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. [...]
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SANZAR issues misconduct notice to PdV
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. [...]
Gold to get the boot?
There’s never a dull moment in the circus that is professional rugby in South Africa… [...]
BJ’s fate in SARU’s hands
BJ Botha has finally confirmed what we sort of knew all along. He’ll be seeking an early exit from his Ulster contract in order to play Super 15 next year and hopefully force his way into the Boks 2011 World Cup squad. [...]
Professionalism? Can you eat it?
A recent discussion between an myself and an acquaintance prompted me to assess the general mindset in South African rugby. [...]
Beast to be deported?
Cape Town – Sharks player Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira faces possible deportation to Zimbabwe instead of another Bok cap, while Pakistani spinner Imran Tahir is unlikely to represent the Proteas, should a senior ANC MP have his way, according to a report in the Mercury obtained via sport24. [...]
Burger back in Tri-Nations touring squad
The president of the South African Rugby Union, Oregan Hoskins, and Springbok coach Peter de Villiers on Saturday named a squad of 27 for the away leg of the Vodacom Tri-Nations. [...]
Where are the detractors now?
I’m looking furiously all over the internet today for any signs of the legion of SA rugby scribes who, just a few short weeks ago, took delight in devoting so many column inches to just exactly how out of his depth Peter de Villiers was as Springbok coach. Has anyone seen any of them? [...]
Kockott cited: The witch hunt continues
SA Rugby have thought up an excuse to cite another Sharks player. They failed to get Rory Kockott last week, but this week they think they have a better case. [...]
SA Rugby tempt Fourie
SA Rugby have offered Jaque Fourie a contract until after the 2011 World Cup in an attempt to keep him from following Jean de Villiers overseas. [...]
