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Nov 23, 25 •
35 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 •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Erasmus: “Not perfect, but glad we got the monkey off our backs”
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admitted on Saturday that although the Boks’ performance in their victory against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium was not perfect, they were pleased to break their 13-year winning drought in Dublin. The 24-13 victory marked the...
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Nov 18, 25 •
74 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 •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates Bok quartet on World Rugby nominations
SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander congratulated Springboks Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche, and Ethan Hooker on their nominations for prestigious World Rugby Awards for 2026. The Springbok quartet were announced as nominees in the World Rugby...
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Nov 17, 25 •
129 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 •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on British invasion of SA to kick off new Nations Championship
The Springboks will host England, Scotland, and Wales in July 2026 as the new Nations Championship launches with a northern invasion of the southern hemisphere, where every match will count as teams aim to finish the season as the top Test side on the planet....
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Nov 10, 25 •
143 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 8, 25 •
142 Views •
Australia, Cell C Community Cup, International, Junior Rugby, Pale Toe, Top 14, Top 14, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby, World in Union Song •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Norton leads SA U19 Academy side against France
Junior Springbok captain Riley Norton will lead an exciting-looking SA Under-19 Academy team against France when the two sides clash on Saturday in Châteauroux, approximately three hours’ drive south of Paris. Norton (lock) will captain a side featuring...
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Oct 24, 25 •
277 Views •
Club Rugby, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on History beckons in Pick n Pay Gold Cup Final
All club roads lead to the Mother City on Saturday for the biggest match on the South African club rugby calendar, when Villager FC host Naka Bulls in the Pick n Pay Gold Cup Final. This year’s tournament, which signals a bold new era for club rugby on the...
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Oct 20, 25 •
286 Views •
Club Rugby, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Villager to host Naka Bulls in Pick n Pay Gold Cup final
South Africa’s age-old north-versus-south provincial and franchise rivalry will play out at club level in Cape Town on Saturday when Western Province champions Villager host Bulls champions Naka Bulls in the Pick n Pay Gold Cup Final. This year’s...
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Oct 16, 25 •
353 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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Sep 30, 25 •
447 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 25, 25 •
531 Views •
Club Rugby, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Naka Bulls aiming for ‘three-peat’ in Pick n Pay Gold Cup
Defending champions Naka Bulls will begin their quest to win an unprecedented third straight Pick n Pay Gold Cup title when the “FA Cup” of South African club rugby kicks off this weekend at 16 venues across the country. This year’s tournament – which...
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Sep 23, 25 •
540 Views •
Club Rugby, Varsity & Club •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Northam Platinum partners with Pick n Pay Gold Cup
Northam Platinum Holdings has been confirmed as a proud partner of the Pick n Pay Gold Cup, which kicks off this Saturday, 27 September at 16 venues across the length and breadth of South Africa. SA Rugby confirmed on Tuesday that the mining giant would...
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Sep 13, 25 •
779 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 5, 25 •
906 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 1, 25 •
993 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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May 28, 25 •
1985 Views •
copa 2015, Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Pale Toe, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Varsity Cup, Video •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Boks and BaaBaas to contest Qatar Airways Cup
Qatar Airways announced on Tuesday that the Qatar Airways Cup will be up for grabs when the Springboks take on the Barbarians in an historic clash on Saturday, 28 June at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town. It will be the third edition of the Qatar Airways Cup, an...
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Sep 13, 23 •
4843 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Sixteen clubs left standing after cracking start to African Rainbow Community Gold Cup
Northam Rhinos and Sasol Secunda romped to big victories in the North section of the African Rainbow Community Gold Cup last weekend, while former champions False Bay, Progress and Crusaders were among the most prolific teams in the South in the Round of 32....
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Jun 1, 22 •
8209 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, Junior Rugby, National, School, Sevens Rugby, South Africa, South Africa, United Rugby Championship, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA Rugby accelerates fast-tracking of the development of elite black coaches
In a bold step to fast-track the development South Africa’s elite black rugby coaches and drive transformation, SA Rugby has been actively presenting its custom-made programme to equip outstanding emerging coaches with the skills to ply their trade at...
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May 11, 22 •
7281 Views •
Club Rugby, Currie Cup, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls honour local clubs with special training session on Thursday
The Vodacom Bulls will, on Thursday, honour the role of club rugby with all players training in their local club colours ahead of the weekend’s Carling Currie Cup match against the Sigma Lions. The Tshwane-based side has continuously expressed the...
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Mar 29, 22 •
7418 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, Super Rugby, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on BBRU TO HOST FESTIVAL OF RUGBY
The World Sports Betting Easter Festival will take place in Pretoria from 14 to 18 April 2022 and promises to be a celebration of club rugby. The festival forms part of Harlequin Rugby Club’s 120th anniversary. The leading Blue Bulls Rugby Union clubs will...
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Jul 12, 21 •
5808 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Club and amateur rugby still suspended
All club and amateur rugby remain suspended after the national government’s announcement on Sunday 11 July that the adjusted level four lockdown will continue for another two weeks. SA Rugby last month commended its 14 member unions for proactively...
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Jun 29, 21 •
4499 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on All club and amateur rugby suspended
SA Rugby commended its 14 member unions for proactively halting all forms of club and amateur rugby in the wake of the current third wave of the COVID pandemic that has gripped South Africa. Jurie Roux, CEO of SA Rugby, praised the unions, clubs and...
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May 27, 21 •
3475 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz take positives from ‘best student rugby’ in the world
The Nelson Mandela University rugby club will continue to invest in their student-athletes after completing a tough return to the FNB Varsity Cup competition on Sunday. This is the message from Madibaz Sport rugby manager Mthunzi Hewu and coach André...
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May 4, 21 •
3676 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz determined to continue Varsity Cup fight, says skipper
FNB Madibaz rugby captain Luyolo Dapula says they will continue the fight to land that elusive win after an agonizing loss against Free State University in the Varsity Cup at the weekend. The Nelson Mandela University outfit, back in the competition’s top...
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May 3, 21 •
4846 Views •
Club Rugby, General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on VODACOM BULLS STARS JOIN THEIR CLUBS!
In a bold and exciting move to help synergize and foster better relationships with the rugby clubs in Pretoria, Vodacom Bulls contracted players were allocated to the Carlton League clubs via a draft system, similar to the one used in the NFL. No less than 11...
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Apr 21, 21 •
3537 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Madibaz learn valuable lessons in Varsity Cup examination
FNB Madibaz coach Andre Tredoux feels his squad learnt some valuable lessons about the intensity of Varsity Cup rugby during the opening block of matches this month. The Nelson Mandela University outfit returned to the top flight of the South Africa student...
