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Nov 16, 25 •
15 Views •
Academy Week, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Afrika and Roos applaud team work for Africa Cup success
The Springbok Women’s Sevens confirmed their standing as the best team on the continent after they outplayed hosts and main contenders, Kenya, in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup final in Nairobi on Sunday, and according to coach Cecil Afrika, it was a...
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Nov 14, 25 •
44 Views •
Academy Week, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on One step at a time for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Nairobi
The journey to redemption for the Springbok Women’s Sevens team starts at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday and Sunday at the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup and for team captain, Nadine Roos, the options are simple. “We have to play...
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Nov 13, 25 •
58 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Shilton van Wyk ready to fire in 2026 season
Springbok Sevens flyer Shilton van Wyk has experienced a lot in his HSBC SVNS career, including many highs and also inevitable lows, but he is determined to chase perfection in the forthcoming world series season. The 25-year-old made his Blitzbok debut in...
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Nov 10, 25 •
90 Views •
Australia, British & Irish Lions, Cell C Community Cup, General News, International, Junior Rugby, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Top 14, Top 14, Tournament Rules, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby, World in Union Song •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA U19s arrive in Cork to prepare for Irish encounter
The South African Under-19 Academy squad arrived in Ireland on Sunday evening, determined to finish their two-match European tour on a high note against Ireland U19 on Friday. The SA U19s are looking to bounce back from a hard-fought 20-12 loss to France U19...
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Nov 6, 25 •
121 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Snyman: Blitzboks ready for tournament mode
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman expressed his satisfaction with the progress of his squad’s HSBC SVNS pre-season preparations on Thursday, as they finished their final condition block before the 2026 season kicks off. The Blitzboks played in a...
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Nov 6, 25 •
112 Views •
Academy Week, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Cape Town Mayor counting down to City’s “funnest” weekend
Mr Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Mayor of the City of Cape Town, has called on Capetonians and Western Capers to make it a weekend to remember by attending the must-see HSBC SVNS Cape Town, as the one-month-to-go countdown begins on Thursday. The 16 best sevens...
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Oct 22, 25 •
267 Views •
British & Irish Lions, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Tournament Rules •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Mark Alexander Condemns Bullying in All Forms
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, has expressed his deep concern and unequivocal condemnation following the circulation of a disturbing video on social media, in which a learner is assaulted by a group of fellow learners. One of the alleged...
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Oct 16, 25 •
299 Views •
Australia, British & Irish Lions, Cell C Community Cup, General News, International, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Top 14, Top 14, Tournament Rules, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby, World in Union Song •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry announced: Springboks and All Blacks reignite traditional tours
• Quadrennial tour between Springboks and All Blacks announced • Eight match schedule of All Blacks’ 2026 tour of South Africa confirmed • Historic fourth Test to be played internationally • Springboks’ first professional era tour of New Zealand...
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Oct 15, 25 •
310 Views •
British & Irish Lions, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Tournament Rules •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Rugby names U19 training group ahead of European tour
Five members of the victorious Junior Springbok team who won the World Rugby Under-20 Championship earlier this year in Italy were included in the SA Rugby U19 Academy training squad, that will go leave a three-game tour of Europe at the end of October....
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Oct 13, 25 •
350 Views •
Academy Week, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Playing in Cape Town would be a massive honour for De Jager
The Blitzboks’ willingness outwork their opponents is one of the traits of their team culture that Grant de Jager admires most, as it is also something he aspires to on the rugby field, with the new signing hoping to make enough of an impression to play in...
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Oct 2, 25 •
404 Views •
British & Irish Lions, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Tournament Rules •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Jetour’s vehicle sponsorship of DHL Stormers off to try-umphant start
Jetour’s three-year vehicle sponsorship of the DHL Stormers kicked off this past Friday with precision, when the home team beat defending URC champions, Leinster, 35-0 at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. Last month saw Jetour officially announce this vehicle...
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Oct 1, 25 •
559 Views •
British & Irish Lions, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Tournament Rules •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SPAR powers four provincial rugby teams in game-changing sponsorship
SPAR has announced its sponsorship of four provincial rugby teams – a bold show of support that puts community ahead of rivalry and reinforces SPAR’s commitment to grassroots sport development. As of today, 1 October 2025, SPAR proudly becomes the...
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Sep 23, 25 •
477 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blitzboks to continue putting building blocks in place in 2026
The Springbok Sevens will start the new season as defending HSBC SVNS World Champions, but for Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman, it will not be a year of protecting their title at all cost. Rather, according to Snyman, another holistic approach can be...
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Sep 3, 25 •
910 Views •
British & Irish Lions, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Tournament Rules, United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Rugby becomes shareholder in United Rugby Championship
The United Rugby Championship confirmed on Wednesday that the South African Rugby Union has become the league’s sixth shareholder, joining the Irish, Italian, Scottish, and Welsh rugby unions, along with CVC Capital Partners, as shareholders in Pro Rugby...
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Sep 2, 25 •
859 Views •
Academy Week, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Free beer for early birds as HSBC SVNS Cape Town tickets go on sale
The world champion Blitzboks will defend their HSBC SVNS Cape Town title in December as the Mother City’s biggest party returns with free drinks for early ticket buyers, as well as an enticing offer for families. The first 500 fans to purchase R350 tickets...
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Aug 25, 25 •
1166 Views •
British & Irish Lions, Currie Cup, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Tournament Rules •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on PUMA and Vodacom Bulls Kit honours the Unbreakable Line
Tshwane, South Africa – 25 August 2025 – Global sports company PUMA and the Vodacom Bulls today launched The Unbreakable Line Home and Away kits for the 2025/26 season. The campaign video narrates the story of The Unbreakable Line which refers to...
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Jul 9, 25 •
1501 Views •
British & Irish Lions, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Tournament Rules •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Freddy Hirsch renews and expands partnership with SA Rugby
SA Rugby announced on Tuesday that its partnership with the Freddy Hirsch Group (FHG) has been renewed for four more years, while the agreement has been expanded to include all of South Africa’s national rugby teams. This partnership, which was...
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Feb 19, 24 •
2043 Views •
General News, National, School, School Rugby Fixtures, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Young Graeme team ready for festival examination
A relatively young Graeme side are ready to test themselves in the demanding environment of first team rugby when they compete in the annual Graeme College Rugby Festival in Makhanda from March 14-16. As excitement begins to build in the squad, as well as the...
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Mar 2, 23 •
10619 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, School, School Rugby Festivals, School Rugby Fixtures, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on 2023 KEARSNEY EASTER RUGBY FESTIVAL
Supporters of fast-paced schoolboy rugby are set to score with this week’s announcement that the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival will again kick off over Easter weekend. This 14th festival promises thrilling match-ups between some of the country’s...
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Aug 18, 22 •
9593 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, National, SA Schools Team, School, South Africa, South Africa, South Africa U18, South Africa u18 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA sides named for U18 International Series openers
Zachary Porthen and Camden Schoeman, who led the SA Schools teams last month, will again wear the captain’s armbands when the two SA Under-18 sides open the U18 International Series against England and France in Paarl on Friday. Porthen will lead the SA U18...
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Jul 13, 22 •
8232 Views •
Craven Week, General News, Junior Rugby, National, SA Schools, SA Schools Team, School, South Africa, South Africa, South Africa u18 •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Schools teams ‘amped’ to play on Saturday
The SA Schools teams return to action in Cape Town on Saturday having last played in 2019 and judging by the excitement in the camps as they prepared at Hoër Landbouskool Boland near Paarl, the players and their management teams can’t wait for the...
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Jul 8, 22 •
8186 Views •
Craven Week, Craven Week Boks, General News, Junior Rugby, National, SA Schools Players, SA Schools Team, School, South Africa, South Africa, South Africa u18, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Schools squads named for 2022
The SA Schools selectors on Friday named two squads of 23 players each to represent the SA Schools and SA Schools A teams in 2022, with Kathleho Lynch (SA Schools) and Cobus van Dyk (SA Schools A) named as coaches. The squads will assemble at Hoër...
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Jul 7, 22 •
4450 Views •
Craven Week, Craven Week Fixtures, Craven Week Results, General News, Junior Rugby, National, School, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Hugely competitive day confirms Craven Week is back to thrill
A highly competitive third day of the SA Rugby Under-18 Craven Week once again confirmed why this flagship schoolboy tournament is such a popular event amongst all stakeholders – and how much it was missed in its two year COVID-enforced absence. On a day...
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Jul 5, 22 •
5072 Views •
Craven Week, Craven Week Fixtures, Craven Week Results, General News, Junior Rugby, National, School, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Feast of tries highlights day two of Craven Week
Attack held sway over defence on day two of the SA Rugby Under-18 Craven Week in Cape Town on Tuesday, with four exciting matches keeping a good crowd at Rondebosch Boys High School’s Tinkie Heyns Field on the edge of their seats. All four matches provided...
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Jul 4, 22 •
4971 Views •
Craven Week, Craven Week Fixtures, General News, Junior Rugby, National, School, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Best of the best to assemble in Rondebosch
SA Rugby’s annual Youth Weeks tournaments will come to a highly anticipated conclusion in Cape Town this week with the U18 Craven Week bringing together the best of South African schools’ rugby talent. Sixteen teams registered at Rondebosch Boys’ High...
