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April 4, 2020
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: 2009 Final in Pretoria

The Vodacom Bulls were in sublime form as they beat the Chiefs by a record score of 61-17 in a rather one-sided Vodacom Super Rugby final in Pretoria in 2009.

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Pressure rises on SA teams in Vodacom URC...

The pressure on the four South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship will reach fever pitch this w...

2
Key SA Cup battles in George and Welkom...

The SA Cup is moving closer to its defining moment in the competition, with log positions beginning to clarify and every...

3
Suzuki Griquas tighten grip on SA Cup top spot...

It was another profitable weekend for the Suzuki Griquas, Airlink Pumas, Dotsure SWD Eagles and Toyota Cheetahs in the S...

4
Top teams on a collision course as SA Cup resumes...

The SA Cup resumes this weekend following the Easter break, with the fifth round marking a significant point in the comp...

5
Positive early signs on impact of lowered tackle-h...

South African rugby is showing encouraging early outcomes following the introduction of the lowered tackle-height laws, ...

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Coaches share knowledge with ground-breaking webinar series

In a ground-breaking initiative piloted by SA Rugby’s Rugby Department, the Springbok and Blitzbok coaches have started to share their expertise online and in real time with a large number of coaches across the country, during the COVID-19 lockdown period.

Quiz: Springbok Centurions Part 2

Six Springboks have worn the Green and Gold in more than 100 Tests - this is our second quiz to test your knowledge and see how well you know them.

Rugby completes contingency planning to save the sport

All elements of the South African rugby ‘industry’ have come together in an unprecedented act of unity to prepare a long-term strategy to combat the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quiz: Six sublime weeks in Japan in 2019

A little more than five months ago, the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup in Japan after a brilliant campaign led by Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi. See how well you remember those glorious six weeks - take our quiz!

World Rugby issues breakdown law application guideline

World Rugby has issued a law application guideline for the breakdown following the Executive Committee's approval of recommendations by the specialist breakdown working group.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 15: “It feels good to help others”

Springbok Women’s No 8 Aseza Hele may not be directly on the frontline in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but being in the essential services industry, she admits it feels good to help others in these challenging times.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 16: Care for the elderly and frail

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is an avid runner, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown in South Africa, he has had to come up with some rather ingenious plans to keep fit, but also to keep working as they prepare for the rest of the season.

Get to know the Imbokodo – Part One

The Springbok Women's Sevens team were due to contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournament in Stellenbosch last weekend, but instead the Imbokodo found themselves in lockdown, like all other sports teams.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 17: Building and backyard camping?

As a scrumhalf, one would expect Tayla Kinsey to be creative, but this Springbok Women’s player admits she has surprised even herself during lockdown by training with bricks as barbell weights and trying to use a tent to design a kicking net.

Rugby heroes take on gamers in Vodacom Super Cup Series

Vodacom Esports is about to take gaming to the next level as South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby stars swop their line drives for hard drives and take on the country’s top gamers in the new Vodacom Super Cup Series in partnership with Mettlestate.

Coaches share knowledge with ground-breaking webinar series

In a ground-breaking initiative piloted by SA Rugby’s Rugby Department, the Springbok and Blitzbok coaches have started to share their expertise online and in real time with a large number of coaches across the country, during the COVID-19 lockdown period.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 15: “It feels good to help others”

Springbok Women’s No 8 Aseza Hele may not be directly on the frontline in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but being in the essential services industry, she admits it feels good to help others in these challenging times.

Tournaments

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Pressure rises on SA teams in Vodacom URC

The pressure on the four South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship will reach fever pitch this weekend as they channel all their energy into qualifying for quarter-final spots and the best possible log positions for favourable playoff places in the fourth-last pool round of the competition.

 
April 16, 2026

SA Cup

Key SA Cup battles in George and Welkom

The SA Cup is moving closer to its defining moment in the competition, with log positions beginning to clarify and every result carrying increased significance in the race for semi-final places, and crucially for some, Carling Currie Cup Premier Division qualification.

 
April 16, 2026

SA Cup

Suzuki Griquas tighten grip on SA Cup top spot

It was another profitable weekend for the Suzuki Griquas, Airlink Pumas, Dotsure SWD Eagles and Toyota Cheetahs in the SA Cup, while there was also a first win for Eastern Province in the fifth round.

 
April 12, 2026

SA Cup

Top teams on a collision course as SA Cup resumes

The SA Cup resumes this weekend following the Easter break, with the fifth round marking a significant point in the competition as the race for the four semi-final places and qualification to the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division gathers further momentum.

 
April 09, 2026

News

Positive early signs on impact of lowered tackle-height laws

South African rugby is showing encouraging early outcomes following the introduction of the lowered tackle-height laws, with initial data indicating a positive shift in reducing the severity and long-term impact of tackle-related catastrophic head, neck and spine injuries, SA Rugby announced on Thursday.

 
April 09, 2026

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