Attacking mind-sets prevail as Under-20 Champs start
Defending champions in the SA Rugby u20 Provincial Champs, the Down Touch Griffons, started the season with a bye in the opening round, but 2018’s runners up, the Phakisa Pumas, showed their intent with a strong 38-30 win over the Limpopo Blue Bulls this weekend.

Dyantyi injury setback for Springboks
Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has returned to the Xerox Golden Lions in Johannesburg where he will undergo rehabilitation for a hamstring injury, the Springbok management has announced on Monday.

Boks pleased with Lood's form
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot was pleased with the game time and performance of Lood de Jager, who played just over 50 minutes for the Vodacom Blue Bulls in this weekend’s Currie Cup opening round.

SA Schools squads named for U18 International Series
The SA Schools and SA Schools A squads – featuring four returning players from 2018 – to contest the U18 International Series against their age-group counterparts from Argentina, England, France, Wales in August were announced by SA Rugby on Monday.

Ikey Tigers head to Japan for World University Rugby Cup
UCT Rugby Club is travelling to Japan in September to play in an invitational World University Rugby Cup hosted by Waseda University – a curtain raiser to the Rugby World Cup.

Video: Currie Cup mascots stir it up
The mascots of the seven Currie Cup Premier Division teams had a bit of fun with the help of Early B and his song, "Leka Djy"!

Video: Official Unofficial Currie Cup Team Commissioners
The ‘Official Unofficial Team Commissioners’ are Siv Ngesi (WP), Bouwer Bosch (Blue Bulls), Nicky Van (Cheetahs), Thabiso Mhlongo (Pumas), Jonathan of Radio Raps (Golden Lions), Simmi Areff (Sharks) and Malik Kau (Griquas).

RIP James Small (1969-2019) - funeral details confirmed
Former Springbok wing James Small, a member of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning squad, has died suddenly from a heart attack at the age of 50 on Wednesday.

Front runners emerge in Currie Cup First Division
The Jaguares XV jumped to the top of the Currie Cup First Division log after securing a second win in as many weeks, while defending champions, SWD, scored their first win with a solid display in George. The Valke and Down Touch Griffons also won their first matches.

Video: Xerox Golden Lions claw their way back in Jozi
The Xerox Golden Lions had to fight hard to start their Currie Cup campaign with a win against the Phakisa Pumas in Johannesburg.