Blitzboks resolve tested in Tokyo
The Springbok Sevens team cannot wait for Monday’s start to the Rugby Sevens tournament of the 2020 Olympic Games to give meaning to their five year journey and at 04h00 (SA time), when they run out against Ireland in their first match at Tokyo Stadium, the wait will be over.

Bosch stars as Sharks cool down Cheetahs
The Cell C Sharks returned to Carling Currie Cup action with a bang when they claimed a 47-30 bonus-point win over the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday afternoon.

Live at 13h00: Women's First Division Final
The Women's First Division Final takes place on Saturday afternoon at 13h00 in Johannesburg, where the Mastercard Golden Lions Women will defend their title against the Free State Women at Emirates Airline Park.

Castle Lager Rugby Champs 2021 match schedule
SANZAAR announced on Friday that it was reviewing options for the match schedule for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship (TRC) following the decision by the New Zealand government to suspend travel between New Zealand and Australia for eight weeks from 23h59 today (Friday, July 23), due to the current pandemic situation in Australia.

Execution key as Boks prepare for challenging Test
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick emphasised the importance of executing their game plan effectively and channeling all their energy into the opening Test against the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, after wrapping up their on-field preparations on Friday.

Raubenheimer names strong squad for RWC camp
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer named an impressive squad of 35 players for their second Rugby World Cup preparation camp in Stellenbosch in August, with a number of Women’s Premier and First Division star performers featuring alongside a strong core of experienced players.

Springbok bench to play big role - Elstadt
Springbok utility forward Rynhardt Elstadt said the replacements would play a vital role in maintaining the continuity and physicality triggered by the starting team in Saturday’s opening Test against the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium.

The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #11
It’s tough at the top, the saying goes, and that is true for the Carling Currie Cup, where Tafel Lager Griquas surged to the number one spot on Wednesday, but could see it slip away again in the coming days.

Adversity becoming a Blitzbok strength – Dazel
The lack of field training for more than a week did not dampen the spirits of the Springbok Sevens team and they will also adapt to the adjusted living arrangements at the Olympic Village in Tokyo from Friday.

De Allende: Boks will leave everything on the field
Springbok centre Damian de Allende is relishing every moment of being back on the field and said he and his team-mates were determined to leave everything on the park as they prepare for the opening Test against the British & Irish Lions at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.