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The Springboks could be part of a private equity sale

South African Rugby in $75m private equity sale talks

South African Rugby have confirmed they are in talks with United States-based Ackerley Sports Group over a private equity sale in the shareholding of their commercial activities, as reports suggest a cash injection of $75million for the union.

Rugby • 14 Feb 24

Bismarck du Plessis has been suspended for three games

Du Plessis banned for three games after Kendellen red

Vodacom Bulls hooker Bismarck du Plessis will serve a three-match suspension for the red card he recieved against Munster in the United Rugby Championship last week.

Rugby • 22 Mar 22

Marcel Coetzee has made 11 appearances for Ulster this season, scoring eight tries

Ulster's Coetzee in race to be fit to face Ospreys

Ulster will have wait until later in the week to decide whether backrower Marcell Coetzee will be available for selection for Friday night's visit of Ospreys at Kingspan Stadium.

Rugby • 23 Feb 21

South Africa will continue playing in the Rugby Championship

South Africa commit to Rugby Championship for 10 years

South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to the Rugby Championship for the next decade, organizers SANZAAR said, bringing an end to speculation the world champions may look to join Europe's Six Nations.

Rugby • 04 Nov 20

Semenya to race 800m for first time since gender ban

Caster Semenya will race in the 800m at the Stanford Diamond League on 30 June in her first outing over the distance since she launched a legal battle against new rules targeting athletes with hyperandrogenism.

Athletics • 20 Jun 19

South Africa's flanker Francois Louw is tackled by Argentina's hooker and captain Agustin Creevy

Erasmus: South African effort trumps errors

South Africa showed their real potential for only 20 minutes of Saturday's 34-21 win over Argentina in the Rugby Championship but it was on expected lines with several key players returning after layoffs, according to coach Rassie Erasmus.

Rugby • 19 Aug 18

Two South African teams have joined what is now the PRO14

Pro14 chief defends South African additions

Expanding the Pro14 to take in two South African sides is a risk worth taking, according to the tournament's chief executive.

Rugby • 23 Aug 17

The Cheetahs look set to be lining out in the PRO14 from next season

South African sides set to be unveiled in new Pro14

The addition of South African sides the Cheetahs and Southern Kings to the Guinness PRO12 is expected to be rubber-stamped in the next week when the worst kept secret in rugby is finally revealed.

Rugby • 19 Jul 17

Van der Merwe joined Ulster in 2014 from the Golden Lions

Cardiff Blues confirm signing of Ulster lock

Cardiff Blues have confirmed that Ulster second-row Franco van der Merwe will join the club next season on a two-year deal.

Rugby • 20 Jan 17

Johan Goosen scores for South Africa against England in November, 2016

Racing to take legal action over Goosen retirement

French club Racing 92 have announced they will take legal action against their player Johan Goosen after his shock decision to retire at just 24-years-old.

Rugby • 03 Jan 17

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