Job done, but far from perfect, says Erasmus
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus let out a sigh of relief following the Springboks’ hard-fought 27-20 (halftime 13-8) victory over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in the first of two Tests in the Castle Lager Incoming Series.

Kolisi thrilled to run out in front of home fans
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was thrilled to be back on South African shores for what marks their biggest Test since their triumphant Rugby World Cup campaign in France when they line up against Ireland in Pretoria in the first of three Castle Lager Incoming Series matches, and said his charges were well aware about what it means to country and the team.

Junior Boks must now rally for England clash
The Junior Springboks have their backs to the wall after defeat to Argentina on a wet Thursday night in Stellenbosch, and will have to win their remaining pool match with England next Tuesday and hope other results go their way to reach the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-finals.

Crucial log positions at stake in Premier Division
There will be some keen interest in games played elsewhere amongst the six teams in action in the Women’s Premier Division on Saturday, with all three matches having the potential to change the current standings.

Southern sides finish U18 Girls Week on a high
Eastern Province and Western Province claimed big wins on the final day of the U18 Girls Week staged at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg, and they also contributed the most players of a new Elite Player Development squad that was named on Friday.

“We need to bring the physicality and enjoy the occasion”
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has emphasised the importance of accuracy in their execution and said the team had to be physical and enjoy the occassion as they go in search of their first victory against Ireland since 2016 when the Castle Lager Incoming Series kicks off in Pretoria on Saturday.

Argentina boss Junior Boks in Stellenbosch
Argentina delivered a physically superior performance to beat a bumbling Junior Springbok side by 31-12 in their World Rugby U20 Championship pool clash played in rainy conditions in Stellenbosch on Thursday night.

The 2024 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #1 – Kick-off edition
The Carling Currie Cup Premier Division returns this weekend, with some big clashes between traditional rivals that will no doubt deliver thrilling action in South Africa’s oldest domestic provincial competition.

SA Schools surge past 'A' team in second half
The SA Schools side overturned a two-point deficit at halftime with a strong second half surge to win their annual clash against the SA Schools 'A' team by 38-22 in an entertaining encounter played at Monument High School in Krugersdorp on Thursday.

EP and Bulls share spoils in U16 Girls Week finale
Boland, Western Province and the Sharks extended their respective winning streaks, while Eastern Province drew with the Blue Bulls on the second day of the U16 Girls Week staged at Jeppe High School on Thursday.