Reaction, July 29, 2024

Alexander praises resilience of SA Sevens squad
SA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander, praised the resilience showed by the South African men's sevens squad at the Olympic Games in Paris, where they won the bronze medal over the weekend, and said it was a guiding light to all back in South Africa.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship, July 29, 2024

Broadcast and attendance records broken in '23/24
The extraordinary growth of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship continues for the third season in a row with the league setting new attendance and broadcast records.

Match report, July 28, 2024

Slow start for SA Women's Sevens in Paris
The South African Women’s Sevens started the opening day of their Olympic Games campaign in Paris on a disappointing note, conceding defeats to Australia and Ireland in their first two pool matches.

Women's Premier and First Divisions, July 28, 2024

Border secure Premier Division semi-final spot
The Bulls Daisies will host the Border Ladies in the semi-finals of the Women's Premier Division next weekend, while DHL Western Province will welcome Sanlam Boland Dames to Cape Town in the other top four clash, following the completion of the 14 rounds of league matches on the weekend.

Match report, July 27, 2024

Blitzboks dig deep to bag bronze in Paris
The Springbok Sevens team scored a medal-winning try after the buzzer of their third-place playoff against Australia to claim bronze at the Olympic Games in Paris on Saturday evening, South Africa's first medal in France.

Match report, July 27, 2024

Snyman credits players as SA return to Olympic podium
A second podium finish in three Olympic Games have confirmed the Springbok Sevens team’s credentials as one of Team South Africa's most valuable assets, when the Blitzboks showed tremendous courage and skill to claim bronze in Paris on Saturday.

Carling Currie Cup, July 27, 2024

High drama as Boland defend First Division title
The Sanlam Boland Kavaliers successfully defended their Carling Currie Cup First Division title in a tense final against a determined Eastern Province that went into extra time, with the hosts declared winners although the scores were tied 27-27 as they scored more tries in the match.

Tournament news, July 27, 2024

Dazel: We are ready to embrace the moment in Paris
The inspiration of the occasion, the opportunity to be part of history and a chance to inspire others are all driving forces for the South African Women’s Sevens team, according to their coach, Renfred Dazel.

Women's Premier and First Divisions, July 26, 2024

Final play-off spots up for grabs
The final round of action in the Women’s Premier Division will see a frantic charge for fourth position and the final play-off spot by the Border Ladies and Sharks Women, while Sanlam Boland Dames will go big to give themselves an outside chance of overhauling DHL Western Province to finish second and grab semi-final hosting rights.

News, July 26, 2024

Winstanley and Martin to coach SA U18 sides
James Winstanley of Eastern Province has been named as coach of the South African Under-18 team for the forthcoming U18 International Series, while the SA U18 ‘A’ side will be coached by Heinrich Martin of Western Province.

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