1. Blue Bulls * presentation to Parliament Portfolio Committee on Sport and Recreation 12 th June 2007 * Blue Bulls Rugby Union & Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd

2. Discussion Topics Topic 1 : Blue Bulls Transformation Status Quo Topic 2 :The Way Forward Topic 3 : Conclusion Topic 4 : What has been achieved on the professional rugby level? BBRU

3. Blue Bulls jurisdiction area includes: Northern Gauteng (Greater Tshwane ) Limpopo

4. One of the leading provinces on the field. Vast geographical area – overlapping two provinces. Traditional rural areas – non rugby playing. SARU Broad-based transformation process and charter strategy guide Blue Bulls into the future. Aligning ourselves to thè above. BBRU

5. Topic 1 State of Transformation A Strategic Plan for Game Development was initiated in 2001and managed for a period of 5 years. The Plan essentially focussed on the transformation of rugby within the jurisdiction of the Blue Bulls, including the Limpopo Province. BBRU

6. State of Transformation (continued) The Transformation Plan was annually audited and the processed results and data were sent to SA Rugby. The Blue Bulls are aware of flaws and obstacles regarding the implementation of the Plan. One example would be the lack of wider representation of role players and cooperation in relevant joint ventures.E.g. Local Government, Dept of Sport and Recreation, etc. BBRU

7. State of Transformation (continued) Success of The Blue Bulls Transformation Strategy and projects delivered excellent results in the past five years e.g. previously disadvantaged communities: –Increase in schools and youth teams, especially in the Limpopo. –Increase in senior club teams –Development of rugby facilities. –Development of women’s rugby. –Training of coaches and capacity building projects with management of black clubs. –Bulletjie rugby campaign for u/6-u/8 mini. –Tshwane Inner City project –Re-establish rugby in the developed schools in the Tshwane City area (large influx of black children in traditional Rugby strongholds). –Talented black player programmes. BBRU

8. Topic 2 The way forward for critical sport issues on transformation and development SA Rugby is currently in the process of launching a project to transform rugby on a national basis according to a scheduled plan. The SA Rugby Transformation Concept Plan has already been introduced at various rugby forums nationally and provincially. Workshops were facilitated with the various BBRU role players and affiliates in 2007. BBRU

9. The Way Forward (continued) Guide-lines and framework regarding the Transformation Plan and process are being communicated on various levels of sport and government administration e.g. (DSR: Local Sports Councils, etc.) BBRU

10. The Way Forward (continued) The BBRU believes that the Transformation initiative will have a great impact on the following focus areas, with specific reference to schools: BBRU

11. The Way Forward (continued) Strategic focus areas: 2008+ Levelling demographic playing fields. Grow the game in former disadvantaged communities. Grow the game in the so-called advantaged communities with special emphasis on black people in rugby. Improving women’s rugby. Major capacity building and life skills projects. Talent identification and development projects. Major focus on the Limpopo region with vast potential for rugby. BBRU

12. The Way Forward (continued) The Blue Bulls realise that the Union cannot undertake such an enormous project on their own and is thus dependent on the following organisations: –Gauteng & Limpopo Dept. of Sports and Recreation –Tshwane & Limpopo Government –Local Sports Councils –Dept. of Education –Dept. of Health –Lotto Board –Other role players –Sponsors BBRU

13. The Way Forward (continued) Support from all the above-mentioned institutions and other role players will be of cardinal importance. Finances and Human Resources as support will be a prerequisite. BBRU

14. The Way Forward (continued) Amateur and professional divisions at The Blue Bulls are in the process of compiling a framework for the implementation of our Transformation Plan, based on the six dimensions prescribed by SA Rugby, namely: 1. Demographic representation 2. Access 3. Skill development 4. Employment equity 5. Preferential procurement 6. Social investment through community development – BBRU

15. Topic 3 - Conclusion It must be mentioned that the challenge to successfully manage the transformation process within the BBRU, is much larger than in the provinces where rugby has been accepted as a culture within black communities. The Blue Bulls would like to emphasise that Government (nationally and provincial: Gauteng) should collectively commit to support the BBRU with transformation. BBRU

16. Conclusion (continued) The BBRU accepts the responsibility to transform significantly and to develop and promote rugby in all corners of the Province. BBRU

17. Topic 4 : What has been achieved on the professional rugby level? BB Co

18. Professional Rugby BBRU Maximise share-holders return dynamic process Structure: Blue Bulls Rugby SAIL ClubsAssociations Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd Youth Rugby Schools Medical Referee’s Amateur Rugby Sport Management & Investment Company Core: Game Development Rugby Structures BB Co S14U19CCVCU21 Junior Senior College & Academy Schools

19. Springbok Blue Bulls Players Blue Bulls Springbok’s 200520062007 Blue Bulls 7914 Black Springboks in RWC 2007 Squad --14 Black Blue Bulls 244 Black Blue Bulls not available – Injuries -1 Guthro Steenkamp 2 Tim Dlulane Chilliboy Raleapelle BB Co 28.5%

20. Emerging Bok’s Blue Bulls Players Blue Bulls in Emerging Bok’s 2007- Squad 2007 Blue Bulls 5 Black Emerging Boks 13 Black Blue Bulls 3 BB Co 23%

21. S.A. Under 21 Blue Bulls Players BB Co

22. S.A. Under 19 Blue Bulls Players BB Co

23. Super 14 200520062007 Total number of players used 303835 Number of black players used 6106 Number of black players in starting team 546 Black Players not available Chilliboy Ralepelle Guthro Steenkamp 3 Chilliboy Ralepelle Tim Dlulane Danwel Demas BB Co (Pty) Ltd and Falcon Rugby (Pty) Ltd 20%26%17% Competitiveness Availability of black players – extra franchise

24. Super 14 Black players in 2007 matches

25. Percentage of Senior Black Players Contracted BB Co 21.1%18.1%22.9%19.5%16%26%

26. Percentage of Junior Black Players Contracted BB Co 20%24.4%25%36.8%51.3%48.8%

27. Achievements: Seniors Super 12 / 14 YearTitleResult 2007Champions1st 2006Semi4th 2005Semi3rd 20046th 20036th 200212th 200112th Currie Cup YearTitleResult 2007 2006FinalDraw 2005FinalLost 2004FinalWon 2003FinalWon 2002FinalWon 20016th BB Co

28. Achievements: Seniors Vodacom Cup YearTitleResult 2007FinalLost 2006ThirdNo Semi 2005SemiLost 2004FinalLost 2003FinalLost 2002FinalLost 2001FinalWon BB Co

29. Achievements: Juniors Under 19 YearTitleResult 2007 2006FinalWon 2005FinalWon 2004 2003 2002SecondNo Final 2001FinalWon Under 21 / 20 YearTitleResult 2007 2006FinalWon 2005FinalWon 2004FinalWon 2003FinalWon 2002FinalDraw 2001SemiLost BB Co

30. Blue Bulls Fast Track Program

31. Reasons for success on the fields Best coaching team(s) – Continuity and consistency. –Professional rugby structures. Talented players. –Player feeder structures (Player ID and Recruitment). Top black players. Create fast track opportunities for talented black players. Professional environment. –Focus on the “TEAM” and the “total” player. Facilities centralized at stadium – Fields, gym, pool, medical, rehabilitation and eatery. Equipment. Scientific programs. Conditioning. Medical – Rehabilitation and nutrition. Technical and tactical. Marketable rugby – Winning.

32. Breakdown of Vodacom Bulls National Supporters Base Research done by BMI BB Co Bulls Supporters: 2,017,000 Black Supporters:1,149,690

33. Loftus Versfeld Spectator Attendance BB Co

34. Status – Way forward Blue Bulls on field performance excellent. Despite few black players –schools and clubs - in Blue Bulls jurisdiction area playing rugby. Efficient senior recruitment is a short term solution to have adequate black players in our squads. Effective rugby structures and fast track programs are medium term solutions to recruit enough players and as we align with SARU’S broad- based transformation process and charter, this will secure a sustainable province and brand for the future for the Blue Bulls. Bulls black supporter base increased dramatically over past ten years. Loftus Versfeld as soccer home base for PSL-Teams - Chiefs, Sundowns and Supersport changed perceptions regarding Pretoria, the Blue Bulls and Loftus Versfeld. Communities must be increasingly exposed to the rugby.

35. The Way Forward (continued) The Blue Bulls will apply more resources on professional rugby and make money available to amateur rugby : –Financial –Volunteers –Coaches –Facilities –Referees –Medical, etc.. To increase access to the game BB Co

36. Blue Bulls The Way Forward (continued) 1.Demographic representation. –Increase numbers of black players, coaching staff and management. 2. Access. –To establish opportunities high performance players, coaches, officials and management. 3. Skills development. –Enhance skill transfer, through: Academy. Rugby College. Training coaching staff, officials and management. Elite player projects. 4. Employment equity. – Levelling the playing grounds and create opportunities for coaching staff, officials and management 5. Preferential procurement. –Increase % procurement from empowered companies. 6. Social investment through community development – Inner City projects, emphasis schools mass and talented players. BB Co