SA teams out to climb log as Vodacom URC resumes
South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams will look to return to the field with a bang after a two-week break cognisant of the fact that every result will count with only seven pool rounds remaining and only one domestic team currently in the top eight.

Booi exemplifies Bok Women’s motto of ‘no pain, no gain’
In a team meeting leading up to their current tour of Europe, Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen showed the newly assembled squad – that included seven new caps – a picture of a try from a lineout maul the team scored last time they played Spain.

Four uncapped players named for Spain Test
Springbok Women’s coach Louis Koen has included four uncapped players – two in the starting pack and two on the bench – when they play Spain in a one-off Test at Pepe Rojo Stadium in Valladolid on Saturday to start their 2024 international season.

SA Cup to lift off in Kimberley on Human Rights Day
The inaugural SA Cup competition will get off to a flyer on Human Rights Day (Thursday, 21 March) with an exciting clash between the Suzuki Griquas and Leopards in Kimberley, while last year’s Currie Cup Premier and First Division champions collide in Bloemfontein on Friday.

RWC “Trophy Blitz” kicks off this weekend
The second phase of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup celebration with South Africa kicks off in a brand-new guise as the “Trophy Blitz” in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday, when selected members of the RWC squad will take the Webb Ellis Cup on a trip through the city and adjacent areas.

World Rugby reveals phased plan to enhance global appeal
World Rugby has outlined the next steps in the process of reimagining rugby’s entertainment factor, part of a wider mission to grow audience share over the next decade.

Nyanda eyes another first in Spain this week
There is a golden thread between Spain and the rugby career of Springbok Women midfielder, Piwokuhle Nyanda.

Match official appointments to 25 March 2024
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with some new competitions starting this long weekend. The Vodacom URC is back and there is also a first for women in varsity rugby.

Gwala's contributions on road to RWC starts in Spain
Springbok Women stalwart Lindelwa Gwala is confident that her exposure to the world's leading players competing in the Allianz Premiership not only improved her as a player and person, but will also boost her ability to keep contributing to the squad as they prepare for Saturday's Test against Spain in Valladolid.

Now it’s time for Six Nations to impact Vodacom URC
The Guinness Six Nations is over and it will be interesting to see how the performances of the teams dominated by clubs and provinces competing in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship might impact on that competition as it heads into a crucial phase.