People on the Move – Nozipho Jafta
The naming rights to Kings Park Stadium have been acquired by gambling brand Hollywoodbets. The 52,000-capacity venue in Durban is home to the Sharks, and will be renamed the Hollywoodbets Kings
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SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux Loses Appeal
SA Rugby Union CEO Jurie Roux has lost an appeal and been ordered to repay Stellenbosch University R37 million. According to a News24 report, an arbitrator found that the money
Jucwa Celebrates Inaugural Pendoring Commentator Award
Masomelele Jucwa is celebrating being named the first ever winner of the Pendoring Commentator Award at the Hollard Sport Industry Awards. The SuperSport Xhosa rugby commentator picked up the inaugural
People on the Move: Harold Verster
Harold Verster will step down as Managing Director of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs at the end of November, after 28 years at the helm. Verster is the longest-serving rugby
SA Rugby and Energade Renew Sponsorship
SA Rugby and Energade have announced an extension of their partnership for another two-and-half-years as the Springboks’ official sports drink supplier. This is a partnership that started back in 1999,
Sharks Launch Post-Career Programme for Players
The Sharks have launched a ‘Players First Programme’, which the rugby franchise says will focus on a “holistic approach to player development”. The programme’s goal is to help players with life after rugby. “A
Toyota and Cheetahs Launch New Rugby Competition
Toyota SA in conjunction with the Cheetahs have unveiled the first installment of the Toyota Challenge, a brand-new rugby competition. Five teams – two from abroad – are going to
Richelieu Brandy to Sponsor the Bulls
The Vodacom Bulls have concluded a sponsorship agreement with Richelieu Brandy. “It is a privilege to have Richelieu Brandy adding value to our side and more so to our supporters,”
Vaccinated Fans in SA Allowed to Watch Adult Rugby
SA Rugby has advised its member unions that fully vaccinated supporters will be allowed to return to club and professional rugby matches. That’s within the limits announced by the Minister
SA Rugby Takes Administrative Control of WP Rugby
SA Rugby has invoked its constitutional power and taken administrative control of the Western Province Rugby Football Union. That’s following a decision by SA Rugby’s Executive Council. Experienced former SA