Three SA teams in the Vodacom URC top eight
The DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Lions finished the first block of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in the top eight on the log, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks finally won their first game of the season as the competition takes a break for the November Tests.

Springboks have high hopes for November Tests
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus had high hopes for the team’s five-week tour to the UK and Europe as he departed for London with a small group of players and management on Sunday ahead of next weekend’s opening Test against Japan.

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.

Three SA sides look to kick on; Sharks seek first win
While the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, and Lions will look to kick on from their victories in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship last weekend to build on their campaigns, the Hollywoodbets Sharks will be desperate to end their winless streak in round five of the cross-hemisphere competition.

U19 squad hit the ground running in Stellenbosch
The SA Under-19 Academy squad moved straight into high-intensity training when they kicked off their camp on Wednesday for their three-game European tour, which starts in a week’s time.

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.

Message of Congratulations – Dr Khaya Mayedwa
On behalf of the South African Rugby Union, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr Khaya Mayedwa on the conferral of your Doctorate in Business Leadership.

Match official appointments to 25 October 2025
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made with the traditional year-end Tests kicking off in Tokyo, while the Vodacom URC continues in South Africa and beyond, and Stephan Geldenhuys is in charge of the Pick n Pay Gold Cup final in Cape Town.

Uncapped Porthen named in exciting Bok tour squad
Former Junior Springbok prop and captain Zachary Porthen earned his first Springbok call-up on Monday as national coach Rassie Erasmus named a quality 36-man squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in November, which features four players who will return to the Bok set-up for the first time this season.

Sharks U21s and Bulls U19s crowned Cup champions
The Hollywoodbets Sharks claimed the SA Rugby Under-21 title on Saturday when they defeated the Fidelity ADT Lions 63-31 in a high-scoring final in Durban on Saturday, while the Vodacom Bulls edged DHL Western Province by 20-14 in the SA Rugby U19 Cup final staged in Pretoria on Friday.