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From our archives

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.

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Vermeulen, Vodacom Bulls dominate nominations...

The list of nominations for the SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards for 2020 has a distinct blue tinge to it, with the Vo...

2
Ulster have their work cut out in Guinness PRO14...

Ulster will have their work cut out when they host Leinster in the plum fixture in the next round of the Guinness PRO14 ...

3
Rampant Vodacom Bulls demolish EP in Pretoria...

The Vodacom Bulls scored 12 tries to one as they comprehensively outplayed Eastern Province by 87-10 in their 2021 Kick-...

4
Second half surge seals win for Cell C Sharks...

The Cell C Sharks scored four unanswered tries in the second half of their 2021 Kick-Off Pools match against Tafel Lager...

5
Specmagic downs DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium...

Rosko Specman showed his brilliant attacking instincts with a hattrick of tries as the Toyota Cheetahs defeated the DHL ...

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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

News

Vermeulen, Vodacom Bulls dominate nominations

The list of nominations for the SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards for 2020 has a distinct blue tinge to it, with the Vodacom Bulls underlining their dominance of the season with a host of names on the shortlists.

 
March 01, 2021

News

Ulster have their work cut out in Guinness PRO14

Ulster will have their work cut out when they host Leinster in the plum fixture in the next round of the Guinness PRO14 after missing out on a valuable bonus point for a full house of five log points against Ospreys over the weekend.

 
March 01, 2021

Match report

Rampant Vodacom Bulls demolish EP in Pretoria

The Vodacom Bulls scored 12 tries to one as they comprehensively outplayed Eastern Province by 87-10 in their 2021 Kick-Off Pools match at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday afternoon.

 
February 28, 2021

Team announcement

Second half surge seals win for Cell C Sharks

The Cell C Sharks scored four unanswered tries in the second half of their 2021 Kick-Off Pools match against Tafel Lager Griquas to open their new season with a commanding 35-10 win in Durban on Sunday.

 
February 28, 2021

Match report

Specmagic downs DHL Stormers at Cape Town Stadium

Rosko Specman showed his brilliant attacking instincts with a hattrick of tries as the Toyota Cheetahs defeated the DHL Stormers 34-33 in the Cape side’s first home game at their new Cape Town Stadium home on Saturday afternoon.

 
February 27, 2021

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