Western Province Rugby remains under administration

SA Rugby have sought to clarify the situation surrounding Western Province Rugby amidst claims made by former board members of the union.

The national governing body has declared that there are no elected officials at Western Province Rugby.

Western Province Administration Advisory

A statement from SA Rugby reads:”Media are advised that individuals claiming to hold elected positions at the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) do so without any basis in fact.

“SA Rugby is instituting proceedings through the appropriate legal channels to prevent individuals making such fraudulent claims.

“For clarity, media are reminded that SA Rugby invoked its constitutional power to take administrative control of the Union in October 2021, following a review of the union’s administration, which was conducted by the SA Rugby Finance Committee and Executive Council (Exco).

“It was determined by the Exco that WPRFU failed the test of Clause 29 in that it no longer conducted its “business affairs in such a way that, at all times, they are in a sound financial position, comply with the laws of the Republic and adhere to the requirements of good governance”.

“The assumption of administration was not challenged by the Union’s leadership.

“The powers of Clause 29 allow for the “suspension from office of their elected and/or appointed officials, and the appointment by SARU of administrators, who shall assume all decision-making powers of the unions at both governance and operational levels.”

“Those officials were suspended. That position has not changed.

“Any claims to the contrary or to challenge due process are misleading, vexatious, without any standing and should be ignored.”

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