Southern Kings boss Cheeky Watson has conceded to the demands of the national union and recalled two of the disputed foreign players from the team’s tour squad. [...]
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Kings recall disputed foreigners
SANZAR rules out Kings suspension
SANZAR CEO Greg Peters, responding to queries from Morne and myself via Twitter, has poured cold water on two of SARU’s proposed sanctions against the Kings. [...]
Actually, you can’t blame SARU
I have had the pleasure of chatting to a SARU official about the goings on in South African rugby at the moment, and was somewhat surprised by what I have learnt. Much is contrary to the general consensus in the media today. [...]
No exemption for Kings
Even though an official announcement is yet to be made, SARU seem set to deny the Kings’ request of playing more than two foreign players in a match day 22. [...]
Kings (still) hung out to dry
We’ve said this before and we’ll say it again – by taking far longer than was necessary (or defensible) to confirm the Kings’ Super Rugby inclusion, the South African Rugby Union effectively ended any possible chance they may have had to build a competitive squad ahead of the 2013 competition. The national body has had ample opportunity to right that wrong by taking various steps to mitigate the damage, but instead seem to prefer piling the pain on further. [...]
SARU assumes sole ownership of tests
In a move set to shake up the local rugby landscape, SARU yesterday announced that the national body would henceforth take full control of all test matches hosted in the country, rather than the current system where tests are essentially “franchised” out to the union at whose stadium they are held. [...]
SARU announces Player of the Year candidates
Celebrating what has been a pretty good year for the Sharks on the domestic front, no fewer than six player from the East coast have been included in SA Rugby’s short list of ten for the coveted “South African Rugby Player of the Year” award. [...]
Dixon hearing confirmed
SARU have just confirmed that Sharks hooker Pieter Dixon will attend a disciplinary hearing this evening. [...]
Kings, set up for failure?
20 Aug 12 09:05 by pierre_mackie | EP Kings, Original Content, Reader Submissions, Super Rugby | 16 Comments
SARU confirmed on Thursday that the Southern Kings will participate in the 2013 Super Rugby Competition, but this inclusion comes at the expense of the Lions. [...]
Kings in, Lions out
SARU have finally come to a decision regarding Super Rugby 2013, with the Lions missing out in favour of the Eastern Cape outfit. [...]
Lions fate decided today – we hope
Representatives of the 14 unions that make up the professional rugby landscape in South Africa will meet this morning to finally vote on the thorny issue of Super Rugby participation for 2013. After a huge amount of to-ing and fro-ing to date, we’re told that it will all come down to a very simple matter this morning – a straight vote as to whether the Southern Kings should replace the Golden Lions in Super Rugby as from next year. [...]
Boks call up de Jongh
SARU has just announced that WP midfielder Juan de Jongh has been called up to the Rugby Championship squad. [...]
The Kings Saga – Part 78
16 Jul 12 09:15 by Richard Ferguson | Currie Cup, EP Kings, Lions, Original Content, Super Rugby | 19 Comments
Weekend reports suggest that the Southern Kings have accepted a large sum of money from SARU to keep quiet and wait a few more years before taking part in Super Rugby. [...]
Pietersen call up now confirmed
After a bit of a false start earlier today on Twitter, Stormers fullback Joe Pietersen has now been confirmed as a late call-up to the Boks squad ahead of Saturday’s third test against England. [...]
Test rugby – Like a boss
I was in a fortunate position to attend the Springbok Test match against England at Mr Price Kings Park this weekend, thanks largely to BMW South Africa, who hosted a table in the SARU Hospitality marquee. Not only did I attend the Test as some form of VIP, but I was also lucky enough to take my better half, Juline, with me. [...]
