Merry Mcatshulwa meets up in Marcoussis
After 17 hours, the Springbok Women finally settled at their base in Marcoussis, and the travel discomforts and fatigue were soon forgotten and turned into hugs and laughs when France-based Sinazo Mcatshulwa joined up with her teammates at the National Rugby Centre outside Paris.

Cheetahs clinch Free State derby to move into top four
The Toyota Cheetahs defeated the NovaVit Griffons in a crucial SA Cup fixture in Bloemfontein on Saturday, putting them back in top four contention, as pace-setters, Suzuki Griquas and the Airlink Pumas, continued their winning runs, while there were also good results for the Valke and Eastern Province.

Blitzboks sign off from Singapore in style
The Springbok Sevens team finished ninth at the HSBC SVNS Singapore after two victories on Sunday morning (SA time), first by two points against the USA before finishing the tournament in style against Australia.

Down and up for Blitzboks on day one in Singapore
Zander Reynders waited for the perfect opportunity to score his first try for the Springbok Sevens team, after the buzzer against Argentina, as the Blitzboks bounced back from a disappointing start in Singapore to beat HSBC SVNS series leaders Argentina in their final pool game on Saturday.

Snyman believes the Blitzboks will bounce back
The big question around the Springbok Sevens’ performance in Hong Kong last weekend will be answered in the National Stadium in Singapore on Saturday. Was it just a bad day at the office or are the Blitzboks losing momentum in HSBC SVNS?

Mokone and Boer called up for crucial Poland trip
The Springbok Women’s Sevens squad to travel to Poland on Sunday for next weekend’s World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger tournament in Krakow, will feature two uncapped players in Patience Mokone and Vianca Boer.

Tshauke, Diliza called up for Bok Women’s Euro tour
Faith Tshauke (utility forward) and Xolelwa Diliza (hooker) have been named in the 32-player Springbok Women squad to travel to France and Spain for a short tour, with the Bulls Daisies duo earning first national call-ups.

Soyizwapi expects fresh effort from Blitzboks
What happened in Hong Kong stayed in Hong Kong and the Springbok Sevens squad arrived in Singapore this week with a fresh mind and effort, but also with a clear mission – to finish the regular HSBC SVNS season with an performance that will do justice to the team, country and the badge on their chests.

Do or die for SA teams in EPCR Challenge Cup
It will be a case of do or die for the three South African teams featuring in the EPCR Challenge Cup playoffs this weekend, as defending champions, the Hollywoodbets Sharks, the Vodacom Bulls, and Emirates Lions spring back into action in Europe in the Round of 16, where quarter-final spots will be up for grabs.

Energised Junior Bok training group shift gears
An energised Junior Springbok squad have resumed training in Stellenbosch, entering the next block of their preparation camp with an intensified focus as their next task in the season moves into view.