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May 16, 2020
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.

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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 ...

2
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...

3
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...

4
SA Rugby charts bold path for community growth at ...

SA Rugby concluded its 2026 Community Rugby Workshop on Tuesday, bringing together provincial unions and key stakeholder...

5
Daisies break clear as Sharks bag first win in WSL...

The Isuzu Bulls Daisies delivered a decisive second half performance against DHL Western Province to confirm their domin...

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COVID-19 Diaries Part 35: New routines and study time

The COVID-19 lockdown may have taken some getting used to for Rhyno Smith, but the Toyota Cheetahs fullback is making the most of the time to study and train after settling into his new routine.

July Tests against Scotland and Georgia postponed

The programme of international rugby matches during the 2020 July window has been postponed due to ongoing government and health agency COVID-19 directives, World Rugby has announced on Friday.

Kolbe and Pollard lift the lid on RWC final try

It was a moment of magic, when months of hard work culminated in a highlight for the Springbok squad of 2019 – Cheslin Kolbe’s try that all but sealed victory in the Rugby World Cup final against England in Japan.

Rugby Industry Financial Impact Plan announced

Rugby industry stakeholders have confirmed pay cuts and other economies to slice up to R1.2bn from the sport’s budget by the end of the year.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

SA Rugby released its Industry Financial Impact Plan in response to COVID19 and had this message for its partners and stakeholders. #StrongerTogether

#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.

Video: We are #StrongerTogether for R32-12

️The Springboks can't sit on the sidelines and do nothing while many South Africans are going hungry. They're giving away the shirts off their backs and the boots off their feet to help raise money for those affected by COVID19.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 37: Making your own training equipment

What do you do when there is no training equipment at home during lockdown? You improvise – something Springbok Women’s centre Aphiwe Ngwevu is particularly good at.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 35: New routines and study time

The COVID-19 lockdown may have taken some getting used to for Rhyno Smith, but the Toyota Cheetahs fullback is making the most of the time to study and train after settling into his new routine.

#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.

Tournaments

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

News

SA Rugby charts bold path for community growth at 2026 National Workshop

SA Rugby concluded its 2026 Community Rugby Workshop on Tuesday, bringing together provincial unions and key stakeholders to solidify a “data-driven” roadmap for the future of the community game.

 
March 10, 2026

Pick n Pay Women's Super League

Daisies break clear as Sharks bag first win in WSL 1

The Isuzu Bulls Daisies delivered a decisive second half performance against DHL Western Province to confirm their dominance in the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 1 on Saturday, while the Sharks Women secured their very first win in round four of the competition.

 
March 08, 2026

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