World Cup-winning former Springbok lock Albert van den Berg says his Scarlets pack is braced for a physical onslaught from a Springbok-enforced Vodacom Bulls on Friday. The former Bok lock, who joined the Welsh outfit in 2023 after a stint with the Lions, knows exactly what his side is up against as they face a […]
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SA Rugby have addressed concerns over a proposed private equity investment during a meeting of the Presidents’ Council in Cape Town on Wednesday. This comes after SA Rugby opted to postpone Thursday’s meeting to vote on the proposed private equity deal with US-based Ackerley Sports Group on government request. The meeting was scheduled to take
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SA Rugby has announced that Thursday’s meeting to vote on the proposed private equity deal with US-based Ackerley Sports Group has been postponed at government request. This comes after minister of sport Gayton McKenzie penned an open letter formally requesting the postponement of the general council meeting. The meeting was scheduled to take place in
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SA Rugby chief Rian Oberholzer has made it clear that the organization will not entertain any proposals to postpone Thursday’s general council meeting or consider alternative private equity bids. This comes after the four URC franchises – the Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Stormers – along with the Free State Cheetahs, Griquas and Boland, sent a
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South Africa sports minister Gayton McKenzie has formally requested the postponement of Thursday’s SA Rugby general council meeting, where a pivotal vote will take place on the proposed private equity deal with US-based Ackerley Sports Group. In an open letter to SA Rugby president Mark Alexander, minister McKenzie voiced his concerns over the deal, emphasising
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The Vodacom URC has confirmed that David Kriel is free to play after his red card in the clash between the Bulls and Ospreys last Saturday was rescinded. Kriel received a red card in the clash in Swansea after referee Eoghan Cross adjudged the utility back to have led with his forearm and elbow into
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Games between the DHL Stormers and Munster have produced some breathtaking moments, as the growing rivalry resumes in Cape Town on Saturday. Some breathtaking moments in our @Vodacom #URC battles with Munster. More to come at DHL Stadium on Saturday. #STOvMUN #iamastormer #dhldelivers pic.twitter.com/jjQds0vGuv — DHL Stormers (@THESTORMERS) October 15, 2024 Photo: Carl Fourie/Gallo Images
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The All Blacks on Wednesday ruled three experienced back row forwards out of the start of their Northern Hemisphere tour due to injury. Coach Scott Robertson confirmed Ethan Blackadder (calf), Luke Jacobson (fractured thumb) and Dalton Papali’i (hamstring) were deemed unfit to depart Thursday for the five-Test tour. Uncapped 21-year-old Wellington Hurricanes flanker Peter Lakai
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Jaque Fourie says while Lions are excited for next weekend’s clash with eight-time Vodacom URC champions Leinster in Dublin, they can’t take their eyes off Saturday’s match against giant-slayers Zebre. The Lions have made one of their best starts to a Vodacom URC campaign, following up back-to-back home bonus-point wins over Ulster and Edinburgh with
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The DHL Stormers are sticking to their guns as they prepare for their first home game against Munster, despite mixed results on their season-opening tour. After a rollercoaster three-match tour that saw the Cape-based side return home with one victory and two losses, the DHL Stormers are back home and looking to get their back
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