SSRC: A straight North Section shoot-out in Kimberley
There will be a straight shoot-out between Tafel Lager Griquas and the Xerox Golden Lions XV in Kimberley, where the team from Gauteng face an improbable task if they want to make it to the SuperSport Rugby Challenge semi-finals.
Koen: Junior Springboks have solid foundation to build on
SA Rugby High Performance manager and Junior Springbok assistant coach, Louis Koen, said on Thursday the team had a solid base to build on in the World Rugby U20 Championship in Rosario.
SSRC: Who will survive in the South Section?
A change in the format of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge meant the quarter-finals were scrapped, but as the playoffs loom after seven rounds, defeat will spell the end of the road for one of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs or Boland Cavaliers in the South Section.
Swanepoel to replace injured Horn for Junior Boks in Rosario
Janko Swanepoel will join the Junior Springboks at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Rosario as an injury replacement for Francke Horn, whose tournament was cut short due to a shoulder injury.
Three-time World Series winner Kyle Brown calls it a day
Springbok Sevens stalwart Kyle Brown has retired from sevens rugby after winning three HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series titles with the Blitzboks and 69 tournaments in the Green and Gold.
MTN to send Bok fans to Japan
MTNs sponsorship of the South African national rugby team reached an upsurge today following the announcement that the country’s rugby fans will be given the chance to join the Springboks in Japan later this year.
Pollard resumes Vodacom Bulls captaincy against Highlanders
Experienced Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has shrugged off his injury niggle and returns to captain the Vodacom Bulls in their last Vodacom Super Rugby tour match on Friday morning (SA time) against the Highlanders in Dunedin.
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Video: Too much Junior Bok firepower for Scotland U20
The Junior Boks started their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign with six tries in a 43-19 victory over Scotland in Rosario on Tuesday.
Roux satisfied with Junior Boks’ strong start in Rosario
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux praised his team’s attitude and character in their opening match of the World Rugby U20 Championship, against Scotland at the Racecourse Stadium in Rosario on Tuesday, for a bonus-point victory of 43-19.