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March 18, 2019
Video: Lionel Mapoe scores the Try of the Week

Emirates Lions and Springbok midfielder Lionel Mapoe's refused to give up the chase and was rewarded with his brilliant try in their Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Rebels in Joburg.

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Coastal sides reign supreme in VURC derbies...

With big crowds enjoying the South African summer weather at the two local Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies in ...

2
Stormers and Sharks keep SA flag flying in Europe...

The DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks kept the South African flag flying in the second round of the Investec Champio...

3
SA teams determined to fight back in Europe...

While the DHL Stormers will have their sights set on continuing their formidable form this season when they line up agai...

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Stormers shine in bleak Euro opener for SA teams...

The DHL Stormers provided the only ray of light in a bleak opening weekend of European rugby for the five South African ...

5
French flavour awaits SA teams in Champions Cup...

Reigning champions Union Bordeaux Bègles will kick off the defence of their Investec Champions Cup crown against the Vod...

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Emirates Lions claw their way back for win over Rebels

Replacement flyhalf Gianni Lombard kicked a last-minute penalty to hand the Emirates Lions a thrilling 36-33 comeback win over the Rebels in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Do-or-die weekend for SSG Gold Cup hopefuls

The unforgiving nature of the new-look SSG Gold Cup, presented by Blu Approved & M4Jam means that a number of top clubs enter Saturday’s second round fighting to stay alive in SA Rugby’s flagship national championship for non-university clubs.

Kolisi stars as DHL Stormers overpower Jaguares in Cape Town

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was one of the DHL Stormers’ stars as they scored four tries in a 35-8 bonus-point win over the Jaguares in a Vodacom Super Rugby match on Friday evening in Cape Town.

Bok Women head to Worcester to kick-start their season

Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer included 18 members of the 2018 team in a squad of 40 players who have been invited to a national women’s assessment camp in Worcester next week.

Emirates Lions want to kick on against Rebels

Swys de Bruin, the Emirates Lions coach, again tweaked his side, which shows four changes in the starting team - two each amongst the backs and forwards – for Saturday’s clash with the Rebels in Johannesburg.

Mpupha dares to dream even bigger

It took the promise of R50 for her first try to not only leave Zintle Mpupha with some handy pocket money at school, but also inevitably turned her to rugby as a career path.

Video: Emirates Lions in last-gasp win over Rebels

The Emirates Lions put in a brilliant second-half display to secure a 82nd minute comeback to beat the Rebels in a pulsating Vodacom Super Rugby match at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday afternoon.

Video: Dominant DHL Stormers too strong for Jaguares

The DHL Stormers delivered a dominant display at DHL Newlands on Friday evening to crush the Jaguares, scoring four tries in the process as they stretched their Vodacom Super Rugby winning run to three matches.

VIDEO: Malcolm Marx scores against Rebels

Isuzu Southern Kings target upset against Ulster

The Isuzu Southern Kings will be determined to create an upset against playoff contenders, Ulster, in Ireland in the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday as they look to build on a season in which they challenged a number of teams at home and away.

Emirates Lions claw their way back for win over Rebels

Replacement flyhalf Gianni Lombard kicked a last-minute penalty to hand the Emirates Lions a thrilling 36-33 comeback win over the Rebels in their Vodacom Super Rugby clash in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Mpupha dares to dream even bigger

It took the promise of R50 for her first try to not only leave Zintle Mpupha with some handy pocket money at school, but also inevitably turned her to rugby as a career path.

Tournaments

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Coastal sides reign supreme in VURC derbies

With big crowds enjoying the South African summer weather at the two local Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies in Cape Town and Durban, the DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks were too good for their Gauteng visitors on Saturday.

 
December 20, 2025

Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup

Stormers and Sharks keep SA flag flying in Europe

The DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks kept the South African flag flying in the second round of the Investec Champions Cup this past weekend, as they registered vital victories against Stade Rochelais and Saracens, while the Vodacom Bulls succumbed to a heavy defeat against the Northampton Saints in a respectable weekend for South Africa’s teams.

 
December 15, 2025

Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup

SA teams determined to fight back in Europe

While the DHL Stormers will have their sights set on continuing their formidable form this season when they line up against Stade Rochelais in round two of the Investec Champions Cup this weekend, the Hollywoodbets Sharks, Vodacom Bulls, Toyota Cheetahs, and Lions will be desperate to bounce back from disappointing defeats in their opening Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup matches to stay in the race for the playoffs.

 
December 12, 2025

Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup

Stormers shine in bleak Euro opener for SA teams

The DHL Stormers provided the only ray of light in a bleak opening weekend of European rugby for the five South African teams, as they toppled Aviron Bayonnais in France, while the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, Lions, and Toyota Cheetahs all faltered in their Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup matches.

 
December 08, 2025

Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup

French flavour awaits SA teams in Champions Cup

Reigning champions Union Bordeaux Bègles will kick off the defence of their Investec Champions Cup crown against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria, while the DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks both face tough away fixtures in France as the European showpiece gets underway this weekend.

 
December 04, 2025

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