrepentant Thorn remains a bad sport
All Black lock forward Brad Thorn has no remorse about his role in the groin injury that ruined Springbok captain John Smit’s rugby season. [...]
