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Jurie Roux steps down as SA Rugby CEO following financial scandal (RugbyPass)

SA Rugby President Mark Alexander confirmed the decision for the union to part ways with Roux, who was the subject of litigation in recent years. Alexander ...

In December 2020, Roux was ordered to repay more than ZAR37-million (£1.7 million) which an arbitrator found he had misappropriated from Stellenbosch University between 2002 and 2010. “Jurie has finished, he agreed to step down at the end of December. Alexander stated that Roux’s decision to resign was a selfless one and made in the best interests of South African rugby.

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Jurie Roux stepped down in the best interests of the game - SA ... (Independent Online)

Jurie Roux completed a 12-year stint at the local rugby governing body on December 31, and has been rumoured to be on the move to sport investors CVC ...

Now the race is on to find a successor to Roux. “Jurie has finished, he agreed to step down at the end of December. “He stepped down in the best interests of the game and the organisation.”

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Chief Executive Jurie Roux and SA Rugby part ways (Daily Maverick)

SA Rugby head into the new year without a chief executive after Jurie Roux and SA Rugby parted ways on 31 December.

“There are still major strides to be made, but it’s a big change from what it was. “He met and exceeded his KPIs (key performance indicators) during his SA Rugby tenure. He was one of the drivers of that plan.” Despite being embroiled in a seven-year court case with Maties, “Jurie [Roux] delivered only good service to SA Rugby. “And he was very key in crafting that plan. “We must also look at what happened in 2016.

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Jurie Roux resigns as CEO of SA Rugby - SABC News - Breaking ... (SABC News)

The 52-year-old Roux's departure from SA Rugby comes on the back of the controversy around his corruption case with his previous employer, ...

Roux served SA Rugby for 12 years. [ ruling at the Western Cape High Court](https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/sa-rugby-ceo-jurie-roux-ordered-to-repay-stellenbosch-university-r37-mln/) after taking the decision on review. The 52-year-old Roux’s departure from SA Rugby comes on the back of the controversy around his corruption case with his previous employer, Stellenbosch University.

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Roux steps down as SA Rugby boss (SARugbymag)

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has reportedly confirmed that Jurie Roux has vacated his position as CEO of the organistation.

“I worked with a fantastic group of people daily, and together we have built something amazing that truly unites and inspires our country. “Jurie has finished, he agreed to step down at the end of December. “He stepped down in the best interests of the game and the organisation.”

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Adriaan's top 10 reads of the day | Mabuza's fate, KZN cautioned ... (News24)

The ANC is still deciding whether David Mabuza will continue as deputy president, but the party should have an answer in the next two weeks, according to ...

The Christmas Eve gas tanker explosion in Boksburg has claimed the lives of at least 37 people, according to police. Mabuza lost out to Paul Mashatile as ANC deputy president last month. Jurie Roux's tenure as SA Rugby CEO has officially ended after 12 years.

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Roux departs SA Rugby, but jury still out (TimesLIVE)

It comes, perhaps, as little surprise that Jurie Roux has left SA Rugby 'like a thief in the night'.

He is a skilled accountant and capable administrator who was valued in the organisation. He also wielded vast influence, which perhaps explains why he was able to stay in his position for as long as he did. SA Rugby was at pains to explain its actions would be guided by legal opinion.

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Confirmed: SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux forced to step down (The South African)

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed that the organisation's beleaguered CEO Jurie Roux has vacated his position.

He was one of the drivers of that plan. “And he was very key in crafting that plan. “We must also look at what happened in 2016. SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed that the organisation’s beleaguered CEO Jurie Roux has vacated his position. [SA Rugby’s Jurie Roux to be OUT by the new year](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/rugby/report-sa-rugby-jurie-roux-out-by-new-year-breaking-01-october-2022/) Former SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux.

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SA Rugby confirms amicable departure of CEO | SuperSport (SuperSport)

SA Rugby and Jurie Roux, SA Rugby's CEO for the past 12 years, have confirmed his departure from the role. Mr Mark Alexander, President of the South African ...

“As an organisation, we wish him well for the future and on behalf of everyone involved in the game, including our rugby-loving supporters and partners, I want to sincerely thank Jurie for his tireless work and commitment. Mr Alexander said that Roux had been an outstanding CEO and leaves the organisation well-placed. “The second challenging period was the Covid-19 pandemic. “We were barred from bidding for international events, sponsors turned their backs on us, and the challenges were compounded by poor on-field performances. “I worked with a fantastic group of people daily, and together we have built something amazing that truly unites and inspires our country. Mr Alexander said: “I have never doubted Jurie’s commitment to SA Rugby and this decision was not an easy one for anyone who has worked closely with Jurie for more than a decade – both here and overseas.”

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SA Rugby and Jurie Roux not done yet, former CEO stays on as ... (News24)

SA Rugby might've officially if somewhat belatedly confirmed that Jurie Roux is no longer its chief executive, but he's still in the employ of the ...

"I worked with a fantastic group of people daily, and together we have built something amazing that truly unites and inspires our country. Thank you to all the loyal and hardworking staff of SA Rugby; all of you have contributed to the achievements." "To complete ongoing initiatives, in the best interests of rugby, Roux will be contracted to complete the implementation of the mooted equity transaction, as well as the handover to his successor, who will be appointed once the equity negotiations are finalised," SA Rugby said in a statement.

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Jurie Roux and SA Rugby confirm 'amicable' parting of ways (The South African)

Mark Alexander, President of the South African Rugby Union, said the decision was mutually agreed in the wake of speculation about Roux's future. “Jurie Roux ...

“As an organisation, we wish him well for the future and on behalf of everyone involved in the game, including our rugby-loving supporters and partners, I want to sincerely thank Jurie for his tireless work and commitment. Alexander said that Roux had been an outstanding CEO and leaves the organisation well-placed. It greatly pains me to be making this announcement. “The second challenging period was the COVID-19 pandemic. Jurie together with key industry role players, drove through an industry-wide mitigation plan was implemented that went a long way towards saving the game from collapsing. “I worked with a fantastic group of people daily, and together we have built something amazing that truly unites and inspires our country.

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SA Rugby contract ex-CEO Jurie Roux to conclude equity deal (Independent Online)

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander confirmed to IOL Sport on Thursday that Roux had finished a 12-year stint as the chief executive due to “things beyond his and ...

It greatly pains me to be making this announcement.” Alexander praised Roux for his efforts over the years. “I worked with a fantastic group of people daily, and together, we have built something amazing that truly unites and inspires our country.

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SA Rugby confirms amicable departure of CEO (SA Rugby)

SA Rugby and Jurie Roux, SA Rugby's CEO for the past 12 years, have confirmed his departure from the role. Mr Mark Alexander, President of the South African ...

“As an organisation, we wish him well for the future and on behalf of everyone involved in the game, including our rugby-loving supporters and partners, I want to sincerely thank Jurie for his tireless work and commitment. Mr Alexander said that Roux had been an outstanding CEO and leaves the organisation well-placed. “The second challenging period was the COVID-19 pandemic. “We were barred from bidding for international events, sponsors turned their backs on us, and the challenges were compounded by poor on-field performances. “I worked with a fantastic group of people daily, and together we have built something amazing that truly unites and inspires our country. Mr Alexander said: “I have never doubted Jurie’s commitment to SA Rugby and this decision was not an easy one for anyone who has worked closely with Jurie for more than a decade – both here and overseas.”

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Jurie Roux: I hope people remember my contribution to SA Rugby (The South African)

Jurie Roux has spoken out for the first time since his dismissal as CEO of SA Rugby. Here's what he had to say.

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