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Currie Cup gets thumbs up

SA Rugby has confirmed that the 2024 Currie Cup will go ahead as scheduled after an agreement was reached on a new groundbreaking player management model.

Springbok teammates Damian Willemse of the Stormers and Willie le Roux of the Bulls embrace after the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

URC chief hails SA impact

Chief executive Martin Anayi has attributed much of the robust growth of the @Vodacom #URC to South Africa’s participation.

Currie Cup call to impact URC?

SA Rugby are facing a crucial decision over the Currie Cup which could impact the start of the next Vodacom URC season after a ruling over player rest periods.

Springboks, Kolisi honoured for World Cup triumph

The Springboks added prestigious continental awards to their impressive list of accolades following their back-to-back World Cup titles last year, when they received the Team of the Year and Sportsman of the Year awards at the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Sports Awards in Lusaka, Zambia on Saturday.

SA Rugby start search for Bok Women’s ‘Rassie’

SA Rugby is to advertise for a full-time Springbok Women’s fifteens head coach ahead of the 2025 World Cup.

epa10946241 South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis trophy after the team won the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa in Saint-Denis, France, 28 October 2023. EPA/YOAN VALAT

SA Rugby ‘very happy’ with transformation progress

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the latest internal audit of the Strategic Transformation Development Plan 2030 (STDP 2030) paints a picture of a sport tracking firmly in the right direction.

SA Rugby happy with Varsity Cup tackle change

SA Rugby expressed their delight with the positive approach from coaches and players in the Varsity Cup to the new tackle height law introduced to the community game in South Africa this year.

Junior Boks surprise with overseas pick

The Junior Springboks have reportedly left local rugby bosses concerned after naming a France-based player in the squad for the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship.

Toyota Cheetahs celebrating during the 2023 Currie Cup Final between the Cheetahs and the Pumas at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State on 24 June 2023 © Charle Lombard/BackpagePix

Currie Cup in jeopardy

The 2024 edition of the Currie Cup is under major threat of being called off due to a reported boardroom battle over the workloads of professional players.

of New Zealand, not pictured, during the Steinlager Series match between New Zealand and Ireland at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand.

SA Rugby should red card Kiwi tackle madness

SA Rugby’s support of the New Zealand-driven 20-minute red card makes little sense in the context of the changes that have happened at amateur and professional level in South Africa.