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Feb 17, 22 •
1220 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bidders sought for Newlands Rugby Stadium
The Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) announced on Thursday that the Newlands Rugby Stadium was to be placed on the market in a sealed bidding process. The administrator appointed by SA Rugby to regularise the affairs of the Union has retained an...
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Oct 12, 21 •
1156 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby assumes administrative control of Western Province RFU
SA Rugby has advised the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) that it was invoking its constitutional power to take administrative control of the Union. The advice was provided following a decision by the Executive Council (Exco) of the South African...
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Aug 14, 20 •
1101 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WPRFU clubs collecting food parcels at DHL Newlands
The Western Province Rugby Football Union has teamed up with 3M and United Way to provide 1000 food parcels, which will be collected by local clubs and other selected beneficiaries at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Science-based technology company 3M has joined...
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Jul 1, 20 •
1507 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WPRFU agreement on DHL Newlands Rugby stadium development
The Council of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) has voted in favour of a proposed agreement regarding the development of DHL Newlands by an overwhelming majority. The loan agreement approved on Tuesday, will enable the WPRFU to pay off its...
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Dec 11, 19 •
5198 Views •
General News, National, School, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok trio stand out at WPRFU awards
The Springbok trio of Pieter-Steph du Toit, Herschel Jantjies and Dillyn Leyds walked away with the top accolades at the WPRFU awards evening held at Kelvin Grove on Tuesday. World Rugby Player of the Year Du Toit was named DHL Forward of the Year, while...
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Nov 3, 19 •
3003 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on New era for WP Rugby at Cape Town Stadium from 2021
The City of Cape Town’s Council has approved a Binding Heads of Agreement between the City, the Cape Town Stadium and Western Province Rugby which will make Western Province Rugby the primary Anchor Tenant at the Cape Town Stadium from 1 February 2021...
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Sep 7, 19 •
1586 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WPRFU pays tribute to Chester Williams
There will be a minute’s silence held before all rugby games in the Western Cape this weekend as the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) pays tribute to Springbok and DHL Western Province legend Chester Williams, who sadly passed away on...
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Mar 6, 19 •
1317 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WP Rugby revises coaching structures to tackle transformation
With a clear focus on meeting and exceeding its transformation objectives, Western Province Rugby has revised its coaching and team management structures. These revisions will ensure that Western Province Rugby will make the best strategic use of their...
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Jan 29, 19 •
1527 Views •
General News, National, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers players meet with WP Rugby leadership
The President and Deputy President of the WPRFU, Group CEO and Chairman of the Board met with DHL Stormers players and the Director of Rugby on Monday, to discuss the way forward ahead of the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby campaign and beyond. The DHL Stormers...
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Nov 27, 18 •
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General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Marais elected WPRFU President
At the 27th annual General Council meeting of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) held at DHL Newlands on Monday, November 26, the General Council voted Zelt Marais in as the new WPRFU President. With outgoing President Thelo Wakefield stepping...
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Nov 15, 18 •
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General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WP Rugby distances itself from proposed salary cut reports
The leadership of Western Province Rugby has moved to distance themselves from reports of a mooted 25% salary cut for all staff, management and players earning more than R 20 000 a month and related equity participation in the commercial arm of Western...
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Aug 3, 18 •
1380 Views •
General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WPRFU Vice President Njengele resigns
Vice President of the Western Province Rugby Football Union, Mr Gerald Njengele, handed in his voluntary resignation on Thursday. The resignation stems from the incident that took place at the HSBC Sevens in Cape Town last December and the internal...
