Restoring Blitzboks’ standards a priority for Soyizwapi
The highs and lows on being a member of the Springbok Sevens team were best illustrated last weekend at the conclusion of the HSBC Singapore Sevens, where the Blitzboks lost three consecutive matches after a racking up a record streak of 36 wins, and saw three team members injured and unable to continue.
Griquas break Lions' hearts with last-gasp win
The Sigma Lions were a few minutes away from a first Carling Currie Cup win this season before Windhoek Draught Griquas replacement back Ashlon Davids broke the hosts' hearts with a late try that secured his side a hard-fought 23-17 victory in Johannesburg on Thursday afternoon.
SA Rugby Academy kick-starts resumption of junior programme
The national junior rugby programme will resume after Easter with the intake of 36 promising players who will attend the SA Rugby Academy, based in Stellenbosch.
The 2022 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #15
The Toyota Cheetahs will be looking to remain unbeaten in a tricky Carling Currie Cup match in Cape Town against the DHL Western Province, and the Sigma Lions will be desperate to break their losing streak in the competition against a confident Windhoek Draught Griquas in Johannesburg.
Delport names training squad for Rugby Africa Sevens Cup
Springbok Women's Sevens coach Paul Delport has named a group of 14 players as the team move into the final preparation phase for the Rugby Africa Women's Sevens Cup, to be played in Tunisia at the end of the month.
Reflection was a proper reality check for Blitzboks
A 14-hour flight between two continents normally means a good meal, a good movie and a good sleep for regular international travellers, but this time around, the Springbok Sevens squad did not do the usual things when they travelled from Singapore to Vancouver.
Nienaber satisfied as Boks wrap up first camp
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction as a group of players wrapped up their first alignment camp in Durban on Tuesday, saying they achieved the goals set out as they step up preparations for the international season which starts with the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Wales in July.
Four FNB Varsity Cup semi-finalists confirmed
The FNB Varsity Cup semi-final lineup has been confirmed with UFS Shimlas set to host UP-Tuks in Bloemfontein, and the UCT Ikeys pitted against Western Cape rivals Maties in Cape Town, with both matches scheduled for next Monday.
Murphy, Van Wyk and Williams to join Blitzboks in Vancouver
James Murphy, Shaun Williams and Shilton van Wyk have been called into the Springbok Sevens squad for the HSBC Canada Sevens tournament, to be played at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver this weekend, the sixth tournament of the 2022 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
Bulls to host WP in SA Rugby U20 Cup Final
The Vodacom Bulls will host their DHL Western Province counterparts in the final of the 2022 SA Rugby Under-20 Cup competition at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, following their 78-3 away victory over Eastern Province U20 last Saturday.