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May 1, 2020
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Nail-biter in Pretoria

It was a high-scoring affair at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, with the defending champions, the Vodacom Bulls, ending up beating the Waratahs by 48-38 in this Vodacom Super Rugby encounter.

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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...

2
Mixed fortunes for SA teams as Vodacom URC returns...

The DHL Stormers consolidated their spot at the top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log after they pulled off a...

3
Vodacom URC returns with first SA derby and two Ir...

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns with a bang this weekend, with the first South African derby on the cards ...

4
CT Mayor counting down to city’s “funnest” weekend...

Mr Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Mayor of the City of Cape Town, has called on Capetonians and Western Capers to make it a wee...

5
Naka Bulls complete historic Gold Cup ‘three-peat’...

Naka Bulls have already set their sights on a “new Everest” in 2026 after making history at the Brookside Sports Ground ...

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COVID-19 Dairies Part 31: “Training away from training”

Springbok and Vodacom Bulls fullback Warrick Gelant is making use of his time in lockdown isolation to keep in shape as much as he can, training at home and keeping up with current affairs.

FNB Madibaz to be promoted to the FNB Varsity Cup

Should there be no sports allowed for the remainder of 2020, the Varsity Cup board has agreed that - as FNB Madibaz had already achieved an unassailable log points tally on the combined log of 2019 and 2020 - they will be promoted to the FNB Varsity Cup.

#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.

Quiz: Vodacom Super Rugby Part 3

Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue - no, we're not getting ready to tie the knot, this is simply the theme of our new Vodacom Super Rugby quiz! Give it a go...

'Beast' reveals he wanted to hang up his boots

Tendai Mtawarira knows more than most about the challenge of facing the British & Irish Lions. The 'Beast' became a household name during that epic 2009 series thanks to a destructive performance in the first Test in Durban which immediately passed into legend.

Erasmus says Boks will make South Africa proud again

Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby at SA Rugby, says the Springboks are working as hard as ever – despite the lockdown – to build on the Rugby World Cup victory of last year, in SA Rugby’s new podcast series.

Mtawarira: "That day changed my life"

With more than 100 international caps, a Rugby World Cup winners’ medal and a cult hero following, Tendai Mtawariria is one of rugby’s standout players.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 32: Teaching, training and family time

The Toyota Cheetahs’ Ruan Pienaar has had his work cut out during the COVID-19 lockdown, with the experienced Springbok scrumhalf juggling his time between home schooling, training and family duties.

Statement on Vodacom Super Rugby tournament format

SANZAAR would like to publicly correct the misleading information and speculation regarding suggestions in various media articles over the weekend about the future structure of SANZAAR and indeed tournament formats for Vodacom Super Rugby.

COVID-19 Dairies Part 31: “Training away from training”

Springbok and Vodacom Bulls fullback Warrick Gelant is making use of his time in lockdown isolation to keep in shape as much as he can, training at home and keeping up with current affairs.

'Beast' reveals he wanted to hang up his boots

Tendai Mtawarira knows more than most about the challenge of facing the British & Irish Lions. The 'Beast' became a household name during that epic 2009 series thanks to a destructive performance in the first Test in Durban which immediately passed into legend.

Tournaments

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

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Mixed fortunes for SA teams as Vodacom URC returns

The DHL Stormers consolidated their spot at the top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log after they pulled off a stunning comeback win over Munster in Limerick, the Lions beat the Vodacom Bulls in a Jukskei Derby in Pretoria, and the Hollywoodbets Sharks’ struggled continue as they fell to Connacht in Galway.

 
November 30, 2025

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Vodacom URC returns with first SA derby and two Irish clashes

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns with a bang this weekend, with the first South African derby on the cards in Gauteng, as well as two mouth-watering clashes in Ireland, a top-of-the-table encounter and a scrap for playoff survival.

 
November 27, 2025

HSBC SVNS Cape Town

CT Mayor counting down to city’s “funnest” weekend

Mr Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Mayor of the City of Cape Town, has called on Capetonians and Western Capers to make it a weekend to remember by attending the must-see HSBC SVNS Cape Town, as the one-month-to-go countdown begins on Thursday.

 
November 05, 2025

Pick n Pay Gold Cup

Naka Bulls complete historic Gold Cup ‘three-peat’

Naka Bulls have already set their sights on a “new Everest” in 2026 after making history at the Brookside Sports Ground in Cape Town on Saturday when they won a third consecutive Pick n Pay Gold Cup title.

 
October 27, 2025

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