Ref spotlight falls on Wayne Barnes for Italian Job
Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot dismissed the team’s impressive winning record under the whistle of England’s Wayne Barnes as having little bearing when he takes charge of their third RWC pool match against Italy on Friday.
Match stats: Boks dominate set piece and with ball-in-hand
The Boks put up a dominant - albeit not perfect - performance in their RWC Pool B win with 57-3 over Namibia in the City of Toyota on Saturday.
Mission accomplished, but Boks ponder the Italian Job
South Africa’s 57-3 dismantling of Namibia ticked a few boxes for Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s director of rugby, but a critical showdown looms with Italy on Friday.
Springboks too strong for Namibia in Japan
The Springboks outplayed African neighbours, Namibia, by 57-3 (halftime 31-3) in the City of Toyota Stadium in their Rugby World Cup clash on Saturday to claim a first win in Pool B.
Isuzu Southern Kings go down fighting against the Blues
The Isuzu Southern Kings went down 31-27 against the Cardiff Blues despite delivering a spirited performance in their opening Guinness PRO14 match in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
Live commentary: Springboks v Namibia from City of Toyota
Join us for live match updates from the Springboks' second RWC Pool B match, against Namibia at the City of Toyota Stadium from 11h45 (SA time) on Saturday, 28 September.
New faces and fresh legs impress for Imbokodo
Springbok Women's Sevens coach, Paul Delport, expressed his satisfaction after the opening day of the Titans Women's Rugby Knysna 7s tournament, played at Loerie Park on Saturday.
DHL WP to host Vodacom Bulls in U19 Champs final
DHL Western Province and the Vodacom Blue Bulls will contest the final of the SA Rugby Under-19 Provincial Championship at City Park in Cape Town next Saturday (12h30 kick-off) after they progressed to the decider by winning the Coastal and Inland Sections respectively.
Video: Nine-try Boks outgun African neighbours
Highlights of the Springboks' second Pool B match at Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, which they won 57-3 against Namibia in the City of Toyota Stadium.
DHL WP pip Cell C Sharks in U19 Coastal Section decider
DHL Western Province will contest the final of the SA Rugby Under-19 Provincial Championship after they held out against a gallant Cell C Sharks side on the final day of the Coastal Section at an overcast Paarl Gymnasium on Saturday.