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Oct 6, 25 •
556 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on More home Vodacom URC success for Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers each claimed consecutive victories over the weekend in the second round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks fought hard for a draw against the Dragons in Wales, and the Lions went down in...
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Oct 5, 25 •
419 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Erasmus: “It wasn’t perfect, but we are proud of the team”
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi praised the team for the fight they showed to win their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against the Pumas 29-27 at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday, which saw them clinch the...
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Oct 4, 25 •
473 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Boks: “Records are a bonus, performance is key against the Pumas”
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi remained humble about the prospect of possibly becoming the first Bok team to win back-to-back Castle Lager Rugby Championship titles when they line up against the Pumas in the grand finale of...
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Oct 2, 25 •
750 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 •
888 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 30, 25 •
688 Views •
Australia, Cell C Community Cup, International, Pale Toe, Springboks, Top 14, Top 14, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby, World in Union Song •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Erasmus makes minimal changes for Rugby Champs decider in London
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, which will see the return of Ox Nche to the starting team, as well as...
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Sep 28, 25 •
461 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Comfortable home wins for SA teams in Vodacom URC openers
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship kicked off with two wins from four for the South African teams, with the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls victorious on home soil while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Lions lost on the road. The DHL Stormers defeated...
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Sep 28, 25 •
639 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on “Brilliant” Sacha stars as Erasmus sees combinations “click”
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus celebrated the performance of record-breaking man of the match Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as well as a developing style but cautioned that much work remained to be done despite a sumptuous 67-30 victory over Argentina in Durban....
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Sep 26, 25 •
383 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Kolisi: “This is a semi-final for us, and we’ll treat the Pumas with the respect they deserve”
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick billed their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against the Pumas in Durban on Saturday as a “semi-final” and said they would treat the visitors with the “respect” they...
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Sep 26, 25 •
552 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Boan Venter to start against Pumas as Nche withdraws due to niggle
Springbok prop Boan Venter will start Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against the Pumas at Hollywoodbets Kings Park, with Marco van Staden being drafted onto the bench, following the withdrawal of Ox Nche from the team on Friday due to a...
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Sep 25, 25 •
640 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Vodacom URC kicks off with a bang this weekend
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns this weekend for its fifth edition and while the four South African franchises are without a number of Springboks, they will have a strong start in sight in the cross-hemisphere competition. The DHL Stormers and...
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Sep 23, 25 •
586 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Erasmus opts for consistency in selection against Pumas in Durban
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for consistency in selection for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match, against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, making minimal changes to the side that secured a record 43-10...
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Sep 23, 25 •
797 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 21, 25 •
568 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Le Roux to train with Boks in Durban
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux will join the national squad in Durban on Sunday and train with the team until Wednesday as they prepare to face Argentina in their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday....
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Sep 19, 25 •
534 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Boks kick off preparations for Pumas duel in Durban
The Springboks kicked off their preparations on a strong note for the first of two crucial Tests against Argentina in Durban next week Saturday, as both teams prepare for the closing stretch of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, which features matches in...
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Sep 17, 25 •
666 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Erasmus keeps faith in core of Bok squad to face Pumas
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches against Argentina...
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Sep 16, 25 •
658 Views •
United Rugby Championship •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on URC and Castle Lager join forces to elevate the South African Fan Experience
South Africa; Rugby is tough. It’s relentless. And it brings people together like nothing else. That’s why the URC is proud to team up with Castle Lager — the taste that stood the test of time — as the official beer sponsor of the Championship in...
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Sep 13, 25 •
1023 Views •
Australia, Cell C Community Cup, International, Pale Toe, Springboks, Top 14, Top 14, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Erasmus pleased with record, but said Boks have not achieved anything yet
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was delighted with his team’s biggest victory ever against the All Blacks in Wellinton on Saturday night, but he said they would keep their feet on the ground with a tough task ahead against Argentina in their remaining two...
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Sep 8, 25 •
818 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Erasmus names new-look backline for second All Black Test
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. The fourth-round Castle Lager Rugby Championship...
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Sep 5, 25 •
1112 Views •
Australia, Cell C Community Cup, International, Pale Toe, Springboks, Top 14, Top 14, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby, World in Union Song •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Rugby stats over history for Boks as Eden Park Test draws closer
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick brushed off the pressure and the challenge of playing at Eden Park as they prepare mentally for the challenge that awaits them against the All Blacks in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday. Stick said only...
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Sep 4, 25 •
787 Views •
Springbok News, Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Erasmus sticks to tried and tested combinations for All Blacks battle
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to his tried and tested combinations for their third Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, making only four changes to the starting team that beat the...
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Sep 3, 25 •
1216 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 •
1137 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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Sep 1, 25 •
1266 Views •
Australia, Cell C Community Cup, International, Pale Toe, Top 14, Top 14, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby, World in Union Song, World Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on De Bruin: A proud day for the Springbok Women
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin and team captain Nolusindiso Booi were delighted with their first win over Italy in York on Sunday, with the pool victory also ensuring that South Africa progress to the Women’s Rugby World Cup play-offs for the...
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Aug 25, 25 •
1478 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...
