SA Rugby Academy squad to sharpen up on tour
The SA Rugby Academy squad will go on tour to Johannesburg and Durban in the next week for two friendly matches to increase the players’ match sharpness and fitness in preparation for the World Rugby Under-20 Championship which South Africa is hosting from next month.

Peyper, Jonker named on RWC match official panel
Two South Africans, Jaco Peyper and Marius Jonker, were included in the team of match officials World Rugby announced on Wednesday for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France later this year.

Blitzboks looking to finish World Series strong
There is no doubt that the core of experienced Springbok Sevens players who are available for the final two legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series have boosted the confidence of the squad, players and management alike.

Patience is a virtue for returning Geduld
The last time Justin Geduld boarded an international flight, he needed assistance from the flight crew as his leg was in a brace due to a multi-ligament knee injury. His discomfort, as he travelled back to Cape Town from Seville, was lightened by the fact that the Springbok Sevens had just won a sixth consecutive tournament in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Boks return to business with two preparation camps
The Springboks will assemble in Durban in May for two preparation camps with the purpose of getting their on-and-off-field structures in place for the 2023 international season.

Soyizwapi: Job at hand remains the most important
Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi said the fact that he will run out in his 50th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Toulouse on Friday is a special personal milestone, but his job for the Blitzboks between the four lines will come first.

Strong starts for Queens, Daisies and WP
The EP Queens, Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province all started the 2023 SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division on a winning note with bonus point victories during the first round of the competition played on Saturday.

Stormers secure invaluable home semi-final
The DHL Stormers will take one step closer to possibly defending their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title next weekend after booking their second successive home semi-final in the competition, while the Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks were knocked out in a bitter-sweet weekend for the South African sides.

The 2023 Currie Cup Bulletin #18
The Toyota Cheetahs extended their lead at the top of the Currie Cup Premier Division standings, while there were big wins for Windhoek Draught Griquas, the Airlink Pumas and the Cell C Sharks in the ninth round of the competition.

Stormers down Bulls to secure home semi-final
The DHL Stormers beat the Vodacom Bulls 33-21 (half-time 17-7) in Cape Town on Saturday to set up a home Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final showdown with Irish side Connacht.