David Moffett, former boss of the New Zealand Rugby Union, writing in The Press on 30 June 2007 labelled the South African Rugby Union an absolute disgrace. I think most of us would agree with him on that one – but he’s talking about the latest Springbok B-team fiasco, and not the usual goings on at SA Rugby HQ that regularly keep us amused. (more…)
Author: Rob
In a meeting of the Western Province Rugby board, convened on Friday to discuss former Springbok coach Nick Mallett’s position of Director of Rugby, it was decided that the role should include the responsibility of coaching the Stormers Super14 team. (more…)
Ex Cheetahs Super 14 coach and current Bok technical adviser Rassie Erasmus has become the front-runner for the post of Stormers coach for the 2008 Super14 competition. (more…)
This weekend’s rugby television, radio and web schedules and game broadcast times for the Currie Cup and Tri Nations\Bledisloe Cup: (more…)
Jake White was mobbed by rabid Australian journalists as the Bok coach touched down in Sydney with his Springbok ‘B’ team in tow. However, he was quick to put them in their place. (more…)
Australian rugby authorities and journalists continued their relentless attacks on Jake White and the Springboks for allegedly bringing out an under strength team to tour Australasia. (more…)
Richie McCaw spoke about the All Blacks chances of winning this year’s Rugby World Cup in France. (more…)
No sooner had Bob Skinstad and Jake White arrived in Sydney than they discovered that they had been robbed. (more…)
The ABSA Currie Cup enters its second week with the Valke facing the Free State Cheetahs in Brakpan on Friday. (more…)
Sharks CEO Brian van Zyl yesterday replied to claims that they had mistreated Skills Coach David Campese. (more…)