Four women complete WR Level 3 coaching course
Four women were amongst a delegation of 28 coaches from across Africa who successfully completed World Rugby’s Level 3 coaching course, facilitated by SA Rugby in Cape Town this week.

Wilco Louw returns as Boks change 12 for England
Wilco Louw will play his first Test match since 2021 against England in London on Saturday in a Springbok starting XV which shows 12 changes to the team which defeated Scotland 32-15 last weekend.

England name side to play the Springboks in London
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face the Springboks at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, making four changes to the starting side that was narrowly beaten by Australia last weekend.

Match official appointments to 17 November 2024
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made and Andrew Brace from Ireland will be the man in the middle when England host the Springboks in the second match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in London on Saturday, while South Africa's Morne Ferreira and Paul Mente are also in action with the whistle this weekend.

More law amendments get global trial go-ahead
A package of law trials aimed at enhancing fan and player experience will be adopted as a global trial across all competitions from next year after the World Rugby Council voted in favour of change.

Boks prepared for quick turnaround to England Test
The Springboks are completely aware of the challenge presented by the short turnaround between their match on Sunday against Scotland and Saturday’s forthcoming Test against England in London, and are fully focused on ensuring that the players are fresh physically and mentally when the sides cross paths for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final.

New Junior Bok coach excited to get stuck in
Newly appointed Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote is excited about his new challenge and ready to roll up sleeves in preparation of laying the groundwork for what promises to be a busy season for the SA Under-20’s next year.

Women’s Premier Division to start early in 2025
A bumper women’s rugby season kicks off unusually early in January next year as all eyes turn towards the Rugby World Cup in England in August and September.

Boks reflect on “special” victory at Murrayfield
Kwagga Smith, who ran out for his 50th Test cap in the Springboks’ 32-15 victory against Scotland at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Sunday, and utility back Canan Moodie, who played his first Test at the iconic venue, reflected on the match on Monday, with both players describing the occasion as “special.”

Snyman sets goals as new 7s season is confirmed
The Springbok Sevens squad will start their 2025 HSBC SVNS campaign without three of their bronze medal-winning Olympic Games squad, while Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman also looks to build squad depth in the next four-year cycle.