Too many mistakes, but lessons learned at Loftus
Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin said his team need more clarity around the breakdown and must stop conceding points during soft moments if they want to deliver a better performance against Canada next weekend in Gqeberha.

Cream of SA’s schoolboy crop on show at FNB U18 Craven Week
South Africa’s leading schoolboys will be in action at the FNB U18 Craven Week tournament at Hoërskool Middelburg in Mpumalanga, starting on Monday with the final day scheduled for next Saturday.

Boks open season with a hard-fought win in Pretoria
The Springbok announced the start of their season in spectacular fashion – at time – at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, beating a willing Italy 42-24 in their first of two Castle Lager Incoming Series Tests.

Canada victorious against inconsistent Bok Women
Canada beat the Springbok Women by 50-20 (half-time 26-3) in a pulsating Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon, playing with composure and showing why they are ranked second in the world against a South African team that never gave up.

Foote praises Junior Boks’ character after England victory
Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote credited his players for their composure and character after they recorded their second pool victory at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy with a great win over England in Rovigo on Friday evening.

Kriel thrilled to lead Boks against physical Italy
Jesse Kriel, who will become South Africa’s 67th Test captain when he leads the Springboks against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, was delighted about the honour bestowed upon him, but he warned that it would be remiss to underestimate the Italians going into the clash.

Springbok Women locked and loaded for Canada
Springbok Women captain Nolusindiso Booi said her team will enter Loftus Versfeld with excitement and determination when they face Canada at 13h30 on Saturday, in the first Test between the two countries on South African soil.

Brilliant Junior Boks bury England in Rovigo
The Junior Springboks outplayed England 32-22 in a crucial Pool A match at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Rovigo on Friday, showing massive defensive grit and attacking prowess, which helped them overturn a 14-point deficit to remain unbeaten in Italy and in the process laying down a marker to other teams about their intentions.

Sharks save best for last at FNB Grant Khomo Week
The Sharks and Blue Bulls finished the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week unbeaten after claiming convincing wins in the final round of the tournament staged at St Alban’s College in Pretoria on Friday.

WP U18s down hosts while Border CD and Bulls U16s share spoils at FNB Girls Weeks
Western Province edged the Golden Lions in the final match of the FNB U18 Girls Week while Border Country Districts snatched a late draw against the Blue Bulls in the last round of the FNB U16 Girls Week at Queens High School in Johannesburg on Friday.