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May 28, 2019
Video: Makazole Mapimpi - catch him if you can!

Makazole Mapimpi showed some raw pace as he ran 95m for this scorcher of a try in the Cell C Sharks' Vodacom Super Rugby victory over the Emirates Lions.

LATEST TOURNAMENTS NEWS
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Eyes on Cape Town and Gqeberha in round four...

The only two undefeated sides in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, the Isuzu Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province...

2
Marvellous Marx makes it a memorable double...

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx capped off fantastic 2025 season when he added the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of th...

3
Third season of SA Cup kicks off this weekend...

The third instalment of the popular SA Cup kicks off this weekend and promises to offer an early indicator of who will b...

4
Lions claim SA Shield in thrilling derby round...

The Fidelity Securedrive Lions claimed the SA Shield for the first time in a gripping round of local Vodacom United Rugb...

5
Daisies and WP still undefeated in WSL 1...

The Isuzu Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province retained their unbeaten status in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1...

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Blitzboks Afrika and Ndhlovu on their way to Paris

Cecil Afrika and Mfundo Ndhlovu have been called up to join the Springbok Sevens team in Paris for the HSBC Paris Sevens as injury replacements for Kurt-Lee Arendse and Stedman Gans.

Glade replaces injured Jacobs in Junior Springbok squad

Keagan Glade (prop) has been included in the Junior Springbok World Rugby U20 Championship squad as an injury replacement for Hanro Jacobs, whose tournament dreams were shattered due to a foot injury.

Ndhlovu and his love for the big city lights

His first stop was Hong Kong on debut for the Blitzboks and a bronze medal; then on to Paris for gold and the celebrations of a HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series victory – not a bad travel schedule for Springbok Sevens outside back Mfundo Ndhlovu, in 2018.

Springbok Sevens leave it too late against Aussies

The Springbok Sevens team suffered a set-back in their quest to be crowned HSBC London Sevens champions, falling 29-22 to a polished Australian effort on Sunday.

Blitzboks struggle in London, but qualify for Tokyo 2020

There was disappointment and tempered elation in the Springbok Sevens camp in London, where they lost both their matches but still did enough to secure automatic qualification to the Olympic Games in Tokyo next year.

Soyizwapi hopes for iconic finish to season

Standing next to the other 15 captains at the HSBC Paris Sevens official captains’ photo earlier on Wednesday, Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi looked up at the Eiffel Tower and was immediately impressed by the iconic landmark.

Jenkins gets 50, Odendaal captains Vodacom Bulls in Auckland

Springbok lock Jason Jenkins will play in his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby match in Auckland on Friday when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Blues in their third Australasian tour match. The Round 16 encounter at Eden Park kicks off at 09h35 (SA time).

Johannes steps up planning for second SA U20 Women’s camp

SA Women’s U20 coach Laurian Johannes has stepped up the team’s preparations for their two matches against Zimbabwe next month by inviting a squad of 32 players to their training camp in Pretoria.

Mathrin Simmers sets her sights on Tokyo

Ever heard the story of a couple of 16-year-old school girls sitting around in Knysna, chatting about life and then deciding to start a rugby team?

Buthelezi: Time for the Junior Boks to express themselves

Junior Springbok captain Phendulani Buthelezi said on Wednesday they are ready to go out and express themselves at World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina as the team began the journey to the international showpiece.

Blitzboks Afrika and Ndhlovu on their way to Paris

Cecil Afrika and Mfundo Ndhlovu have been called up to join the Springbok Sevens team in Paris for the HSBC Paris Sevens as injury replacements for Kurt-Lee Arendse and Stedman Gans.

Soyizwapi hopes for iconic finish to season

Standing next to the other 15 captains at the HSBC Paris Sevens official captains’ photo earlier on Wednesday, Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi looked up at the Eiffel Tower and was immediately impressed by the iconic landmark.

Tournaments

Pick n Pay Women's Super League

Eyes on Cape Town and Gqeberha in round four

The only two undefeated sides in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, the Isuzu Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province, collide in a fourth round match that is most likely going to determine hosting rights for the final, which is less than a month away, on 4 April.

 
March 06, 2026

News

Marvellous Marx makes it a memorable double

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx capped off fantastic 2025 season when he added the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Award to his World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year accolade, which he received late last year, while Nadine Roos did the double by being named SA Rugby Women’s Player of the Year for a second successive season at the SA Rugby Awards, presented by FNB on Thursday.

 
March 05, 2026

SA Cup

Third season of SA Cup kicks off this weekend

The third instalment of the popular SA Cup kicks off this weekend and promises to offer an early indicator of who will be in the hunt for the coveted top four positions that secure a place in this year’s Carling Currie Cup Premier Division.

 
March 05, 2026

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Lions claim SA Shield in thrilling derby round

The Fidelity Securedrive Lions claimed the SA Shield for the first time in a gripping round of local Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies on Saturday as they defeated the DHL Stormers in a dramatic match in Johannesburg, while the Vodacom Bulls made a strong statement against the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Pretoria, which saw both Gauteng sides hold onto their spots in the top eight.

 
March 01, 2026

Pick n Pay Women's Super League

Daisies and WP still undefeated in WSL 1

The Isuzu Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province retained their unbeaten status in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 this weekend, while the Golden Lions won their first game of the season, but the third round was not kind to the Sanlam Boland Dames, who came up short in Pretoria.

 
March 01, 2026

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