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Vodacom Super Rugby return gathers momentum
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Vodacom Super Rugby return gathers momentum

The announcement by Rugby Australia that it has confirmed the five teams that will compete in the revised Super Rugby competition signals further momentum in the return of top-level rugby within SANZAAR’s stakeholder countries. New Zealand and Australia will be the first National Unions to see the return of professional rugby anywhere in the world. […]

SA Rugby keen to get back to action, plans in place
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SA Rugby keen to get back to action, plans in place

SA Rugby was collaborating with Government on return-to-train protocols with a view to resuming competitive action in August – if not earlier – Jurie Roux, CEO of the organisation, said on Monday. Roux said that SA Rugby’s 500-page return-to-play manual had been in the hands of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture for some […]

Willemse ready to 'step up' for DHL Stormers
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Willemse ready to ‘step up’ for DHL Stormers

Damian Willemse is no longer the youngster in the DHL Stormers squad and feels ready to step up and produce consistent performances as playmaker once rugby resumes. Although just 22 years old, Willemse is in his fourth season as a DHL Stormers player, having made his debut back in 2017 when he was just 18. […]

Infinetix joins WP Rugby team as official IT supplier
3 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Infinetix joins WP Rugby team as official IT supplier

Infinetix have joined the Western Province Rugby team as official IT supplier, providing valuable technological equipment for use by players and management. Infinetix have been dominant leaders in the IT industry over the last 12 years, with a national footprint in most major provinces in South Africa. The company specialises in Enterprise Solutions, Platform Integration […]

SA Rugby welcomes return-to-train news
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SA Rugby welcomes return-to-train news

SA Rugby on Saturday welcomed an announcement that professional sports teams could begin the process of returning to training under Level 3 lockdown easing. Mr Nathi Mthethwa, the Minister for Sports, Arts and Culture, made the announcement at a briefing on Saturday as he reported on the Department’s COVID-19 sector relief fund. VIDEO: Remember this […]

Top Cape Town sports teams in Esports competition
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Top Cape Town sports teams in Esports competition

The DHL Stormers, Cape Cobras and Cape Town City FC are set to play in the EsportSA #3teams1city Super Challenge commencing in June. Events have been cancelled and seasons suspended. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the most significant disruption to the worldwide sporting calendar since World War II. Although some training and leagues have resumed, […]

SANZAAR/Six Nations working on global rugby calendar
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SANZAAR/Six Nations working on global rugby calendar

Following the World Rugby meetings in March this year, SANZAAR and the Six Nations (“the Nations”) have been working closely over the lockdown period against a set of key principles between the parties, to develop and agree proposals for an aligned global calendar. Even though there may be different preferences, from the outset the Nations […]

Dobson 'thrilled' with DHL Stormers squad
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Dobson ‘thrilled’ with DHL Stormers squad

DHL Stormers Head Coach John Dobson is ‘thrilled’ with the players he and his coaching team have at their disposal going forward following an uncertain period in South African rugby. The DHL Stormers managed to hold on to the majority of their players through a 21-day ‘transfer window’ which formed part of the South African […]

Du Toit commits to WP Rugby
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Du Toit commits to WP Rugby

World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit has withdrawn the contract termination notification submitted last week and committed his future to Western Province Rugby. This contract extension means that Du Toit will remain with the DHL Stormers until at least the end of the British and Irish Lions tour next year and will […]

Bok fullback Gelant signs with WP Rugby
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Bok fullback Gelant signs with WP Rugby

Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant has signed with Western Province Rugby, adding considerable experience and pedigree to the DHL Stormers backline. The fleet-footed World Cup winner, who turns 25 on Wednesday, is one of the most exciting outside backs in South Africa and will add firepower to a DHL Stormers backline which already features the likes […]

WP Rugby players commit to exciting future in the wake of significant rugby turmoil
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WP Rugby players commit to exciting future in the wake of significant rugby turmoil

Western Province Rugby’s players have committed to an exciting future under the leadership of a strong management team led by inspirational Head Coach John Dobson and World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi. The squad includes seven Springboks along with exciting up-and-coming players, and puts WP Rugby in a strong position coming out of the extraordinary […]

Rugby Industry Financial Impact Plan announced
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Rugby Industry Financial Impact Plan announced

Rugby industry stakeholders have confirmed pay cuts and other economies to slice up to R1.2bn from the sport’s budget by the end of the year. The plan was collectively designed and concluded by organisations representing SA Rugby, provincial unions, players and rugby industry employees. Thursday, 14 May at midnight was the cut off for individuals […]