Mallett: SA Rugby must chop 10 provinces
Nick Mallett believes South African rugby would be in a stronger position if Ireland’s example was followed and the number of professional regional teams was slashed from 14 to four.
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Nick Mallett believes South African rugby would be in a stronger position if Ireland’s example was followed and the number of professional regional teams was slashed from 14 to four.
SA Rugby has come under fire for withdrawing an invitation to the Tel Aviv Heat to play in the Mzansi Challenge.
SA Rugby has officially confirmed the structure of South Africa’s domestic season for 2023, which will see an expanded eight-team Currie Cup Premier Division begin in March.
Experienced match official Rasta Rasivhenge was a notable exclusion when SA Rugby announced the national refereeing panel for 2023.
SA Rugby have promised that “constructive talks” are taking place between Rassie Erasmus and World Rugby as the director of rugby hinted at releasing another social media video.
Warren Gatland has called on SA Rugby to rein in Rassie Erasmus in the wake of his controversial social media posts highlighting officiating inconsistencies.
More tickets to the Springboks’ six home Tests will be released following the news that lockdown restrictions have been lifted in South Africa.
In a bold step to fast-track the development South Africa’s elite black rugby coaches and drive transformation, SA Rugby has been actively presenting its custom-made programme to equip outstanding emerging coaches with the skills to ply their trade at provincial and international level.
SA Rugby will again host the Champions Match in July, with a team of players selected by fans from the seven Currie Cup Premier sides to face Italy A.
Mark Alexander, president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), is eager to “accelerate” plans to grow the game following his re-election to the role in Cape Town on Friday.