Share

Transformation group calls for boycott of Kings

accreditation
Kings v Leinster (Gallo Images)
Kings v Leinster (Gallo Images)

Cape Town - A transformation group is dissatisfied with SA Rugby’s continued control over the EP Rugby Union’s affairs and has called on clubs and supporters to boycott the Southern Kings’ PRO14 matches.

According to the HeraldLIVE website, the Rugby Transformation Coalition (RTC) wants the boycott to continue until SA Rugby hands control of the franchise back to the EP Rugby Union (EPRU).

The decision was reportedly taken at a meeting of the Eastern Cape chapter of the RTC at the Adcock Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday night.

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander said a boycott would further damage the reputation of rugby in the region.

“The trouble in which the region currently finds itself was several years in the making and it will take several more months to complete the process of putting it back on its feet.”

The EPRU was liquidated last year which forced SA Rugby to step in and take control of matters, financing the Southern Kings as well as the EP Kings' Currie Cup team.

A small crowd of just over 3 000 supporters turned up to watch the Kings’ first PRO14 home game against Leinster last Saturday.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Fixtures
Fri 22 Mar 24 21:35 PM (SAST)
Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors
Cardiff Rugby
Cardiff Rugby
Scotstoun Stadium, TBC
SuperSport
Fri 22 Mar 24 21:35 PM (SAST)
Ospreys
Ospreys
Munster
Munster
Swansea.com Stadium, TBC
SuperSport
Sat 23 Mar 24 15:00 PM (SAST)
Sharks
Sharks
Ulster
Ulster
Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
SuperSport
Results
Sat 02 Mar 24
Ulster
Ulster 49
Dragons
Dragons 26
Sat 02 Mar 24
Cardiff Rugby
Cardiff Rugby 20
Leinster
Leinster 33
Sat 02 Mar 24
Connacht
Connacht 26
Llanelli Scarlets
Llanelli Scarlets 10
Logs
Team
P
W
PTS
Team Logo
1. Leinster
11
9
44
Team Logo
2. Vodacom Bulls
11
8
40
Team Logo
3. Glasgow Warriors
11
8
40
Team Logo
4. Edinburgh
11
8
34