Reaction, July 05, 2023

Junior Boks are ready for their next challenge
Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko said the tough route into the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship will benefit his squad going into Sunday's playoff encounter against Ireland.

Team news, July 05, 2023

Nche injury forces change to Springbok team
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was forced to make a late change to his team for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Pretoria on Saturday with prop Steven Kitshoff replacing Ox Nche, who suffered an injury to his pectoral muscle on Tuesday.

News, July 05, 2023

Kleyn thrilled as Springbok debut awaits in Pretoria
Former Irish international Jean Kleyn said he was still in a “whirlwind” after being called up to the South African squad for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship and hearing that he would make his Springbok debut against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

FNB Youth Weeks, July 05, 2023

Southern sides continue to impress at Craven Week
Eastern Province and Western Province maintained their unbeaten records, while there were wins for the hosts, South Western Districts, and Free State on the third day of the SA Rugby U18 Craven Week at Outeniqua Park in George.

Team announcement, July 04, 2023

Vermeulen to lead Boks as Kleyn earns SA debut
Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Match report, July 04, 2023

Relentless Junior Boks book semi-final spot
The Junior Springboks secured their place in the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship with a superb second half performance by grinding out a 24-16 victory (half-time 7-16) over Argentina on a cold and windy night at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.

Special feature, July 04, 2023

New Nike Springbok playing jersey revealed
The nine-month long wait to reveal the new Nike-designed Springbok jersey finally ended on Tuesday when the Springboks’ new Castle Lager Rugby Championship jersey was revealed.

FNB Youth Weeks, July 04, 2023

Tries galore on eventful second day of Craven Week
The Leopards, Griffons, Golden Lions and Blue Bulls recorded big wins on day two of the SA Rugby U18 Craven Week at Outeniqua Park in George.

News, July 04, 2023

SA Rugby sends condolences to Oliver family
Mr Mark Alexander, the president of the South African Rugby Union, has passed on the heartfelt condolences of the whole South African rugby community to the Oliver family and the Irish Rugby Football Union and its World Rugby Under-20 Championship team, following a paragliding accident that led to the death of Mr Greig Oliver on Monday.

News, July 04, 2023

Nche injury doubt for Wallabies Test
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber advised on Tuesday that prop Ox Nche had suffered an injury to his chest at training on Tuesday and was in doubt for Saturday’s opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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