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May 16, 2020
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Final (2012)

The Cell C Sharks won their quarter and semi-finals in Australia and Cape Town, but the trip all the way back to New Zealand took its toll as they went down to a brilliant Chiefs side in Hamilton.

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Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has delivered a ringing endorsement for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in the bui...

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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

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Strong Vodacom Bulls squad for Ospreys clash

The Vodacom Bulls have named a 28-man squad to prepare for their crucial Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Ospreys in Swansea, Wales this week.

 
May 17, 2022

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Ulster coach full of praise for exciting Vodacom URC

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has delivered a ringing endorsement for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in the build-up to an exciting final weekend of league play.

 
May 17, 2022

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Nothnagel to lead Emirates Lions to Wales

Reinhard Nothnagel will lead the Emirates Lions in the place of Burger Odendaal when they travel to Wales for their final Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash this weekend, against the Dragons in Newport on Saturday.

 
May 17, 2022

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Am returns for Cell C Sharks' tour to Ireland

Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am is back in the Cell C Sharks' mix after a short stint on loan in Japan, and has been included in their tour squad for Friday's Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster in Ireland.

 
May 17, 2022

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Leinster sound ominous warning to other contenders

Toulouse don’t get beaten every day and they don’t get outplayed often, so it shouldn’t be surprising that the leading team on the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log, Leinster, received rave reviews for their exploits at the weekend.

 
May 16, 2022

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