SA rugby’s worst-kept secret: Brendan Venter named Bok defence coach
Former Springbok midfielder Brendan Venter has joined the Springboks in a consulting capacity as their new defence and exits coach, SA Rugby confirmed on Sunday.
Brendan Venter
Confirmed – Allister Coetzee lives to fight another season as Springbok coach
The Executive Council of SA Rugby reaffirmed its support for Springbok coach, Allister Coetzee, as it announced the coaching and management structure for eight national teams, involving 46 individuals.
Could Brendan Venter make a return to Springbok rugby?
Despite signing a deal with Italy, Brendan Venter is reportedly still on SA Rugby’s radar for a defence coaching role at the Springboks.
How the Big Indaba can save SA Rugby from itself
These are tough times for SA rugby. But will this week’s coaching indaba make all the difference, or will it turn out to be much indaba about nothing?
Is a new rugby super-power emerging under the leadership of proven winners John Smit and Jake White?
The Sharks is a much-loved brand by their supporters and many fans’ ‘second team’ because of a style of rugby that embraces power up front and an attacking mindset that is sure to raise a cheer. By Michael Marnewick But four unsuccessful Super Rugby Final appearances in 1996, 2001, 2007 and 2012 cannot class them … Read more
Province, Pumas the big winners at SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers on Wednesday became only the sixth player to be named South African Rugby Player of the Year more than once, while Eben Etzebeth was named the Young Player of the Year for 2013 for the second successive season at a glittering ceremony at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City … Read more