ARTICLES RELATING TO SARU

SARU has sights on 2023 RWC

2013-05-10 07:43

SARU CEO Jurie Roux says the national body is in a good financial state and has plans on bidding to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

High praise for SA rugby

2013-05-06 17:48

Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett has praised the structures set up by the South African Rugby Union in recent times.

Bok contract group finalised

2013-04-24 14:31
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The South African Rugby Union has announced that 15 players have been awarded Springbok contracts for 2013.

SARU announces R6.2m profit

2013-04-05 13:38

The South African Rugby Union has reported a group profit before taxation of R6.2 million for the year ended 31 December 2012.

SARU launches Bok museum

2013-03-27 15:54

The South African Rugby union has announced plans for the opening of a new rugby museum in Cape Town on September 24.

Fans slam 'soft' SARU

2013-03-19 13:26

Sport24 readers have criticised SARU after their apparent u-turn on the number of foreign players allowed by the Kings.

Roux: SARU won't be bullied

2013-02-27 17:03

SARU is pursuing legal action to protect its sponsors’ rights in the Super Rugby match between the Sharks and Stormers.

Watson praises Jordaan

2013-02-26 14:43

Andre Watson, the general manager of referees at Saru, has praised referee Marlize Jordaan, who made history at the weekend.

SARU wishes Juan Smith well

2013-02-12 13:18

The South African Rugby Union has thanked Springbok flank Juan Smith for his services to rugby and wished him well for his future.

SARU fights school doping

2013-01-30 15:47

South African rugby bosses have backed a new anti-doping education and testing programme for high schools.

SARU 'think-tank' in action

2013-01-18 13:27

A new high performance 'think-tank' of top rugby coaches has been established by the South African Rugby Union.

SARU wins IRB award

2012-12-08 14:46

SARU has been awarded the IRB Development Award 2012 for its innovative and practical approach to player development.

SARU unveils 33rd 'mobile gym'

2012-12-06 17:09

SARU has extended its innovative Mobile Team Training System to a 33rd location - in Springbok in the Northern Cape.

Community Cup field confirmed

2012-11-13 15:36

The 20-team field for the inaugural Community Cup for SA’s top club rugby teams has been confirmed by the SA Rugy Union.

SARU warns over email scam

2012-11-12 11:21

The South African Rugby Union is alerting people to an email version of a Rugby World Cup scam aimed at Springbok supporters.

Ref Jaftha to make Test debut

2012-11-05 11:08

Highly-rated SA referee Jason Jaftha will make his Test debut later this month, the South African Rugby Union has announced.

Record audience for CC

2012-11-02 12:44

The Absa Currie Cup season broke television broadcast records, the South African Rugby Union has announced.

Rugby commits to transformation

2012-10-31 21:07

SARU has concluded its transformation indaba with delegates signing a declaration confirming rugby's commitment to the issue.

Lambie still to get ‘splinters’?

2012-10-29 07:01

Early smoke signals suggest Pat Lambie has no guarantee of exposure to the No 10 slot on the Bok tour, writes Rob Houwing.

SARU names U-17 squad

2012-10-24 16:39

SARU has named a squad to attend the second SA Sevens U-17 training camp in preparation for the Australian Youth Olympics.

Ten up for top SARU award

2012-10-17 14:47
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The 10 finalists for the SARU Rugby Player of the Year 2012 have been finalised, following a new public consultation process.

What next from SA Rugby?

2012-10-16 11:30

The sooner SA Rugby answer the questions posed, the sooner the Lions/Kings saga can be put to bed, writes Graeme Joffe.

SARU reject Kings request

2012-10-06 09:16

SARU has kept its cap on foreign players in the Super Rugby to two per team rejecting a request by the Southern Kings for more.

SA Rugby need to answer...

2012-10-05 13:45
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Graeme Joffe questions SARU's involvement and motives in the farcical Lions/Kings debacle ahead of next year's Super Rugby.

SARU unveils Community Cup

2012-09-20 11:38

The revival of club rugby in SA received a major boost with the launch of a new tournament for non-university clubs.

 

SA refs lauded for Sevens feats

2013-05-08 15:05

SARU has congratulated referees Marius van der Westhuizen and Rasta Rasivhenge for feats achieved at the recent Glasgow Sevens.

SARU bosses awarded 107% bonus hike

2013-05-02 12:12

Despite the huge profit slump it suffered last year, the South African Rugby Union's two full executive members received massive salary and bonus increases.

SARU mourns Von Solms' death

2013-04-06 10:53

SARU has expressed its shock at the passing of Gerda von Solms, the chief executive of the Free State Rugby Union.

MEC weighs in on unruly fans

2013-04-04 09:00

Western Cape sports MEC Ivan Meyer has proposed strict new measures to deal with unruly sporting fans, according to a report.

SANZAR: No Kings suspension

2013-03-20 14:27
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SANZAR CEO Greg Peters has ruled out proposed punishments for the Kings after they fielded three foreigners, breaching SARU’s rules.

Janez, Jeannie D go shirtless for Bokdays

2013-03-15 14:01

Top Billing presenters Janez Vermeiren and Jeannie D have both gone shirtless in a new video highlighting the run-up to the big reveal of the new Springbok jersey.

SARU fails to pay ad invoices

2013-02-27 12:32

No advertising space will be sold at Newlands and Kings Park during 2013 after SARU failed to pay last year's outstanding bill.

New scrum laws for schools

2013-02-13 11:18

New scrum laws to make amateur rugby safer will come into effect at club and schools level as the season gets underway.

Luyt had cardiac problem

2013-02-01 17:37

Businessman and former national rugby boss Louis Luyt was struggling with cardiac problems before his death, his family has said.

SARU referees fit and ready

2013-01-29 13:24

Meticulous planning, preparation and hard work by SA’s top referees are why they consistently rank among the best in the world.

Former Bok in SARU role

2012-12-14 14:05

Former Springbok prop Robbie Kempson has been appointed as one of the new provincial academy managers, SARU has announced.

Boks in new four-team event

2012-12-06 18:15

The Springboks will host Scotland, Samoa and Italy in an exciting new four-team tournament from next year.

Boks to play in Nelspruit

2012-12-06 16:55

The Springboks will play in Nelspruit for the first time next year after an exciting new Incoming Tour event was announced by SARU.

The Lions sleep tonight...

2012-11-13 10:45

Graeme Joffe doesn't think the Lions could've handled the John Mitchell case any worse and have opened themselves up for introspection.

What Bok tour?

2012-11-08 09:48

With interest in the Bok tour seemingly at an all-time low, Tank Lanning looks into what has been done to turn people off.

Ra-ra: SA Rugby's transforming

2012-11-05 09:32

There was so much ra-ra-ra at the SARU indaba, Graeme Joffe wonders if there was enough time for tea and koekies...

Habana bags best player award

2012-11-01 21:39
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Springbok and Western Province winger Bryan Habana has been named South African Rugby Player of the Year for the third time.

Mbalula: SARU taking the lead

2012-10-30 16:53

Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has commended the SA Rugby Union for taking the lead in fast-tracking transformation in the sport.

CSA, SARU and SAFA meet

2012-10-25 14:04

While they fiercely compete for fans, the chief executives of CSA, SARU and SAFA believe there is a need for co-operation.

SA Rugby needs a shake up!

2012-10-19 10:17

The SA Rugby Union should call "time out" and take a good look at themselves in the mirror, writes Graeme Joffe.

SA Rugby responds...

2012-10-17 09:42

It's a start. SARU have responded to Graeme Joffe's questions... but their answers have led to even more uncertainty and confusion.

SA welcome women's sevens

2012-10-12 15:19

SARU has welcomed the inclusion of South African women's side in the first leg of the inaugural Women's Sevens World Series.

Hoskins deplores assault

2012-10-06 09:16

An assault on Buntu Ondala, the president of the Border Rugby Union, has been deplored by Oregan Hoskins, the president of SARU.

SARU leave Newlands offices

2012-09-28 12:05

The South African Rugby Union is moving offices after 17 years at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa in Newlands.

SARU: SA can't keep all talent

2012-09-13 18:05

It is an "unrealistic expectation" to think that SARU can keep all its top talent in this country, SARU boss Jurie Roux has said.

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