Match official appointments to 29 June 2024
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made. The World Rugby U20 Championship kicks off this Saturday with South Africa playing against Fiji.
Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy
Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off against Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday, 6 July, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus announced on Wednesday.
Cape sides continue to impress at Craven Week
Boland and Western Province extended their respective winning streaks while the Sharks and Valke claimed victories on the third day of the U18 Stadio Craven Week at Hoërskool Monument in Krugersdorp.
Springbok Sevens A side off to Mauritius
Five capped players are amongst a group of 13 in the Springbok Sevens A squad to leave for Mauritius on Thursday to participate in the Rugby Africa Sevens Series.
Erasmus names strong squad for Castle Lager Incoming Series
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a strong squad of 39 players and an additional 14 players on a standby list for the Castle Lager Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against Ireland on Saturday, 6 July, followed by a one-off Test against Portugal, with nine players who were not available for selection for the Wales Test and four uncapped players featuring in the 39-man squad.
Bulls claim derby honours as Craven Week heats up
The Blue Bulls secured a narrow victory over the Golden Lions, while there were big wins for the Western Province XV, Pumas and Free State on the second day of the U18 Stadio Craven Week at Hoërskool Monument in Krugersdorp.
Junior Boks fine-tune preparations for World Rugby U20s opener
The Junior Springboks are leaving no stone unturned as they prepare for Saturday’s World Rugby Under-20 opening encounter with Fiji at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, according to assistant coach Lumumba Currie.
Boks to arrive in SA on Tuesday as flight cancelled
The Springboks will arrive in South Africa on Tuesday after their flight from London to Johannesburg was cancelled on Sunday night.
WP hold their nerve to edge dramatic coastal clash
Western Province was among the big winners on an eventful opening day at the U18 Stadio Craven Week staged at Hoërskool Monument in Krugersdorp.
Important win for Sharks Women as big three keeps rolling
The Sharks Women scored an important win over Border Ladies in the tenth round of the SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division, while the top three contenders on the log all scored convincing victories to keep the pecking order on the log intact.