Roux names SA U19 squad for Georgia tour
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux on Friday named a 30-member squad featuring six World Rugby U20 Championship players to tour Tbilisi, Georgia, from 27 November to 5 December as part of the team’s preparations for the 2020 season.
Squad ready to deliver says Delport
Springbok Women's Sevens coach Paul Delport said his squad are prepared and motivated to deliver the goods at the Rugby Africa Women's Sevens tournament that starts in Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium in Monastir, Tunisia on Saturday.
Three out of three for Toyota Cheetahs in Guinness PRO14
The Toyota Cheetahs sealed their third victory in as many games in the Guinness PRO14 on Friday night as they registered a bonus-point 40-16 victory against Munster, outscoring the visitors five tries to one, at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
Ungerer calls for Isuzu Southern Kings backline to step up
Isuzu Southern Kings vice-captain, Stefan Ungerer, is thrilled at the prospect of facing Irish powerhouse, Ulster, in the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday, and believes their forwards are ready to provide the platform for the backline to attack from.
The Springboks and RWC quarter-finals down the years
The Springboks have never missed out on the qualifying for the playoffs at any Rugby World Cup and they stuck to that script in Japan this year.
Experience will be key for Imbokodo – Mpupha
The experience of having played at this stadium and in this tournament will have a huge influence in the Springbok Women's Sevens squad's ability to adapt to the challenges of the Rugby Africa Women's Sevens tournament this weekend.
Smith aims to complete Toyota Cheetahs reign on high note
Toyota Cheetahs coach Franco Smith will look to sign off his spell in Bloemfontein on a high note on Friday in the Guinness PRO14 against Munster, while the Isuzu Southern Kings have emphasised rounding off their chances when they meet Ulster in PE on Saturday.
Super-typhoon may decide Springbok playoff opponents
The Springboks woke to blue skies and warm temperatures in Kobe on Thursday but a “super-typhoon” named Hagibis may end up deciding their quarter-final opponents once it makes landfall on Japan on Saturday.
Springbok Women's Sevens keen to make their mark in Tunisia
The Springbok Women's Sevens will arrive in Tunisia tomorrow for the Rugby Africa Women's Sevens tournament knowing that they can overcome an important hurdle on their way back to the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series with a top two finish.
Cobus Reinach unaware of smashed RWC record
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach was unaware of the Rugby World Cup record he smashed on Tuesday evening in the Springboks’ comprehensive 66-7 Pool B victory over Canada in Kobe, until he was informed about the feat in the Bok change room.