Good audience numbers for 2024 Currie Cup
Nielsen Sports SA has released its latest audience data for the 2024 Carling Currie Cup rugby tournament, revealing impressive growth across viewership metrics, despite fewer broadcast hours and a reduced
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SA Rugby launches clothing range
SA Rugby has launched a range of off-field Springbok-themed clothing for everyday work and leisure wear. The range – which includes polo shirts, formal shirts, tee-shirts and quarter-zip tops among
World Rugby and Fanatics sign exclusive global merchandise deal
World Rugby has signed an exclusive global partnership with licensed sports merchandise giant Fanatics, which will run until 2029. The multi-year pact covers the England 2025 and Australia 2029 Women’s
SA Rugby undergoes restructure
SA Rugby has concluded a restructuring process that it says will ensure greater emphasis on participation at amateur level, including the creation of two new fit-for-purpose departments. The changes are
Van Reenen departs Cheetahs position
The Free State Cheetahs have announced that CEO Ross van Reenen will conclude his three-year contract with the Cheetahs on 30 November. Van Reenen will not continue in the role,
Cantwell leaves SA Rugby
SA Rugby’s High-Performance Manager for Women’s Rugby, Lynne Cantwell, is set to leave the organisation. Cantwell is returning to her native Ireland and will join the Irish Rugby Football Union
Santam partners with Toyota Cheetahs in long-term sponsorship deal
The Free State Cheetahs has announced a new partnership with Santam, which will become an associate partner of the Toyota Cheetahs for the next three-and-a-half years. As part of this
United Rugby Championship showing viewership growth – Nielsen
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is showing significant growth in viewership, according to Nielsen Sports SA. This is despite an overall decline in pay-TV subscriptions in South Africa. According to
DHL Stormers 2024/25 home and away jerseys revealed
The DHL Stormers home and away jerseys for the 2024/25 season have been revealed and are on sale now from the official online stores. The new home and away replica
People on the Move – Marius Schoeman
Springbok Sevens High Performance Manager, Marius Schoeman, is leaving SA Rugby and will take up a new position as CEO of the SA Rugby Legends Association on 1 November. Schoeman