Organisation: South African Rugby

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Springboks’ demise a sign of World Rugby’s deeper malaise

If last Saturday proved a pretty humbling experience for South African rugby, it wasn’t a great week for the game’s governing body, World Rugby, either.

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Van Graan won’t be joined by director of rugby

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Munster confirm Erasmus will leave them in December

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Rassie Erasmus farewell to Munster today

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Joe Schmidt hoping Steve Hansen will prove lucky for Ireland

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Munster boss says there have been ‘formal and informal chats’ with South Africans

Rassie Erasmus has sent a shockwave through Munster Rugby by choosing not to unequivocally shoot down speculation he is in talks with South African Rugby about a return to his previous role as high performance manager in his homeland.

Tue, 28 Mar, 2017

South Africa bid to host 2023 Rugby World Cup scuppered by race row

South Africa - Ireland’s chief rivals in the battle to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup - will not be permitted to bid for the event, according to their Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2016

Munster Rugby’s fate now in the hands of Rassie Erasmus

Chief executive Garrett Fitzgerald ushered in a new era for Munster Rugby by insisting incoming director of rugby Johan “Rassie” Erasmus would not undermine existing head coach Anthony Foley.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2016

Springboks skipper Smit out to reclaim pride from the Lions

JOHN SMIT is hoping “to put things right” when the Lions tour South Africa later this year.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2009

Marinos: SA Rugby committed to Super 14

South African Rugby has moved quickly to quash rumours the country is considering ending its involvement in the Super 14 to join the European-based Magners League.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2009

South Africans deny interest in moving to Magners League

South African Rugby has today moved to quash rumours that it is interested in joining the Magners League.

Tue, 17 Feb, 2009

Lions tour date confirmed

The date for the tour match between the British & Irish Lions and a Coastal XV has been confirmed.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2009

South Africa rugby refutes emblem claims

South African rugby’s governing body have denied they are using the Springbok emblem illegally.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2008

Ireland ready for acid test

WITH Irish rugby’s finest already safely ensconced in base camp in picturesque Cape Town, thoughts of an historic first test victory on South African soil are closer to reality than ever before.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2004

Boks hit by race row

A new race row threatens to overshadow the Springboks’ biggest game in four years after South African Rugby Union boss Mvuleli Ncula today voiced concerns that the side selected to take on the All Blacks is too white.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2003

Rugby star sacked after racism claim

A white South African rugby star has been sacked from the World Cup training squad after allegedly refusing to share a room with a black team-mate, it was reported today.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2003

All Blacks step toward regaining cup as Springboks consider Six Nations move

NEW ZEALAND took a step towards regaining the Bledisloe Cup when they beat Australia 12-6 in a scrappy Tri-nations match on Saturday.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2002

Springboks ponder Six Nations option

South African officials are considering the possibility of switching their international calendar to play in Europe.

Sun, 14 Jul, 2002