Saru adopts new constitution

9 Nov 2009

Saru have adopted a new constitution and have unified the amateur and professional arms of the union.

At an extraordinary general council meeting of the South African Rugby Union (Saru) on Monday, SA Rugby Pty (Ltd) dissolved, with their current functions and commercial assets transferred to Saru.

The new structure will be governed by an interim committee formed from the board of SA Rugby (Pty) Ltd and the management committee of Saru.

‘There was a robust debate around some items of the constitution but I am very pleased that we had unanimous agreement,’ said Saru president Oregan Hoskins.

‘We will have a more streamlined and responsive structure as a result of this change and it bodes well for the future of South African rugby.’

The new organisation will be governed by an executive committee. Elections will take place at the Saru annual meeting in March 2010.



11 Comments

  • 1.Winston: Reply to this comment
    9 Nov 2009, 18:04 pm

    Cant see much changing for as long as long as politicial dragons involved in our sport..

  • 2.rugbygenius: Reply to this comment
    9 Nov 2009, 18:07 pm

    MY OPINION . Saru can do no wrong in my eyes. They have won us a world cup and a tri nations trophy . Whatever they do we should support because they are always right.

  • 3.Dantalian: Reply to this comment
    9 Nov 2009, 18:10 pm

    Why elections? Why not appoint the most qualified and competent people? :roll:

  • 4.von Giba: Reply to this comment
    9 Nov 2009, 19:28 pm

    This is an oportunity for these Keo scribes to really dissect and analyse the full meaning of this new Saru initiative.

    How will this assist Black rugby?

    Will be beneficial to smaller Unions?

    Will this resolve the issue with whites only controlled Unions and more importantly white control of franchises?

    Is this merely a case of same notes but different musical chairs?

    Will this ease Supersport monopoly on Rugby coverage?

    What about Vodacom’s pimping (not MTV pimping)of Rugby?

    Please do something more in depth. It does really have to focus on the issues I raised.

  • 5.Jozi: Reply to this comment
    9 Nov 2009, 19:33 pm

    I agree go do some work for a change. What you have presented here is a skeleton. Please put some flesh on the bones.

  • 6.von Giba: Reply to this comment
    9 Nov 2009, 19:37 pm

    meant – it doesnt have to focus on the issues i raised.

  • 7.deanseg: Reply to this comment
    9 Nov 2009, 22:06 pm

    #4 von Giba:

    What does this mean? 4th stringers of unions will be chosen for Springbok squads as apposed to 3rd. And SA Rugby will go to ****.

  • 8.pvz.shark: Reply to this comment
    9 Nov 2009, 22:08 pm

    #7 deanseg: jip

    transformation will now be forced on to club level.
    shame

  • 9.ali: Reply to this comment
    9 Nov 2009, 22:38 pm

    i thought the conglomeration was just to save on tax?

  • 10.cane: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2009, 12:23 pm

    I’ll tip my hat to the new constitution
    Take a bow for the new revolution
    Smile and grin at the change all around me
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    .
    .
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    We don’t get fooled again
    Don’t get fooled again
    No, no!

    YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

    Meet the new boss
    Same as the old boss

  • 11.Dunx: Reply to this comment
    10 Nov 2009, 15:39 pm

    well thats what has happened

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