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May 28, 2019
Video: Makazole Mapimpi - catch him if you can!

Makazole Mapimpi showed some raw pace as he ran 95m for this scorcher of a try in the Cell C Sharks' Vodacom Super Rugby victory over the Emirates Lions.

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Daisies break clear as Sharks bag first win in WSL...

The Isuzu Bulls Daisies delivered a decisive second half performance against DHL Western Province to confirm their domin...

2
Three key away wins kick-start 2026 SA Cup...

The Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, Airlink Pumas and Valke all got their 2026 SA Cup campaigns off to winning starts on the ro...

3
Eyes on Cape Town and Gqeberha in round four...

The only two undefeated sides in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, the Isuzu Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province...

4
Marvellous Marx makes it a memorable double...

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx capped off fantastic 2025 season when he added the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of th...

5
Third season of SA Cup kicks off this weekend...

The third instalment of the popular SA Cup kicks off this weekend and promises to offer an early indicator of who will b...

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Blitzboks Afrika and Ndhlovu on their way to Paris

Cecil Afrika and Mfundo Ndhlovu have been called up to join the Springbok Sevens team in Paris for the HSBC Paris Sevens as injury replacements for Kurt-Lee Arendse and Stedman Gans.

Glade replaces injured Jacobs in Junior Springbok squad

Keagan Glade (prop) has been included in the Junior Springbok World Rugby U20 Championship squad as an injury replacement for Hanro Jacobs, whose tournament dreams were shattered due to a foot injury.

Ndhlovu and his love for the big city lights

His first stop was Hong Kong on debut for the Blitzboks and a bronze medal; then on to Paris for gold and the celebrations of a HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series victory – not a bad travel schedule for Springbok Sevens outside back Mfundo Ndhlovu, in 2018.

Springbok Sevens leave it too late against Aussies

The Springbok Sevens team suffered a set-back in their quest to be crowned HSBC London Sevens champions, falling 29-22 to a polished Australian effort on Sunday.

Blitzboks struggle in London, but qualify for Tokyo 2020

There was disappointment and tempered elation in the Springbok Sevens camp in London, where they lost both their matches but still did enough to secure automatic qualification to the Olympic Games in Tokyo next year.

Soyizwapi hopes for iconic finish to season

Standing next to the other 15 captains at the HSBC Paris Sevens official captains’ photo earlier on Wednesday, Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi looked up at the Eiffel Tower and was immediately impressed by the iconic landmark.

Jenkins gets 50, Odendaal captains Vodacom Bulls in Auckland

Springbok lock Jason Jenkins will play in his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby match in Auckland on Friday when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Blues in their third Australasian tour match. The Round 16 encounter at Eden Park kicks off at 09h35 (SA time).

Johannes steps up planning for second SA U20 Women’s camp

SA Women’s U20 coach Laurian Johannes has stepped up the team’s preparations for their two matches against Zimbabwe next month by inviting a squad of 32 players to their training camp in Pretoria.

Mathrin Simmers sets her sights on Tokyo

Ever heard the story of a couple of 16-year-old school girls sitting around in Knysna, chatting about life and then deciding to start a rugby team?

Buthelezi: Time for the Junior Boks to express themselves

Junior Springbok captain Phendulani Buthelezi said on Wednesday they are ready to go out and express themselves at World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina as the team began the journey to the international showpiece.

Blitzboks Afrika and Ndhlovu on their way to Paris

Cecil Afrika and Mfundo Ndhlovu have been called up to join the Springbok Sevens team in Paris for the HSBC Paris Sevens as injury replacements for Kurt-Lee Arendse and Stedman Gans.

Soyizwapi hopes for iconic finish to season

Standing next to the other 15 captains at the HSBC Paris Sevens official captains’ photo earlier on Wednesday, Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi looked up at the Eiffel Tower and was immediately impressed by the iconic landmark.

Tournaments

Pick n Pay Women's Super League

Daisies break clear as Sharks bag first win in WSL 1

The Isuzu Bulls Daisies delivered a decisive second half performance against DHL Western Province to confirm their dominance in the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 1 on Saturday, while the Sharks Women secured their very first win in round four of the competition.

 
March 08, 2026

SA Cup

Three key away wins kick-start 2026 SA Cup

The Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, Airlink Pumas and Valke all got their 2026 SA Cup campaigns off to winning starts on the road, while Suzuki Griquas and the Griffons also secured wins in the opening round as the 10 teams chase qualification for the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division.

 
March 08, 2026

Pick n Pay Women's Super League

Eyes on Cape Town and Gqeberha in round four

The only two undefeated sides in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, the Isuzu Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province, collide in a fourth round match that is most likely going to determine hosting rights for the final, which is less than a month away, on 4 April.

 
March 06, 2026

News

Marvellous Marx makes it a memorable double

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx capped off fantastic 2025 season when he added the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Award to his World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year accolade, which he received late last year, while Nadine Roos did the double by being named SA Rugby Women’s Player of the Year for a second successive season at the SA Rugby Awards, presented by FNB on Thursday.

 
March 05, 2026

SA Cup

Third season of SA Cup kicks off this weekend

The third instalment of the popular SA Cup kicks off this weekend and promises to offer an early indicator of who will be in the hunt for the coveted top four positions that secure a place in this year’s Carling Currie Cup Premier Division.

 
March 05, 2026

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