Afrika applauds growth and grit of Springbok Women's Sevens
The grit and determination shown by the Springbok Women in Brazil over the weekend, where they secured fifth place in the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Sao Paulo, left coach Cecil Afrika a happy man as the team prepares to arrive back in South Africa on Tuesday, eager to move on to the next job.

Joe Lewis appointed Springbok performance analyst
SA Rugby has appointed former England, Scarlets, and Ospreys technical analyst Joe Lewis to the Springbok management team in the role of performance analyst. He will join the team before the international season, which kicks off against the Barbarians and features two new exciting competitions in the Nations Championship and Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour.

Lions continue dominance in SA Rugby U23 Cup
The Lions secured their second successive win in as many weeks when they edged arch-rivals the Vodacom Bulls 27–24 in a closely fought SA Rugby U23 Cup clash played on Friday evening in Polokwane.

Second successive perfect round for SA teams
It was a case of mission accomplished for South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises as they completed their second successive clean sweep of home wins in another memorable and significant round of action in the cross-hemisphere showpiece.

Gutsy win embodies Bok Women Sevens spirit
A severely depleted Springbok Women’s Sevens team finished the final HSBC SVNS 2 tournament at Estadio Nicolau Alayon on a high note on Sunday, and despite a mixed bag of results, their fighting spirit shone brightly in Sao Paulo.

Daisies and Dames top of the crop in WSL 1
The Isuzu Bulls Daises finished top of the log in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League yet again as the 2026 version of the tournament finished in style on Saturday, while the Sanlam Boland Dames finished in second place.

Griquas remain top as Eagles soar in SA Cup
Suzuki Griquas and the Airlink Pumas were on the winning side in the weekend’s fourth-round SA Cup fixtures, while there were also solid wins for the Dotsure SWD Eagles, Toyota Cheetahs and a first of the season for the Leopards.

Mixed bag for Bok Women Sevens in Sao Paulo
The Springbok Women's Sevens stumbled early in Sao Paulo on Saturday, losing their first two HSBC SVNS 2 matches in Brazil, but recovered well to end the day with a solid win over the hosting nation.

Smiles on faces for Bok Women’s Sevens in Brazil
Expect the Springbok Women’s Sevens to play with an abundance of flair and freedom when the final HSBC SVNS 2 tournament kicks off at Estadio Nicolau Alayon in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

Tickets to go on sale for inaugural Nations Champs
Ticket sales for the inaugural Nations Championship Tests in South Africa – where the Springboks will face England, Scotland, and Wales – will go on sale on 2 April, SA Rugby announced on Thursday, exactly 100 days before the Boks start their campaign against England in Johannesburg (4 July).