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Sharks bruiser calls it quits at 23

Former Junior Springbok skipper and Sharks loose forward George Cronje has reportedly retired from professional rugby due to persistent knee injuries.

Kolisi stars as Sharks sink Warriors

Bok captain Siya Kolisi marked his return to Durban with a try as the Sharks beat the Glasgow Warriors at Kings Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Ireland join red card resistance

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has joined France in voicing strong opposition to World Rugby’s proposed global trial of the 20-minute red card.

Keo & Zels: Red card the refs!

The match officiating in the URC has been diabolical, its time to invoke Head of Referees Tappe Henning to save our game.

SA Rugby pledges engagement on equity deal

SA Rugby have addressed concerns over a proposed private equity investment during a meeting of the Presidents’ Council in Cape Town on Wednesday.

SA Rugby postpones equity vote

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.

Sports minister makes equity deal plea

Sports minister Gayton McKenzie has requested the postponement of SA Rugby’s vote on the proposed private equity deal with US-based Ackerley Sports Group.

SA Rugby fires back over equity deal concerns

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.

‘Grateful’ Bok calls it quits

Springbok and Vodacom Bulls centre Lionel Mapoe has announced his retirement from rugby, calling time on a professional career that spanned nearly two decades.