Slotting match winners part of the job for Cilliers
Jakkie Cilliers loves kicking for poles, and added pressure – like lining up a potential match-winning kick – does not change her approach, and she admitted that some sage advice by a former Springbok flyhalf helped her adjust to this new role entrusted to her.

Benetton and Connacht's challenges hurt
There’s been a lot of talk about how Italy’s recent good form in the Guinness Six Nations might impact Benetton’s challenge in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, but the returning cavalry were not back in time to prevent the team from Treviso suffering a telling setback.

RIP John Stubbs (1948-2024)
Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former national player John “Snowy” Stubbs, who passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 75 after a brief battle with cancer.

Super Saturday for SA teams in Vodacom URC
The South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship delivered on their desire to return to the field with a bang as all four registered victories on Saturday, scoring a total of 20 tries in the process.

Elation in victory for Springbok Women debutants
A win on Test debut is one thing, and it’s something else to help seal the victory in the last play of the game, but the four Springbok Women debutants in Saturday’s victory over Spain in Villadolid would not change their dramatic entry into international rugby for anything.

Springbok Women edge Spain in Valladolid thriller
Jakkie Cilliers kicked a late penalty goal to help steer the Springbok Women to a morale-boosting 15-13 victory over Spain in their Test match in Vallalodid on Saturday afternoon, sealing the win shortly before the end after they led 5-3 at halftime.

No spectacle, but important win for Bok Women
Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen congratulated his team on their narrow 15-13 win over Spain in their season-opener in Valladolid on Saturday and added that the Test would be remembered for the way in which the South Africans ground out the victory, rather than the spectacular play by the visitors.

SA teams out to climb log as Vodacom URC resumes
South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams will look to return to the field with a bang after a two-week break cognisant of the fact that every result will count with only seven pool rounds remaining and only one domestic team currently in the top eight.

Booi exemplifies Bok Women’s motto of ‘no pain, no gain’
In a team meeting leading up to their current tour of Europe, Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen showed the newly assembled squad – that included seven new caps – a picture of a try from a lineout maul the team scored last time they played Spain.

Four uncapped players named for Spain Test
Springbok Women’s coach Louis Koen has included four uncapped players – two in the starting pack and two on the bench – when they play Spain in a one-off Test at Pepe Rojo Stadium in Valladolid on Saturday to start their 2024 international season.