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SA Rugby to launch ‘watershed’ women’s league
South Africa Rugby has detailed plans to launch a new women’s club competition with up to 150 centrally-contracted players, with the league potentially debuting as early as next year.
Oppo connects with Springboks handset deal
SA Rugby, governing body of South African rugby union, has agreed a new sponsorship deal with Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer Oppo
Nike returns to the Springboks, replacing Asics in new kit deal
SA Rugby, governing body of South African rugby union, has rekindled a relationship with Nike, signing the US sportswear and equipment manufacturer as its new technical apparel provider from 2023
SA Rugby adds Toyota as new sponsor ahead of Wales series
SA Rugby, the governing body of rugby union in South Africa, has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with automotive company Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM)
SA Rugby posts R8.9m surplus as Alexander re-elected as president
South Africa Rugby has reported a surplus of R8.9m (€536,000/$564,000) for the 2021 financial year, while its president Mark Alexander has been re-elected for another four years.
SA Rugby opens new sponsorship category with AfriSam addition
South Africa Rugby (SA Rugby) has added building materials provider AfriSam to its sponsorship portfolio.
The three-year deal makes AfriSam the first company in the category to sponsor SA Rugby
Vodacom commits to URC as South African market title sponsor
South African telco Vodacom has become the South African market title sponsor of the pan-national United Rugby Championship for the next four seasons, from 2021-22 to 2024-25
South Africa makes Rugby Championship offer
SA Rugby, the governing body of rugby union in South Africa, has offered to host the remainder of the 2021 Rugby Championship following the cancellation of fixtures in New Zealand
Cape Town to stage three remaining Lions Tests behind closed doors
The remainder of the British & Irish Lions’ tour of South Africa will take place in Cape Town amid ongoing concerns relating to the Covid-19 pandemic.
SA quartet join as Pro14 becomes United Rugby Championship in CVC era
Cross-border rugby union competition the Pro14 has today (Tuesday) announced it has forged an agreement with four South African clubs to launch as the United Rugby Championship, with talks being held over…
Powerade tops up sponsor roster for Lions tour
Coca-Cola Company’s global hydration brand, Powerade, has signed on as the latest sponsor of the British & Irish Lions’ forthcoming rugby union tour to South Africa.
MTN extends headline sponsorship of SA Rugby
Telco MTN has renewed its headline sponsorship of South Africa’s men’s rugby union team and has also been confirmed as a principal partner of the British and Irish Lions’ upcoming tour of the country.
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South Africa to stage Lions tour after contingency plans rejected
The British & Irish Lions’ tour of South Africa will go ahead as scheduled this summer after an agreement was reached with the South African Rugby Union.
Rugby Australia offers guarantees for Lions tour staging
Rugby Australia has offered a minimum guarantee to cover the costs of the forthcoming British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa, and return a profit, in what is said to be a potentially decisive move…
Rugby Australia offers to host Lions tour
Rugby Australia has offered to host the British & Irish Lions’ tour to South Africa, with a view to bolstering its bid to stage the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Carling to title sponsor South Africa’s Currie Cup rugby tournament
South African Breweries has further enhanced its long-running association with South Africa Rugby after agreeing a three-season deal for its Carling Black Label beer brand to title sponsor club competition…
South Africa withdraw from Rugby Championship
The Rugby Championship organiser Sanzaar has announced South Africa will not travel to Australia to play in the 2020 championship
South African teams to leave Super Rugby
SA Rugby has voted to withdraw its four teams from Super Rugby and will look at entering them in the European Pro14 competition