Nhleko: Junior Boks’ effort rewarded
Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko praised his South African U20 squad's effort on Friday when they outplayed England to win the bronze final of the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championships, with France taking the title for a third successive time by beating Ireland in the final.

Home ground advantage crucial in First Division
Home ground advantage could be crucial for the four hosting teams when the sixth round of the Women’s First Division takes place on Saturday.

#BokFriday to unite SA in Boks’ momentous year
The Springboks are asking the entire South African nation to literally ‘gear up’ for a display of unity and pride in support of the national team’s campaign to deliver joy and hope to the country in another momentous Rugby World Cup year.

Boks preparing for a testing battle against NZ
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk warned that his team had to be “switched on” for the full 80 minutes in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday in the second round of the southern hemisphere showpiece.

Junior Boks eye redemption and podium place
The Junior Springboks are excited and keen to deliver a performance that will leave a legacy for the 2023 team when they face England at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town in the World Rugby U20 Championship third place playoff on Friday.

SA Schools sneak home against 'A' team
The SA Schools team had to work very hard to win the annual match against SA Schools 'A', grabbing a 36-26 victory (half-time 21-14) on a sunny Thursday afternoon at the Boland Stadium in Wellington.

WP and Eagles soar highest at U18 Girls Week
The SWD Eagles and Western Province claimed big wins in the final round of the U18 Girls Week tournament staged at Jeppe High School in Johannesburg.

All Black team named to face Boks in Auckland
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team to play the Springboks in Auckland, where five players are set to take the field for the first time in 2023.

Nhleko tweaks Junior Bok squad for England playoff
Damian Markus will earn a first start for the Junior Springboks against England on Friday, while SA U20 head coach Bafana Nhleko was also forced to make a few changes due to injuries for their World Rugby U20 Championship third place playoff at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.

Smith: Rivalry with NZ is the "ultimate test"
Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith on Tuesday spoke highly of the rivalry between the Springboks and All Blacks as they prepare to cross swords at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, and said it remains the ultimate test for him as a player.