SA Rugby boss hits back at unions

According to widespread reports, rugby bosses from the Sharks, Bulls, Stormers and Lions have sought legal opinion after SARU requested a combined R85 million in fees for hosting the six Tests in the Republic this year.that the Free State outfit will not stand with the rest of the unions opposed to paying the fees, and believes the issue is set to be a “prickly” one during a SARU general council meeting on Thursday.

“We’ve strategically allocated Tests to our unions, the ones who have stadiums, and that was done to boost their season tickets , and hospitality and suites as well as assist them in generating additional revenue,” the SARU president said.“It’s unique because we’re the only international rugby union that allocates Tests to members.

“We thought we were assisting them and showing goodwill allocating Tests, where around the world that’s part of the union’s main revenue stream.” “There is a cost involved and the number that we’re asking for is small, considering the revenue they can generate. The revenue on a 50 000-seater stadium is minimum R45 million to R50m.

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