South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby)
South African teams set to join expanded Pro12
An agreement has been reached for South African rugby teams the Cheetahs and Southern Kings to enter the Pro12 pan-European competition after losing their Super Rugby status, according to multiple reports.
South Africa’s Rugby World Cup ambitions boosted as government ends bidding ban
New SA Rugby president seeks to secure World Cup bid, instigate reform
Mark Alexander has pledged to drive forward South Africa’s uncertain bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup and instigate reform in SA Rugby after being elected as the governing body’s new president today (Thursday).
Government ruling casts doubt over South Africa’s Rugby World Cup bid
The South African Rugby Union’s (SARU) bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup was dealt a blow today (Monday) after Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula banned it and three other national federations from hosting and bidding for international events over failings in meeting racial transformation targets in their respective sports.
Opta extends ICC partnership, Sportradar makes first African signing
Sports data provider Opta has agreed a data partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC), while rival firm Sportradar has struck a similar deal with the South African Rugby Union (SARU).
Namibia included as SARU expands historic Currie Cup
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has confirmed that the 2016 edition of its Currie Cup domestic competition will be expanded to include the Namibian national team.
South Africa free to enter World Cup after court abandons legal action
Pretoria’s High Court has abandoned a legal action aiming to ban South Africa’s national team from the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
South Africa facing Rugby World Cup exclusion threat
South Africa could be prevented from competing in the upcoming 2015 Rugby World Cup should legal action prove successful in Pretoria’s High Court tomorrow (Wednesday).
South Africa targets 2023 Rugby World Cup bid
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has confirmed its interest in bidding to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Super Rugby adds sixth SA franchise
Sanzar (South African, New Zealand and Australian Rugby) and the South African Rugby Union have confirmed that a sixth franchise from the country will play in Super Rugby from 2016 onwards.