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May 1, 2020
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Eighteen try thriller

In February 2010, a Vodacom Super Rugby record was set at Emirates Airline Park In Johannesburg, where the Chiefs beat the Emirates Lions by 72-65, with a total of 18 tries scored.

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Harlequins were a force to be reckoned with in their third round Investec Champions Cup clash against the DHL Stormers a...

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Lions shine on bleak Saturday for SA sides...

The Lions recorded their first victory of the European season when they beat Lyon in an exciting EPCR Challenge Cup clas...

3
Lions and Stormers victorious in exciting SA derbi...

The two South African derbies in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship to kick off the new year both went down to the wi...

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Coastal sides reign supreme in VURC derbies...

With big crowds enjoying the South African summer weather at the two local Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies in ...

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Stormers and Sharks keep SA flag flying in Europe...

The DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks kept the South African flag flying in the second round of the Investec Champio...

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COVID-19 Dairies Part 31: “Training away from training”

Springbok and Vodacom Bulls fullback Warrick Gelant is making use of his time in lockdown isolation to keep in shape as much as he can, training at home and keeping up with current affairs.

FNB Madibaz to be promoted to the FNB Varsity Cup

Should there be no sports allowed for the remainder of 2020, the Varsity Cup board has agreed that - as FNB Madibaz had already achieved an unassailable log points tally on the combined log of 2019 and 2020 - they will be promoted to the FNB Varsity Cup.

#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.

Quiz: Vodacom Super Rugby Part 3

Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue - no, we're not getting ready to tie the knot, this is simply the theme of our new Vodacom Super Rugby quiz! Give it a go...

'Beast' reveals he wanted to hang up his boots

Tendai Mtawarira knows more than most about the challenge of facing the British & Irish Lions. The 'Beast' became a household name during that epic 2009 series thanks to a destructive performance in the first Test in Durban which immediately passed into legend.

Erasmus says Boks will make South Africa proud again

Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby at SA Rugby, says the Springboks are working as hard as ever – despite the lockdown – to build on the Rugby World Cup victory of last year, in SA Rugby’s new podcast series.

Mtawarira: "That day changed my life"

With more than 100 international caps, a Rugby World Cup winners’ medal and a cult hero following, Tendai Mtawariria is one of rugby’s standout players.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 32: Teaching, training and family time

The Toyota Cheetahs’ Ruan Pienaar has had his work cut out during the COVID-19 lockdown, with the experienced Springbok scrumhalf juggling his time between home schooling, training and family duties.

Statement on Vodacom Super Rugby tournament format

SANZAAR would like to publicly correct the misleading information and speculation regarding suggestions in various media articles over the weekend about the future structure of SANZAAR and indeed tournament formats for Vodacom Super Rugby.

COVID-19 Dairies Part 31: “Training away from training”

Springbok and Vodacom Bulls fullback Warrick Gelant is making use of his time in lockdown isolation to keep in shape as much as he can, training at home and keeping up with current affairs.

'Beast' reveals he wanted to hang up his boots

Tendai Mtawarira knows more than most about the challenge of facing the British & Irish Lions. The 'Beast' became a household name during that epic 2009 series thanks to a destructive performance in the first Test in Durban which immediately passed into legend.

Tournaments

Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup

Harlequins thump DHL Stormers in London

Harlequins were a force to be reckoned with in their third round Investec Champions Cup clash against the DHL Stormers at the Stoop in London, where they outscored the visitors from Cape Town by nine tries to two for a commanding 61-10 victory.

 
January 11, 2026

Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup

Lions shine on bleak Saturday for SA sides

The Lions recorded their first victory of the European season when they beat Lyon in an exciting EPCR Challenge Cup clash in Johannesburg to keep their playoff aspirations alive, but the Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks were beaten in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday.

 
January 10, 2026

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Lions and Stormers victorious in exciting SA derbies

The two South African derbies in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship to kick off the new year both went down to the wire, with the Lions and DHL Stormers taking the spoils over the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Vodacom Bulls in two nail-biting and hard-fought encounters.

 
January 03, 2026

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Coastal sides reign supreme in VURC derbies

With big crowds enjoying the South African summer weather at the two local Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies in Cape Town and Durban, the DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks were too good for their Gauteng visitors on Saturday.

 
December 20, 2025

Investec Champions Cup & EPCR Challenge Cup

Stormers and Sharks keep SA flag flying in Europe

The DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks kept the South African flag flying in the second round of the Investec Champions Cup this past weekend, as they registered vital victories against Stade Rochelais and Saracens, while the Vodacom Bulls succumbed to a heavy defeat against the Northampton Saints in a respectable weekend for South Africa’s teams.

 
December 15, 2025

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