SA URC franchises set for cash injection

Becoming a Vodacom URC shareholder will have major financial implications for SA Rugby and its four franchises. SA Rugby president Mark Alexander recently informed union members that the governing body is now officially a shareholder in the URC – a milestone that was...

Boks, All Blacks ignore colour-blind policy

The All Blacks and Springboks will stick with tradition when they clash at Eden Park on Saturday, despite World Rugby’s push for teams to wear more contrasting kits for colour-blind spectators. According to The Post, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Scott Robertson’s...

Coetzee captains Bulls, Serfontein starts

Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee will lead the Vodacom Bulls in their final Currie Cup match of the season against the Cheetahs at Loftus on Saturday. Coach Johan Ackermann, who has stepped in to manage the transition between the Currie Cup and Vodacom URC, has...

Injury ends Du Preez’s Bok year

Jean-Luc du Preez is unlikely to feature for the Springboks again this year. The 30-year-old, 14-Test loose forward was set to start at No 8 against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday before suffering a knee injury in training on Tuesday. It comes two weeks after...