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PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 19: Springboks line up during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

SA Rugby, unions at odds over Bok Tests

Six major unions and SA Rugby are set for a critical clash over Test match rights this week, with the controversial Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) deal in the balance.

Embrose Papier of the Bulls feeds the scrum during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 23 December 2022

SA teams must ‘apply’ to keep URC spots

SA Rugby (SARU) has notified the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers that they must apply to continue participating in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship next season.

Gayton all for the ‘greater good of SA rugby’

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie weighing in on the proposed SA Rugby equity deal vote was not political interference but an act of sincerity, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Sports minister makes equity deal plea

Sports minister Gayton McKenzie has requested the postponement of SA Rugby’s vote on the proposed private equity deal with US-based Ackerley Sports Group.

SA Rugby to make private equity call

The membership of the SA Rugby Union (SARU) will be given the opportunity to determine the sport’s commercial future later this month.

Boks to copy All Blacks brand plan

The Springboks are reportedly organising a global media event before the world champions’ November Tests, where they will offer unprecedented access to 28 players.

SA Rugby targets foreign sponsor

The Springbok brand has “outgrown the South African market,” prompting SA Rugby’s decision to close a R1.3-billion equity partnership with US investment firm Ackerley.

SA Rugby weighs in on Siya’s ‘buy-out’

SA Rugby has firmly dismissed speculation regarding their reported involvement in the early termination of Siya Kolisi’s contract with French club Racing 92.