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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
1
The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #7...

The three teams in the top half of the Carling Currie Cup First Division log will take the field as favourites in the fi...

2
WP march on, Bulls and Sharks share spoils at FNB ...

Western Province extended their winning run while the Blue Bulls and Sharks battled to a thrilling draw in the second ro...

3
Northern and Cape teams continue to impress at FNB...

The Blue Bulls and Western Province were among the big winners in the second round of the FNB U18 Girls Week in Johannes...

4
2025/26 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge ...

The countdown to the start of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup officially began on Tuesday as t...

5
Bulls and coastal teams draw first blood in Pretor...

The Bulls, Sharks and both Western Province teams claimed valuable wins on day one of the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week stage...

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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

Carling Currie Cup

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #7

The three teams in the top half of the Carling Currie Cup First Division log will take the field as favourites in the fifth round of the competition this weekend, the penultimate round of league action before the semi-finals. For some teams, this will be the last roll of the dice if they are going to make it into the playoffs.

 
July 03, 2025

FNB Youth Weeks

WP march on, Bulls and Sharks share spoils at FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week

Western Province extended their winning run while the Blue Bulls and Sharks battled to a thrilling draw in the second round of the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week in Pretoria on Wednesday.

 
July 02, 2025

FNB Youth Weeks

Northern and Cape teams continue to impress at FNB Girls Weeks

The Blue Bulls and Western Province were among the big winners in the second round of the FNB U18 Girls Week in Johannesburg, while the Golden Lions made another statement in the FNB U16 Girls Week.

 
July 02, 2025

Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup

2025/26 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pools revealed

The countdown to the start of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup officially began on Tuesday as the Pool Draws for the competitions took place at the Premier Sports studios in Dublin.

 
July 01, 2025

FNB Youth Weeks

Bulls and coastal teams draw first blood in Pretoria

The Bulls, Sharks and both Western Province teams claimed valuable wins on day one of the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week staged at St Alban’s College in Pretoria on Monday.

 
June 30, 2025

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