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April 24, 2020
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match - 2007 Final

In 2007, the Vodacom Bulls became the first SA team to lift the Vodacom Super Rugby trophy - then still Super 14 - when they beat the Cell C Sharks with a last-minute Bryan Habana try in Durban.

LATEST TOURNAMENTS NEWS
1
Lions top ding-dong affair in Johannesburg...

Tiaan Swanepoel’s accurate boot secured the Lions a 32-28 victory in their 2021 Kick-Off Pools match against the New Nat...

2
Carr leads youthful Vodacom Bulls against EP...

The Vodacom Bulls will take the field sporting a team that is dominated by the next generation of stars when they host E...

3
Ulster continue Guinness PRO14 chase...

The sigh of relief this week in the Belfast headquarters of Ulster was audible when it became clear that the Springbok l...

4
Springboks’ 2023 RWC dates and venues revealed...

The Springboks will kick off the defence of their 2023 Rugby World Cup crown on Sunday, 10 September 2023 against Scotla...

5
Van Vuuren and Venter back for Cell C Sharks...

Experienced forwards Kerron van Vuuren (hooker) and James Venter (flanker) are back in the Cell C Sharks’ starting team ...

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Conditioning key for Toyota Cheetahs during lockdown

With the Guinness PRO14 competition suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19, the Toyota Cheetahs have turned their focus to conditioning during the nationwide lockdown in South Africa, with an eye on being in the best possible shape should they return to the field.

ReLive RWC glory with the Springboks on SuperSport

Five months after their magnificent Rugby World Cup triumph in Japan, Siya Kolisi and his Springbok teammates will talk viewers through the final as part of a Freedom Day rugby special on SuperSport.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 28: Conferencing and cooking

The COVID-19 lockdown has been very productive in terms of work and life skills for leading referee Rasta Rasivhenge, with cooking and introspection keeping him occupied outside of his string of online referee conferences.

Quiz: Home ground glory in 1995

The world came to South Africa in 1995 for what was a truly spectacular RWC - the last of the amateur era - and who will ever forget the late Nelson Mandela handing Francois Pienaar the Webb Ellis Cup in Johannesburg? Test your knowledge with our latest quiz.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 27: Staying calm in a crazy world

Far from sorting out the usual logistics, planning daily schedules and easing the team into high performance mode, Blitzbok team manager Ashley Evert is locked down in Stellenbosch, spending valuable time with his family and catching up on hobbies and interests.

EPD programme makes big strides during lockdown

The SA Rugby Elite Player Development (EPD) programme continues to make big strides in identifying and grooming the top junior talent in the country – despite the lockdown – by engaging with provincial coaches and the players using series of communications methods.

SuperSport and SA Rugby to release RWC 2019 documentary

If the Springboks’ 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph was a heroic tale, the story behind the famous win is even more remarkable.

Watch: "Chasing the Sun" documentary trailer

"Chasing the Sun" is a behind-the-scenes documentary on the Springboks' 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph, from SA Rugby and SuperSport.

#BlitzBoksTravelTales: Stedman Gans behind the camera

The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 destinations across the world during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Stedman Gans took his camera along during some of these trips - and here is the evidence!

COVID-19 Diaries Part 30: Ruhan Nel and the act of giving

While the rugby fraternity are craving some action on the field of play and to get back to enjoying one of South Africa’s favourite sports, Blitzboks and DHL Stormers centre, Ruhan Nel, has decided to do something extra in order to help those who can't help themselves.

Conditioning key for Toyota Cheetahs during lockdown

With the Guinness PRO14 competition suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19, the Toyota Cheetahs have turned their focus to conditioning during the nationwide lockdown in South Africa, with an eye on being in the best possible shape should they return to the field.

EPD programme makes big strides during lockdown

The SA Rugby Elite Player Development (EPD) programme continues to make big strides in identifying and grooming the top junior talent in the country – despite the lockdown – by engaging with provincial coaches and the players using series of communications methods.

Tournaments

Match report

Lions top ding-dong affair in Johannesburg

Tiaan Swanepoel’s accurate boot secured the Lions a 32-28 victory in their 2021 Kick-Off Pools match against the New Nation Pumas at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Friday night.

 
February 26, 2021

Team announcement

Carr leads youthful Vodacom Bulls against EP

The Vodacom Bulls will take the field sporting a team that is dominated by the next generation of stars when they host Eastern Province in a 2021 Kick-Off Pools match at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday, 28 February.

 
February 26, 2021

Preview

Ulster continue Guinness PRO14 chase

The sigh of relief this week in the Belfast headquarters of Ulster was audible when it became clear that the Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee’s injury was not as bad as expected.

 
February 26, 2021

Tournament news

Springboks’ 2023 RWC dates and venues revealed

The Springboks will kick off the defence of their 2023 Rugby World Cup crown on Sunday, 10 September 2023 against Scotland in the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille, it was confirmed when World Rugby officially revealed the dates and venues during a live online event in Paris on Friday.

 
February 26, 2021

Team announcement

Van Vuuren and Venter back for Cell C Sharks

Experienced forwards Kerron van Vuuren (hooker) and James Venter (flanker) are back in the Cell C Sharks’ starting team for their first match of the new season, against Tafel Lager Griquas in Durban on Sunday.

 
February 26, 2021

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