The Southern Kings will participate in next years Super Rugby competition. [...]
Posts tagged with: SA Rugby
Southern Kings to play Super Rugby in 2013
SA rugby world tying itself in knots
I’ve tried to sit back a little over the last few days and watch (and chuckle) as the local rugby media, both professional and amateur, has whipped itself into a right froth about the upcoming Bok coaching appointment. [...]
Pat, Bismarck and Sbura rewarded
Bok flanker Schalk Burger picked up the prestigious Rugby Player of the Year award at SA Rugby’s annual award ceremony last night, but three Sharks players also picked up gongs in their respective categories. [...]
SA Rugby heading for an implosion
A common trend in South African rugby is the emphasis on short term gains rather than long term vision. [...]
Tough stance by SA Rugby required
For rugby in South Africa to remain strong, SA Rugby needs to take a tough stance against its own unions before it looks to improve its standing within SANZAR. [...]
Has HSM moved into the Bester category?
HSM has gone into player management [...]
Here’s a head’s up! You’re predictable…
I wonder if those who criticised the concept of ‘head’s up rugby’ in the recent past realise that this is exactly what we are seeing from the two top teams in the Super 15? [...]
New Bok jersey is ABSA-lutely terrific
Well, it was hardly a big secret, but banking giant ABSA was duly announced as the premier sponsor of the Springboks – and all other things SA Rugby – at a lavish launch today. [...]
SA Rugby lacks leadership
No matter which way you paint this, SA Rugby lacks leadership. [...]
Mapoe lost to SA rugby?
There is another twist in the Lionel Mapoe saga where he might leave South Africa and rugby union altogether. [...]
SANZAR issues misconduct notice to PdV
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers might have the ‘full support’ of his South African Rugby bosses, but he is in hot water with SANZAR over his recent media outbursts. [...]
Tired of being PC about ref’s
The line between calling something as you see it and whining seems to be very fine, so call me a whiner if you like, but I am getting tired of being politically correct when criticising referees. [...]
Building a rugby empire
Securing a sustainable and profitable future as a union or franchise depends on your ability to apply the same principles you require for your business, to your resources and assets. [...]
Beast pulled due to ineligibility
Various sources within the SA Rugby establishment yesterday confirmed that Tendai Mtawarira, or “The Beast”, as the popular prop is affectionately known, will not play for South Africa again until question around his eligibility for selection have been cleared up. [...]
Boks need to find balance
With the Rugby World Cup just over a year from now, it is important that South Africa begin grooming and finalizing their squad for next years defense of the Webb Ellis Trophy they won in France three years ago. For some this might be early, but bear in mind that Jake White started his grooming process four years prior to the tournament. [...]
