Where are SA rugby’s black coaches?
Following a statement from a group of coaches and ex-players highlighting inequalities within the local rugby system, we look back at an investigation conducted by SA Rugby magazine last year.
Craig Lewis
Van Wyk has benefited from Kiwi influence
More South African backs should look to New Zealand to further their careers, writes Andre-Pierre Cronje in a letter to the editor.
Chiliboy: Rugby players must speak out about broken system
Chiliboy Ralepelle believes the decision for him to captain the Boks in an ‘unofficial’ match against a World XV in 2006 was a ‘political call’ as he urged black rugby players to speak out about their experiences of racism.
Alexander: We’ve failed black coaches
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says ‘there has undoubtedly been a failure to provide opportunities for black coaches’, but reiterated the plan to deliver on a ‘fast-track programme’.
Revised Rugby Champs could kick off in November
A six-week competition in New Zealand from early November until mid-December looks to be the prospective plan for a revised Rugby Championship.
NZ ‘open’ to hosting Rugby Champs
New Zealand’s Sport and Recreation Minister, Grant Robertson, has confirmed the government would be ‘open’ to hosting the Rugby Championship as long as the safety of its people can be assured.
Sanzaar looks to New Zealand to host Rugby Champs
Sanzaar has confirmed that New Zealand is currently the favoured option to possibly host a revised Rugby Championship in one central location later this year.
NZR boss: South Africa, Argentina are all in
NZR CEO Mark Robinson says there is a possibility South Africa and Argentina could be allowed to conduct preparation for a revised Rugby Championship in New Zealand.
There’s nothing quite like a Lions tour
Confirmation of the British & Irish Lions tour dates to South Africa in 2021 provides cause for excitement and anticipation when it’s needed most, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Carter just misses out on Blues debut
A ‘tight calf’ has prevented Dan Carter from potentially making his highly-anticipated Blues debut in Saturday’s Super Rugby Aotearoa clash with the Hurricanes.
