SAREO elects De Lange as new chairperson
The South African Rugby Employers Organisation has elected Ettienne de Lange of the Valke as its new Chairperson. De Lange, who has been involved in the Valke’s structures for 25
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People on the Move – Laurian Johannes-Haupt
Former Junior Springbok Women head coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt has joined SA Rugby in a full-time capacity as Springbok Women assistant coach. In the process she becomes the first full-time female
SA Rugby chooses Rhino as official match ball supplier
SA Rugby has unveiled Rhino as its new match ball partner, as part of a newly-signed seven-year partnership. Rhino will provide match balls at international level for the Springbok men
Ambitious Aussies release plan to be No 1 rugby nation by 2029
Aim is to use Lions tour and men’s and women’s World Cups in 2027 and 2029 as a springboard, as TimesLive’s Nick Mulvenney reports. Rugby Australia has released an ambitious
Six Nations rebrand gets mixed reception
A new logo for the men’s Six Nations which aims to encapsulate the “electrifying action” of the tournament has attracted derision from many fans. Organisers unveiled the rebranding of the
Peyper to oversee new elite referees panel
SA Rugby has created a new “elite” referees panel to better prepare South African officials to make the step up to international level. The panel will be overseen by former
Cheetahs launch new jersey for EPCR Challenge Cup
The Toyota Cheetahs have unveiled a new jersey for the upcoming EPCR Challenge Cup 2024/25 season. According to a statement, the jersey design “pays homage to the team’s storied history
Ox Nché Launches “Salads Don’t Win Scrums” Christmas Jumper
Springbok and Hollywoodbets Sharks prop Retshegofaditswe ‘Ox’ Nché and his brand The Ox Kraal have teamed up with the United Rugby Championship to launch a limited edition Christmas jumper for
Etzebeth extends partnership with Berocca
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has extended his ambassador partnership with effervescent drink and vitamin tablets brand Berocca. The announcement came with Etzebeth on tour with the Boks in the UK,
Robinson elected World Rugby chair
Australian Brett Robinson has become the first World Rugby chair from the southern hemisphere, after narrowly beating former France international Abdelatif Benazzi to the governing body’s top job. Ex-Wallabies flanker