This typically tough South African Vodacom Super Rugby derby ended in a 21-19 win for the Vodacom Bulls over their neighbours from the south, the Cats, which comprised of players from the Lions, Cheetahs and Griquas in those years.
The Currie Cup has been given a new window and a new format in a makeover that will allow all 14 unions to play for the ...
New laws to make rugby safer at school and club level were approved by the members of the South African Rugby Union at a...
The five South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will be geared up for a fresh challeng...
Greater depth, and strategic squad choices for away games are playing an increasing part of how South African franchises...
Leinster scored at the death in Galway to stay on top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log, but it was Munster w...
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The COVID-19 lockdown may have taken some getting used to for Rhyno Smith, but the Toyota Cheetahs fullback is making the most of the time to study and train after settling into his new routine.
The programme of international rugby matches during the 2020 July window has been postponed due to ongoing government and health agency COVID-19 directives, World Rugby has announced on Friday.
It was a moment of magic, when months of hard work culminated in a highlight for the Springbok squad of 2019 – Cheslin Kolbe’s try that all but sealed victory in the Rugby World Cup final against England in Japan.
Rugby industry stakeholders have confirmed pay cuts and other economies to slice up to R1.2bn from the sport’s budget by the end of the year.
SA Rugby released its Industry Financial Impact Plan in response to COVID19 and had this message for its partners and stakeholders. #StrongerTogether
The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 iconic cities when they contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It is not always that glamorous though, especially when travelling between tournaments. But the #Blitzboks make it work.
After more than seven weeks in lockdown, Isuzu Southern Kings speedster Yaw Penxe is itching to get back onto the field, but until then dressing up for training and being as creative as possible with home-based sessions will have to do to keep up his fitness levels.
For R32-12 you can have the shirt off Siya’s back, the boots off Bongi’s feet or have a personal Rugby World Cup trophy tour – to your home! – as part of a major new charity initiative launched by SA Rugby on Tuesday.
️The Springboks can't sit on the sidelines and do nothing while many South Africans are going hungry. They're giving away the shirts off their backs and the boots off their feet to help raise money for those affected by COVID19.
What do you do when there is no training equipment at home during lockdown? You improvise – something Springbok Women’s centre Aphiwe Ngwevu is particularly good at.
The COVID-19 lockdown may have taken some getting used to for Rhyno Smith, but the Toyota Cheetahs fullback is making the most of the time to study and train after settling into his new routine.
The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 iconic cities when they contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It is not always that glamorous though, especially when travelling between tournaments. But the #Blitzboks make it work.
Currie Cup
Currie Cup gets new window in major revamp for local seasonThe Currie Cup has been given a new window and a new format in a makeover that will allow all 14 unions to play for the coveted gold trophy from 2025 onwards as well as more provincial rugby action to be broadcast by SuperSport, having received unanimous approval from SA Rugby’s members at Friday’s General Council meeting in Cape Town.
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Tackle safety law changes for school and club rugby agreedNew laws to make rugby safer at school and club level were approved by the members of the South African Rugby Union at a general council meeting on Friday.
European Professional Club Rugby
SA teams gear up for fresh European challengeThe five South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will be geared up for a fresh challenge this weekend as they enter round one of the respective European competitions, which will mark the beginning of the internationals season for the Toyota Cheetahs, and a mental switch from the Vodacom United Rugby Championship for the other four teams.
European Professional Club Rugby
Depth, strategy key to SA teams' campaigns in EuropeGreater depth, and strategic squad choices for away games are playing an increasing part of how South African franchises are approaching their tasks in both the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup this season.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship
Strong statement from Munster as focus moves to EuropeLeinster scored at the death in Galway to stay on top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log, but it was Munster who made out the strongest statement in round seven at the focus now turns to the Investec Champions Cup.