Mark Alexander

Lukhanyo Am of South Africa A scores a try during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour rugby match between South Africa A and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 14 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

SA Rugby congratulates Am on World Rugby nomination

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has congratulated Lukhanyo Am after the Springbok centre was shortlisted for the International Rugby Players Men’s Try of the Year Award.

SA Rugby losses millions due to crowdless Lions tour

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the organisation lost hundreds of millions due to the government’s no-crowd policy during the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa.

Western Province Rugby Zelt Marais court

Willemse on big salary as SA Rugby takes over ‘reckless’ WP

A joint SA Rugby committee has been appointed to intervene in Western Province’s affairs to assess if any ‘reckless decisions and spending’ have been made.

Alexander laments lack of transformation at franchise level

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has addressed the lack of transformation at provincial level after only three unions managed to achieve the set targets last season.

Government to assist with Lions tour logistics

Mark Alexander says with the help of government, SA Rugby will be able to navigate the challenges posed by Covid-19 despite the fact that the original Lions tour schedule is subject to review due to the pandemic and its predicted progression.

Alexander pleads to keep Lions tour in SA, boost economy

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander is desperate to boost the economy by clearing any impediments to South Africa hosting the British & Irish Lions tour.

Boland Rugby president passes away

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has expressed his condolences to the family of Boland Rugby Union president Ivan Pekeur, who passed away on Sunday in Worcester.

SA Rugby eyes 2021 home Tests

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed they are in discussion with World Rugby to gain permission to arrange at least three Tests before the Boks play the Lions next year.

Investigation into death of Border player under way

SA Rugby is investigating a breach of Covid-19 regulations during which a young rugby player from a Border club tragically passed away after picking up a serious injury during a tournament match.