Loosies dominant in 2021 Kick-Off Pools
The loose forwards clearly had a ball during the 2021 Kick-Off Pools, dominating the statistics and underlining their worth to the various teams with a number of stellar performances.

Erasmus praises teams for positive start to 2021
Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby, praised the eight local provincial teams, SA Rugby’s referees and SuperSport for their contribution to an attractive brand of rugby displayed during the 2021 Kick-Off Pools, which concluded on Sunday after 16 action-packed matches.

When the Webb Ellis Cup went to Middelburg
The Webb Ellis Cup was on the road on Wednesday, making its way to Middelburg in Mpumalanga – escorted by SA Rugby and World Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2019, Pieter-Steph du Toit – where an ardent Springbok fan was treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

World Rugby committed to fostering a safer game for all
The World Rugby Player Welfare and Laws Symposium 2021 has kicked off with CEO Alan Gilpin reaffirming the international federation’s commitment to foster a safer and more accessible game for future generations.

SA teams take aim at dominant PRO14 champions
The Guinness PRO14 final sent a strong message to South Africa’s PRO14 Rainbow Cup teams that Leinster will be the team to beat after the Irish outfit successfully defended their title over the weekend.

Toyota Cheetahs run Elephants off their feet
Eastern Province had no answer for the Toyota Cheetahs’ ball-in-hand approach as the Free Staters finished the 2021 Kick-Off Pools with a commanding 71-12 victory in Bloemfontein on Sunday afternoon.

Nail-biter in Kimberley as Tafel Lager Griquas edge New Nation Pumas
Tafel Lager Griquas and the New Nation Pumas finished their 2021 Kick-Off Pools campaign on a dramatic note on Saturday as the Kimberley side registered a nail-biting 23-22 win at home.

Jantjies earns a brace as DHL Stormers outclass the Lions
Springbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies scored a brace as the DHL Stormers outclassed the Lions 44-12 with a five-try romp in their final 2021 Kick-Off Pools clash at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Can Munster upset the odds in the PRO14 final?
Munster go into Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 final against Leinster knowing full-well that they are the underdogs, but the desire for success, and the opportunity to give South African-born stalwart CJ Stander the perfect farewell will be the driving force behind their final hopes.

New Nation Pumas keep squad intact for Kimberley trip
The New Nation Pumas have announced a match squad for their final 2021 Kick-Off Pools clash against Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon, although it is expected that Jimmy Stonehouse will not make big changes to last week’s starting team which defeated the Toyota Cheetahs in Nelspruit.