Bok Women join SA in supporting the Springboks
Springbok Women’s players Zintle Mpupha, Lusanda Dumke and Chumisa Qawe joined rugby fans across the country in backing the Boks by creating a personalised banner in the build up to the crucial second Test between Siya Kolisi’s charges and the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.
Blitzboks place fifth at Olympics in Tokyo
The Springbok Sevens team finished in fifth place at the 2020 Olympic Games after winning both their matches on Wednesday, and Blitzbok coach Neil Powell, who joined the side for their final encounter, felt they managed to restore some pride after the heart-breaking quarter-final defeat.
Boks gearing up for physical battle in second Test
Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am highlighted the physical battle and the importance of adapting to what happens on the field as the South Africans gear up for the second Test against the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.
Six-man Argentina upset Blitzboks in Tokyo
The Blitzboks crashed out of medal contention at the Olympic Games in Tokyo after they lost their quarter-final to Argentina by 19-14 at Tokyo Stadium on Tuesday.
Half-century up for Kitshoff as Wiese starts for Boks
Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff will earn his 50th Test cap at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday in the second Test of the Castle Lager Lions Series, with Jasper Wiese named at No 8 in this crucial clash between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions.
Amateur and club rugby allowed to resume
SA Rugby announced on Tuesday that all amateur and club rugby, currently suspended across the country due to COVID regulations, will be permitted to resume on 2 August following detailed reviews by the various provincial unions and if teams have implemented the return to play safety guidelines.
Mission accomplished for Blitzboks on first day in Tokyo
Wins over Ireland and Kenya pushed South Africa to the top of Pool C at the Rugby Sevens tournament at the 2020 Olympic Games in 2020 Games on Monday.
Springboks to host Argentina in Nelson Mandela Bay
The Springboks will start the defence of their Castle Lager Rugby Championship title against Argentina, when they return to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium for the first time since 2018 in the opening two Tests of their 2021 campaign.
Boks determined to fix errors as they return to training
Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff and assistant coach Deon Davids emphasised the importance of correcting their mistakes and taking a big step up in all areas of their game as they returned to the training field on Monday to prepare for the second Test against the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.
The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #12
The Cell C Sharks, Vodacom Bulls and DHL Western Province delivered commanding performances as all of them recorded victories with the Carling Currie Cup reaching its halfway stage this weekend.