Double delight for Toyota Cheetahs in Guinness PRO14
The Toyota Cheetahs wrapped up a rewarding home leg in the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday with a comprehensive 45-0 victory against the Isuzu Southern Kings at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, which secured back-to-back wins against their South African counterparts.
Blitzboks gear up for Sydney rebound
There were some technical issues to sort out, but Springbok Sevens coach, Neil Powell, also needed to get into his Blitzboks’ heads this week in preparation for the Australian leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
Cell C Sharks down Vodacom Bulls in opening fixture
Debutant Sanele Nohamba scored a last-minute try to hand the Cell C Sharks a 23-15 winning start over the Vodacom Bulls in their Vodacom Super Rugby first round match in Durban on Friday evening.
Celebrating 25 years of Vodacom Super Rugby
Vodacom Super Rugby - the top tournament in the Southern Hemisphere presently featuring teams from Argentina, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and SA - celebrates its 25th season this year and will kick-off in Auckland on Friday 31 January when the Blues host the Chiefs.
All eyes on Bloem for return Guinness PRO14 derby
An epic Guinness PRO14 derby between the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings is set to play out in Bloemfontein on Saturday, when both sides will target a victory at all costs.
Emirates Lions face difficult task first up in Buenos Aires
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies will captain a new-look Emirates Lions team against the formidable Jaguares in their first Vodacom Super Rugby fixture of 2020. The match kicks off at 01h00 on Sunday morning (SA time) in the Argentinean capital of Buenos Aires.
Flyhalf duel adds spice to Vodacom Super Rugby opener
Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am will lead an exciting Cell C Sharks team in their Vodacom Super Rugby opener with the Vodacom Bulls at Jonsson Kings Park on Friday evening, with a number of players set to make their competition debut for both teams. Kick-off is at 19h10.
Justin Geduld: From despair to gratitude in 50 tournaments
Two hundred and fifty-five matches – and 49 tournaments – ago, when Justin Geduld ran onto the field in the colours of the Springboks Sevens team for the very first time, he cried tears of joy.
Kolisi leads DHL Stormers from No 8 against Hurricanes
Springbok Rugby World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi will lead the DHL Stormers in the No 8 jersey when they host the Hurricanes in their first Vodacom Super Rugby match of 2020 on Saturday. Kick-off at DHL Newlands is 15h05 and will be televised live on SuperSport.
Blitzboks excited to restore pride
The Blitzboks have not have forgotten the disappointment of a sub-standard performance last week in Hamilton, but stand-in captain Stedman Gans says this has been overshadowed by the excitement of a new opportunity to be the best team they can be.