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April 24, 2020
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match - 2007 Final

In 2007, the Vodacom Bulls became the first SA team to lift the Vodacom Super Rugby trophy - then still Super 14 - when they beat the Cell C Sharks with a last-minute Bryan Habana try in Durban.

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Welsh invasion as VURC playoffs move into sight...

South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams are preparing for a Welsh invasion and will have everything ...

2
Down to wire for Boland, Griffons and Valke...

The SA Cup is going down to the wire with only one semi-final spot and a coveted qualifying place in the Carling Currie ...

3
Three teams chase last SA Cup semi-final spot...

The race for those coveted four semi-final spots of the SA Cup – and with that qualification to the Carling Currie Cup P...

4
SA Cup hits business end as playoffs approach...

Seven teams are still in with a shout of reaching the semi-finals of the SA Cup with only two rounds of league action re...

5
Smiles all around as SA teams bag full house...

The South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises produced a weekend of rugby to smile about as all four te...

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Conditioning key for Toyota Cheetahs during lockdown

With the Guinness PRO14 competition suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19, the Toyota Cheetahs have turned their focus to conditioning during the nationwide lockdown in South Africa, with an eye on being in the best possible shape should they return to the field.

ReLive RWC glory with the Springboks on SuperSport

Five months after their magnificent Rugby World Cup triumph in Japan, Siya Kolisi and his Springbok teammates will talk viewers through the final as part of a Freedom Day rugby special on SuperSport.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 28: Conferencing and cooking

The COVID-19 lockdown has been very productive in terms of work and life skills for leading referee Rasta Rasivhenge, with cooking and introspection keeping him occupied outside of his string of online referee conferences.

Quiz: Home ground glory in 1995

The world came to South Africa in 1995 for what was a truly spectacular RWC - the last of the amateur era - and who will ever forget the late Nelson Mandela handing Francois Pienaar the Webb Ellis Cup in Johannesburg? Test your knowledge with our latest quiz.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 27: Staying calm in a crazy world

Far from sorting out the usual logistics, planning daily schedules and easing the team into high performance mode, Blitzbok team manager Ashley Evert is locked down in Stellenbosch, spending valuable time with his family and catching up on hobbies and interests.

EPD programme makes big strides during lockdown

The SA Rugby Elite Player Development (EPD) programme continues to make big strides in identifying and grooming the top junior talent in the country – despite the lockdown – by engaging with provincial coaches and the players using series of communications methods.

SuperSport and SA Rugby to release RWC 2019 documentary

If the Springboks’ 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph was a heroic tale, the story behind the famous win is even more remarkable.

Watch: "Chasing the Sun" documentary trailer

"Chasing the Sun" is a behind-the-scenes documentary on the Springboks' 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph, from SA Rugby and SuperSport.

#BlitzBoksTravelTales: Stedman Gans behind the camera

The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 destinations across the world during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Stedman Gans took his camera along during some of these trips - and here is the evidence!

COVID-19 Diaries Part 30: Ruhan Nel and the act of giving

While the rugby fraternity are craving some action on the field of play and to get back to enjoying one of South Africa’s favourite sports, Blitzboks and DHL Stormers centre, Ruhan Nel, has decided to do something extra in order to help those who can't help themselves.

Conditioning key for Toyota Cheetahs during lockdown

With the Guinness PRO14 competition suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19, the Toyota Cheetahs have turned their focus to conditioning during the nationwide lockdown in South Africa, with an eye on being in the best possible shape should they return to the field.

EPD programme makes big strides during lockdown

The SA Rugby Elite Player Development (EPD) programme continues to make big strides in identifying and grooming the top junior talent in the country – despite the lockdown – by engaging with provincial coaches and the players using series of communications methods.

Tournaments

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Welsh invasion as VURC playoffs move into sight

South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams are preparing for a Welsh invasion and will have everything to play for this weekend as the cross-hemisphere spectacle reaches the penultimate pool round.

 
May 08, 2025

SA Cup

Down to wire for Boland, Griffons and Valke

The SA Cup is going down to the wire with only one semi-final spot and a coveted qualifying place in the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division at stake in the last round of league matches this weekend, with two crunch matches shown live on SuperSport.

 
May 08, 2025

SA Cup

Three teams chase last SA Cup semi-final spot

The race for those coveted four semi-final spots of the SA Cup – and with that qualification to the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division – is going down to the wire for the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, NovaVit Griffons and Valke after the penultimate round was completed over the weekend.

 
May 04, 2025

SA Cup

SA Cup hits business end as playoffs approach

Seven teams are still in with a shout of reaching the semi-finals of the SA Cup with only two rounds of league action remaining, although a few of these sides will hope for help from others if they are going to qualify for the playoffs.

 
May 02, 2025

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Smiles all around as SA teams bag full house

The South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises produced a weekend of rugby to smile about as all four teams emerged victorious in their round 16 clashes, which saw the Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks cement their playoff spots and remain in the top four, while the DHL Stormers leapt into sixth place on the standings.

 
April 27, 2025

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