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August 5, 2018
Video: Vodacom Super Rugby Final 2018

The Crusaders are the 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby champions after they defeated the Emirates Lions 37-18 in a memorable final on Saturday morning (SA time) at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch. The home side led 20-6 at halftime.

LATEST TOURNAMENTS NEWS
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Top teams on a collision course as SA Cup resumes...

The SA Cup resumes this weekend following the Easter break, with the fifth round marking a significant point in the comp...

2
Positive early signs on impact of lowered tackle-h...

South African rugby is showing encouraging early outcomes following the introduction of the lowered tackle-height laws, ...

3
Vodacom URC Awards 2025/26 honour game-changers...

As the 2025/26 Vodacom URC season races toward its thrilling conclusion, the spotlight now turns to the individuals and ...

4
De Bruin applauds Daisies and Pick n Pay WSL 1...

Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin complimented the players and management of the eight provincial sides that cont...

5
Near misses as SA teams’ European adventures end...

It was a disappointing weekend for the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, and Hollywoodbets Sharks, as all three teams were sq...

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Video: SuperSport Rugby Challenge Final 2018

Have a look back at the final of the 2018 SuperSport Rugby Challenge Final between the iCOLLEGE Pumas and Tafel Lager Griquas.

Simelane cherishes U20 Championship experience

Junior Springbok vice-captain and centre Wandisile Simelane, who capped off the World Rugby U20 Championship with the honour of being the joint top try-scorer with six tries, looked back at the competition with fond memories.

Video: Inside the Junior Bok camp in 2018

We take a look at the Junior Springboks and their preparation for the 2018 U20 World Championship in France, where Chean Roux's team finished third.

Roux satisfied as Junior Boks claim bronze

Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux was a pleased man on Sunday after his team delivered a strong performance to defeat New Zealand by 40-30 at Stade de la Méditerranée in Béziers to finish the World Rugby U20 Championship on a high note and claim the bronze medal.

Video: "Beast" on reaching 100 Test caps for the Springboks

He's not a man of many words, but Tendai Mtawarira was still very humbled when he became only the sixth player ever to reach 100 Test caps in the Green and Gold, against England in Bloemfontein on 16 June 2018. This is what he had to say before the game.

Column by Pieter Rossouw

This year’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship kicks off soon and like most Springbok supporters, I’m excited to see what the team will achieve this year under the coaching of Rassie Erasmus.

Erasmus and Kolisi laud Boks courage and belief

SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, and Springbok captain Siya Kolisi lauded the self-belief and courage of the team after the South Africans scored an epic victory over the All Blacks on Saturday morning (SA time) in Wellington.

Rassie Erasmus to take charge of the Barbarians

SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, will take charge of the Barbarians for the first time when the famous club returns to action later this season.

Several Springboks released for Currie Cup duty

The Springboks have released eight players from their Castle Lager Rugby Championship squad that returned from New Zealand on Sunday for Currie Cup and provincial duty this weekend.

Preliminary Springbok squad to gather in PE

Seventeen players will get together in Port Elizabeth on Friday when they will start their preparations for the final two Tests in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, next Saturday, 29 September against Australia in PE and a week later against New Zealand in Pretoria.

Video: SuperSport Rugby Challenge Final 2018

Have a look back at the final of the 2018 SuperSport Rugby Challenge Final between the iCOLLEGE Pumas and Tafel Lager Griquas.

Column by Pieter Rossouw

This year’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship kicks off soon and like most Springbok supporters, I’m excited to see what the team will achieve this year under the coaching of Rassie Erasmus.

Tournaments

SA Cup

Top teams on a collision course as SA Cup resumes

The SA Cup resumes this weekend following the Easter break, with the fifth round marking a significant point in the competition as the race for the four semi-final places and qualification to the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division gathers further momentum.

 
April 09, 2026

News

Positive early signs on impact of lowered tackle-height laws

South African rugby is showing encouraging early outcomes following the introduction of the lowered tackle-height laws, with initial data indicating a positive shift in reducing the severity and long-term impact of tackle-related catastrophic head, neck and spine injuries, SA Rugby announced on Thursday.

 
April 09, 2026

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Vodacom URC Awards 2025/26 honour game-changers

As the 2025/26 Vodacom URC season races toward its thrilling conclusion, the spotlight now turns to the individuals and teams who have defined this campaign. The Vodacom URC Awards are back, ready to celebrate the stars, the stories, and the moments that have made this season unforgettable.

 
April 08, 2026

Pick n Pay Women's Super League

De Bruin applauds Daisies and Pick n Pay WSL 1

Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin complimented the players and management of the eight provincial sides that contested the 2026 Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, saying that it provided the national coaching set-up with valuable insights and unearthed new talents.

 
April 07, 2026

Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup

Near misses as SA teams’ European adventures end

It was a disappointing weekend for the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, and Hollywoodbets Sharks, as all three teams were squeezed out of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions, in the key Round of 16.

 
April 05, 2026

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