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May 15, 2020
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Final (1996)

The Cell C Sharks travelled to Auckland to face the high-flying Blues in the first Vodacom Super Rugby (then still Super 12) final at Eden Park, and unfortunately came up short against the star-studded Kiwi side.

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The DHL Stormers got their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign back on track on Saturday as they recovered from a...

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Daisies in full bloom as Dames and WP keep final h...

The Isuzu Bulls Daisies delivered yet another commanding performance in Pretoria in the fifth round of the Pick n Pay Wo...

3
Last roll of the dice for three teams in WSL 1...

The Isuzu Bulls Daisies look set for another clean sweep in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 when round five kicks ...

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Bulls and Stormers eye leap on Vodacom URC log...

The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers will both have their sights set on making an important jump up the Vodacom United Rug...

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Five teams hunt back-to-back SA Cup wins...

Suzuki Griquas, the Griffons, Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, Valke, and Airlink Pumas all hit the ground running in the SA Cup...

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RIP Piet van Wyk (1941-2020)

SA Rugby mourns the passing of former player, coach and administrator, Piet van Wyk, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, 14 May at his home in Kimberley. He was 79 years old.

Walters: “Coming to South Africa was a no-brainer”

The Springboks’ Head of Athletic Performance, Aled Walters, recently accepted an offer to join European powerhouse Leicester in England, after two years of making a massive contribution to the Boks’ cause culminating in the Rugby World Cup victory last year.

Branco du Preez on the Blitzboks’ “never-say-die” attitude

Most South Africans have been in isolation for seven weeks, but for the Blitzboks it has been nine weeks since the COVID-19 lockdown came into effect.

Winning big: Views from RWC-winning Springbok captains

Players of all shapes and sizes, at different points in their careers, and in a multitude of positions, have lifted the Webb Ellis Cup, but greatness has been bestowed on all eight Rugby World Cup-winning captains.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 35: New life in lockdown for AJ Jacobs

SA Rugby National Panel referee AJ Jacobs has slotted into life in lockdown with ease, with home DIY tasks, personal training sessions and cooking challenges keeping him occupied when he is not analysing match clips and participating in online conferences.

Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Cats v Bulls (2001)

This typically tough South African Vodacom Super Rugby derby ended in a 21-19 win for the Vodacom Bulls over their neighbours from the south, the Cats, which comprised of players from the Lions, Cheetahs and Griquas in those years.

Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Final (2012)

The Cell C Sharks won their quarter and semi-finals in Australia and Cape Town, but the trip all the way back to New Zealand took its toll as they went down to a brilliant Chiefs side in Hamilton.

#BlitzboksTravelTales: The not so glitzy part of travelling

The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 iconic cities when they contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It is not always that glamorous though, especially when travelling between tournaments. But the #Blitzboks make it work.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 36: Creativity and dressing up

After more than seven weeks in lockdown, Isuzu Southern Kings speedster Yaw Penxe is itching to get back onto the field, but until then dressing up for training and being as creative as possible with home-based sessions will have to do to keep up his fitness levels.

#StrongerTogether for R32-12

For R32-12 you can have the shirt off Siya’s back, the boots off Bongi’s feet or have a personal Rugby World Cup trophy tour – to your home! – as part of a major new charity initiative launched by SA Rugby on Tuesday.

RIP Piet van Wyk (1941-2020)

SA Rugby mourns the passing of former player, coach and administrator, Piet van Wyk, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, 14 May at his home in Kimberley. He was 79 years old.

Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Cats v Bulls (2001)

This typically tough South African Vodacom Super Rugby derby ended in a 21-19 win for the Vodacom Bulls over their neighbours from the south, the Cats, which comprised of players from the Lions, Cheetahs and Griquas in those years.

Tournaments

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

DHL Stormers back on course in Vodacom URC

The DHL Stormers got their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign back on track on Saturday as they recovered from a three-match losing streak to outplay the Vodacom Bulls 32-19 in Pretoria in their rescheduled round eight fixture.

 
March 15, 2026

Pick n Pay Women's Super League

Daisies in full bloom as Dames and WP keep final hopes alive

The Isuzu Bulls Daisies delivered yet another commanding performance in Pretoria in the fifth round of the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, while their most prominent opponents, DHL Western Province and the Sanlam Boland Dames, scored imported away wins to stay in title contention.

 
March 15, 2026

Pick n Pay Women's Super League

Last roll of the dice for three teams in WSL 1

The Isuzu Bulls Daisies look set for another clean sweep in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 when round five kicks off at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, with their commanding performances so far setting the scene for the team from Pretoria to host the final on 4 April.

 
March 13, 2026

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Bulls and Stormers eye leap on Vodacom URC log

The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers will both have their sights set on making an important jump up the Vodacom United Rugby Championship standings when they meet in their rescheduled round eight clash in Pretoria on Saturday.

 
March 12, 2026

SA Cup

Five teams hunt back-to-back SA Cup wins

Suzuki Griquas, the Griffons, Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, Valke, and Airlink Pumas all hit the ground running in the SA Cup last week and with four coveted Carling Currie Cup Premier Division spots on the line, there is everything to play for as they look to carry that winning momentum into an exciting second round of action this weekend.

 
March 12, 2026

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