Boks to reset mentally with All Blacks looming
Handré Pollard admitted that while the Springboks were bitterly disappointed following their 30-17 defeat against the Australia on Saturday it was important to reset mentally as soon as possible as they prepare to face New Zealand next week.

Spanish replay awaits Blitzboks in Canada Sevens quarter-final
The Springbok Sevens team will play Spain in the Cup quarter-finals of the HSBC Canada Sevens in BC Place in Vancouver on Sunday evening after they topped Pool A with a clean sweep of results on day one of the tournament.

Blitzboks crowned Canada Sevens champions
The Blitzboks claimed a second HSBC Canada Sevens tournament win three years when they totally outplayed Kenya to the tune of 38-5 in the final at BC Place in Vancouver on Sunday. South Africa were up 24-0 at the break and continued their dominance in the second half.

Nienaber on Bok defeat: “We were not good enough”
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber pulled no punches and offered no excuses after South Africa went down by 30-17 to the Wallabies in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test match in Brisbane on Saturday, admitting that they were outplayed in all areas.

On-song Australia sink Springbok hopes in Brisbane
An outstanding performance from a well-organised Australia inflicted a 30-17 defeat on the Springboks at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday – their heaviest loss in 29 Tests since losing by the same margin to Argentina in Mendoza in 2018.

Highlights: Second Test - Springboks v Australia
The Wallabies have won back the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate with a 30-17 victory over the Springboks in their fourth round Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Kolisi: "We are even more determined this week"
Siya Kolisi is confident the Springboks will deliver an improved performance against the Wallabies in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship showdown in Brisbane on Saturday as they keep their eyes firmly fixed on defending their title this season.

Powell: Blitzboks need to bring the effort
The Springbok Sevens team must focus on their own standards and efforts and not worry about the team lined up on the other side of the pitch when they run out at BC Place in Vancouver on Saturday, to start their 2021 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series campaign.

Bulls name strong squad for Vodacom URC tour
The Vodacom Bulls will be jetting out on Saturday to begin a four-week tour that will start in Ireland, continue to Wales and end in Scotland for their opening fixtures of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Sharks name squad of 34 for URC trip to Europe
The Cell C Sharks depart for the first month’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship action with a 34-man squad to play in four successive matches in Ireland, Scotland and Wales beginning next Saturday.