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May 16, 2020
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Cats v Bulls (2001)

This typically tough South African Vodacom Super Rugby derby ended in a 21-19 win for the Vodacom Bulls over their neighbours from the south, the Cats, which comprised of players from the Lions, Cheetahs and Griquas in those years.

LATEST TOURNAMENTS NEWS
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Grand Final spots at stake in Pick n Pay Gold Cup...

Four will become two on Saturday when the semi-finals of Pick n Pay Gold Cup – the ‘FA Cup of South African rugby’ – wil...

2
SA teams look to make a step up in Vodacom URC...

The DHL Stormers will not only try to retain their spot at the top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log this wee...

3
High drama as four semi-finalists are confirmed...

The four semi-finalists in the ‘FA Cup’ of South African rugby, the Pick n Pay Gold Cup, have been confirmed after an ex...

4
Age-group Cup finals confirmed as Border clinch U2...

Border defeated the Pumas by 41-38 in a nail-biting final to clinch the SA Rugby Under-21 Shield title at the White Rive...

5
DHL Stormers shine in gloomy round for SA sides...

The DHL Stormers provided the only ray of light on a gloomy weekend for three of the four South African sides in a chall...

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COVID-19 Diaries Part 35: New routines and study time

The COVID-19 lockdown may have taken some getting used to for Rhyno Smith, but the Toyota Cheetahs fullback is making the most of the time to study and train after settling into his new routine.

July Tests against Scotland and Georgia postponed

The programme of international rugby matches during the 2020 July window has been postponed due to ongoing government and health agency COVID-19 directives, World Rugby has announced on Friday.

Kolbe and Pollard lift the lid on RWC final try

It was a moment of magic, when months of hard work culminated in a highlight for the Springbok squad of 2019 – Cheslin Kolbe’s try that all but sealed victory in the Rugby World Cup final against England in Japan.

Rugby Industry Financial Impact Plan announced

Rugby industry stakeholders have confirmed pay cuts and other economies to slice up to R1.2bn from the sport’s budget by the end of the year.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

SA Rugby released its Industry Financial Impact Plan in response to COVID19 and had this message for its partners and stakeholders. #StrongerTogether

#BlitzboksTravelTales: The not so glitzy part of travelling

The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 iconic cities when they contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It is not always that glamorous though, especially when travelling between tournaments. But the #Blitzboks make it work.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 36: Creativity and dressing up

After more than seven weeks in lockdown, Isuzu Southern Kings speedster Yaw Penxe is itching to get back onto the field, but until then dressing up for training and being as creative as possible with home-based sessions will have to do to keep up his fitness levels.

#StrongerTogether for R32-12

For R32-12 you can have the shirt off Siya’s back, the boots off Bongi’s feet or have a personal Rugby World Cup trophy tour – to your home! – as part of a major new charity initiative launched by SA Rugby on Tuesday.

Video: We are #StrongerTogether for R32-12

️The Springboks can't sit on the sidelines and do nothing while many South Africans are going hungry. They're giving away the shirts off their backs and the boots off their feet to help raise money for those affected by COVID19.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 37: Making your own training equipment

What do you do when there is no training equipment at home during lockdown? You improvise – something Springbok Women’s centre Aphiwe Ngwevu is particularly good at.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 35: New routines and study time

The COVID-19 lockdown may have taken some getting used to for Rhyno Smith, but the Toyota Cheetahs fullback is making the most of the time to study and train after settling into his new routine.

#BlitzboksTravelTales: The not so glitzy part of travelling

The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 iconic cities when they contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It is not always that glamorous though, especially when travelling between tournaments. But the #Blitzboks make it work.

Tournaments

Pick n Pay Gold Cup

Grand Final spots at stake in Pick n Pay Gold Cup

Four will become two on Saturday when the semi-finals of Pick n Pay Gold Cup – the ‘FA Cup of South African rugby’ – will be contested at two iconic club grounds situated more than 1,500 km apart in the Western Cape and Limpopo.

 
October 17, 2025

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

SA teams look to make a step up in Vodacom URC

The DHL Stormers will not only try to retain their spot at the top of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log this weekend, but also continue winning streak against Zebre Parma, the Vodacom Bulls will be looking to bounce back in tough Galway, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Lions will aim for their first victories of season as they are back on home soil.

 
October 16, 2025

Pick n Pay Gold Cup

High drama as four semi-finalists are confirmed

The four semi-finalists in the ‘FA Cup’ of South African rugby, the Pick n Pay Gold Cup, have been confirmed after an extraordinary quarter-final weekend that saw 43 tries scored across the four matches.

 
October 13, 2025

Tournament news

Age-group Cup finals confirmed as Border clinch U21 Shield

Border defeated the Pumas by 41-38 in a nail-biting final to clinch the SA Rugby Under-21 Shield title at the White River Rugby Club north of Nelspruit on Saturday afternoon, while the finalists for the U20 and U19 Cup competitions were confirmed following the semi-finals which took place over the past weekend.

 
October 13, 2025

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

DHL Stormers shine in gloomy round for SA sides

The DHL Stormers provided the only ray of light on a gloomy weekend for three of the four South African sides in a challenging third round abroad in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

 
October 12, 2025

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