Tournament news, April 06, 2021

FNB Varsity Cup: Ikeys burst Maties' bubble in Pretoria
FNB UCT Ikeys and FNB NWU Eagles scored impressive victories at Tuks Stadium in Pretoria on Monday, while FNB UWC and FNB Shimlas played to a thrilling draw in the opening round of the 2021 FNB Varsity Cup.

News, April 06, 2021

SA Rugby Travel launches RWC 2023 packages
The Springboks will be defending the Webb Ellis Cup in France in a little over two years’ time – the eighth Rugby World Cup in which South Africa will compete – and this at the scene of the Boks’ second title when John Smit lifted the coveted gold trophy in Paris in 2007.

News, April 06, 2021

Springboks start preparations with alignment camps
The Springboks’ preparations for the forthcoming international season will move up a gear in the next fortnight as Rassie Erasmus (Director of Rugby), Jacques Nienaber (head coach) and the rest of the management host of a series alignment camps.

News, April 01, 2021

Medics recognised with 2021 Guinness PRO14 Chairman's Award
This season’s Guinness PRO14 Chairman’s Award has been awarded to the six medical members of the Championship’s Medical Advisory Group - including SA Rugby's Clint Readhead - in recognition of the critical role they have played in ensuring the campaign was completed safely.

News, April 01, 2021

Schools and club rugby to resume in April
Schools and club rugby received a massive boost on Thursday as SA Rugby granted permission for the players to return to the field in April following a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stat Attack, April 01, 2021

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.

Reaction, March 31, 2021

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.

Inspiration, March 31, 2021

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.

News, March 30, 2021

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.

News, March 29, 2021

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.

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