SA U18s bounce back with a convincing victory
The South African U18 team delivered a commanding performance in their final U18 International Series clash against England in Paarl on Saturday, winning 33-19 after leading 21-19 at the break.

Record victory in Cardiff
The Springboks were too good as they scored eight tries to one against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

Wholesale changes as SA U18s gear up for England
SA Under-18 coach Katleho Lynch has made wholesale changes to his team for their second and final match in the U18 International Series when they face England in Paarl on Saturday, including handing the captaincy to JJ Theron, while JC Mars has been named vice-captain.

Boks emphasise the importance of “respect” against Wales
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick emphasised the importance of showing Wales the respect they deserve to achieve the desired result when the teams meet at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in South Africa’s penultimate Rugby World Cup warm-up game.

Two cracking semi-finals on the cards
The regulars are there again, but on Saturday a new kid on the block will join the top table when the Women’s Premier Division’s semi-finals take place in Pretoria and Cape Town, with a massive final looming next weekend.

Warm-up matches critical in RWC build-up
Veteran Springbok prop Frans Malherbe said that although Saturday’s Test against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff would be a massive battle, it was exactly what the team needed to get them into prime shape for the Rugby World Cup which kicks off on Friday, 8 September.

Cheetahs and Force to square off in 2023 Toyota Challenge
The Toyota Cheetahs, recently crowned Currie Cup Premier Division champions, are set for an exhilarating four-match series against the Western Force from Australia.

Nche keen to make a strong comeback from injury
Springbok prop Ox Nche is determined to make a strong comeback in what will mark his first Test of the year against Wales on Saturday in Cardiff after spending weeks on the sidelines with a torn pectoral muscle. And with only two matches to get into the best possible form before the Rugby World Cup, he is keen to hit the ground running.

Lessons learnt as SA U18s set sights on England
SA Under-18 head coach Katleho Lynch could not hide his disappointment after his team went down to France in the U18 International Series on Tuesday, but he urged his team to lift their heads and knuckle down as they start preparing for their second game, against England on Saturday.

Wales announce team to face the Boks in Cardiff
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his team to play the Springboks in Cardiff on Saturday, with Alex Cuthbert (wing), Johnny Williams (centre) and Kieran Hardy (scrumhalf) making their first appearances this summer.