Bun fight for top eight as sands run out
Each round that passes in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship can be described as the sands of time running out for the teams involved in the bun fight for the all important top eight positions that secure playoff places as well as Investec Champions Cup qualification.

Log positions key as Vodacom URC returns to action
Securing the best possible positions on the log will be the main driving force when the Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns to action this weekend as the pressure mounts with only five rounds remaining before the quarter-finals.

SA Rugby lauds impressive list of Awards nominees
SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer congratulated the Springboks, SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander, and the impressive list of individuals who were recognised for their excellent achievements in 2023 by being nominated for the prestigious SA Sports Awards.

“Shakes” back in the mix for Singapore
Long-standing Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi is available for selection for the first time in the current HSBC SVNS season after being given the green light to return to international action, and will be considered for the seventh of the eight tournaments in the series, in Singapore from 3-5 May.

Match official appointments to 22 April 2024
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made with the FNB Varsity Cup final taking place on Monday.

RIP Terence Dean (1962-2024)
Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former SARU No 8 Terence Joseph Dean, who sadly passed away last week after suffering a stroke at the age of 62.

New French threat to Leinster’s European ambitions
Leinster’s imperious performance in their quarter-final ensured that this year it won’t be Stade Rochelais pipping them to the post in the Investec Champions Cup, but they do face a French obstacle that is as formidable.

Sharks book historic EPCR semi-final spot
The Hollywoodbets Sharks succeeded in their quest to become the first South African team to advance to the semi-final of the EPCR Challenge Cup, but it was a weekend of disappointment for the Vodacom Bulls who were knocked out of the Investec Champions Cup competition.

Tries aplenty in thrilling 2024 opening round
The defending champions and runners-up in the Women’s Premier Division, the Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province, scored convincing wins in the opening round of the 2024 season on Saturday, while Sanlam Boland Dames and the Golden Lions Women also started their campaigns with impressive home victories.

Home teams dominate in SA Cup fourth round
The Airlink Pumas, Suzuki Griquas, Toyota Cheetahs and Leopards again made it a profitable weekend for home teams in the SA Cup when all of them gained important victories at home to pick up crucial league points, while only two sides remain unbeaten.