Jared Wright 03 Mar 2026 SA Rugby boss: Why New Zealand and South Africa may never host a Rugby World Cup again SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer doubts that the Rugby World Cup will return to South Africa or New Zealand. Rugby World Cup
Jared Wright 25 Jan 2026 SA Rugby boss believes ‘first credible attempt’ for a global calendar has a ‘good chance’ but New Zealand the ‘biggest challenge’ "We have a good chance of getting through this time," SA Rugby's CEO has a positive outlook ahead of the crunch meeting over a global calendar. Internationals
Jared Wright 25 Jan 2026 Tony Brown position ‘very clear’ as SA Rugby to ‘finalise’ talks with Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks assistants SA Rugby are hoping to finalise the contract extensions for Rassie Erasmus' assistant coaches including attack coach Tony Brown. South Africa
Jared Wright 14 Dec 2025 SA Rugby boss: ‘Genius’ Rassie Erasmus has taken us to the next level after ‘high-performance’ overhaul SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer hails the work that Rassie Erasmus did in resetting the high-performance structures. South Africa
Jared Wright 12 Dec 2025 South Africa target Rugby World Cup title as SA Rugby boss reveals change that will ‘dramatically assist’ bid SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer has set an audacious goal for South Africa. South Africa
Jared Wright 11 Dec 2025 SA Rugby boss drops biggest hint as to who may replace Rassie Erasmus as Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has extended his contract through to 2031, but SA Rugby already have plans for his successor. South Africa
Jared Wright 16 Aug 2025 Springboks v Wallabies: SA Rugby boss satisfied despite failing to sell-out Ellis Park Why Ellis Park has not sold out for the Springboks' Rugby Championship opener. South Africa
David Skippers 05 Jun 2025 SA Rugby reveals how their financial future is looking compared to global rivals The South African Rugby Union look set to report a profit for this year. South Africa
Colin Newboult 25 May 2025 SA Rugby make stance clear on Club World Cup as CEO claims it will ‘force our teams to take the Champions Cup seriously’ South Africa have given their view on the prospective Club World Cup. South Africa
Jared Wright 06 Mar 2025 SA Rugby chief: ‘Feels like Springboks get punished by World Rugby for becoming world champions’ SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer feels that World Rugby changes laws to target the Springboks. South Africa
James While 01 Jan 2025 SA Rugby partners with ‘one of the biggest names’ in the game to supply the Springboks and domestic competitions SA Rugby have announced a key partnership that is effective from today. South Africa
Colin Newboult 22 Dec 2024 ‘They kicked us out’ – SA Rugby chief concerned Champions Cup ‘criticism’ could lead to Super Rugby scenario SA Rugby's CEO has warned against criticising the Champions Cup over the travel factor. South Africa
David Skippers 06 Dec 2024 SA Rugby receives fresh equity deal proposal from NEW consortium The South African Rugby Union have reportedly received another proposal from a new consortium to become the governing body's equity partner. South Africa
Colin Newboult 14 Oct 2024 SA Rugby’s position on 20-minute red cards as global law trial looms SA Rugby's view, who are aligned with both the north and the south, could be vital when the World Rugby meeting takes place in November. South Africa
David Skippers 04 Oct 2024 South Africa’s provincial unions to make big call in bid to ‘catch up with peers off the field’ The South African Rugby Union's 14 provincial union are set to make a big decision on rugby's commercial future in South Africa later this month. South Africa
David Skippers 12 May 2024 SA Rugby boss accused of nepotism over organisation of Springboks v Ireland Tests South African provincial unions are upset because a company run by the son of SA Rugby boss Rian Oberholzer is set to organise South Africa's Tests with Ireland. South Africa
David Skippers 16 Feb 2024 ‘Not now, not ever’ – Springboks chief addresses sale fears amid financial concerns SA Rugby chief executive Rian Oberholzer has written an open letter to South Africans in which he addresses a potential private equity deal. South Africa
David Skippers 08 Dec 2023 SA Rugby boss signs new two-year contract extension Rian Oberholzer has extended his stint as SA Rugby's chief executive for a further two years, the governing body confirmed on Friday. South Africa
Dylan Coetzee 06 Apr 2023 South Africa: Task team formed to ‘consider’ World Rugby’s tackle height recommendations SA Rugby has established a task team to consider the tackle height recommendations made by World Rugby at club and school levels. South Africa
