Test of character for SA Cup frontrunners
The three teams at the top of the SA Cup log – Suzuki Griquas, the Airlink Pumas and Toyota Cheetahs – will have their credentials as frontrunners tested when they hit the road for tricky away fixtures this weekend in round five of the competition.

Derbies highlight Premier Division second round
Regional bragging rights and valuable log points will be on offer this weekend, with Eastern and Western Cape derbies highlighting the action in the second round of the Women’s Premier Division.

Bun fight for top eight as sands run out
Each round that passes in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship can be described as the sands of time running out for the teams involved in the bun fight for the all important top eight positions that secure playoff places as well as Investec Champions Cup qualification.

Log positions key as Vodacom URC returns to action
Securing the best possible positions on the log will be the main driving force when the Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns to action this weekend as the pressure mounts with only five rounds remaining before the quarter-finals.

SA Rugby lauds impressive list of Awards nominees
SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer congratulated the Springboks, SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander, and the impressive list of individuals who were recognised for their excellent achievements in 2023 by being nominated for the prestigious SA Sports Awards.

“Shakes” back in the mix for Singapore
Long-standing Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi is available for selection for the first time in the current HSBC SVNS season after being given the green light to return to international action, and will be considered for the seventh of the eight tournaments in the series, in Singapore from 3-5 May.

Match official appointments to 22 April 2024
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made with the FNB Varsity Cup final taking place on Monday.

RIP Terence Dean (1962-2024)
Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former SARU No 8 Terence Joseph Dean, who sadly passed away last week after suffering a stroke at the age of 62.

New French threat to Leinster’s European ambitions
Leinster’s imperious performance in their quarter-final ensured that this year it won’t be Stade Rochelais pipping them to the post in the Investec Champions Cup, but they do face a French obstacle that is as formidable.

Sharks book historic EPCR semi-final spot
The Hollywoodbets Sharks succeeded in their quest to become the first South African team to advance to the semi-final of the EPCR Challenge Cup, but it was a weekend of disappointment for the Vodacom Bulls who were knocked out of the Investec Champions Cup competition.