Interview

When he wore the green and gold for the Springbok Sevens the first time – on 28 January 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand – Zain Davids was the proudest man alive and on Friday, eight years later, he will again be on cloud nine when he runs out in his 50th HSBC SVNS tournament for the Blitzboks in Perth.

European Professional Club Rugby

Following a tense conclusion to the pool stage last weekend, where every point counted and qualification and ranking was decided in the final match, the EPCR Challenge Cup last 16 has been decided, with the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions all through to the playoffs.

Investec Champions Cup

A thrilling final pool round in the Investec Champions Cup, with the three South African teams exiting the competition before the Round of 16, the top French sides delivered a masterclass in what is required to go all the way, while some other teams provided heroic performances that inspired the passion and emotion from their supporters that make this competition special.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship announced a great line-up of global female leaders who are confirmed for the 2025 Women's Leadership Academy programme and young women interested in working in the sports industry should apply to join this free CV-boosting programme soon, as applications close 31 January.

European Professional Club Rugby

There was a ray of light for the South African franchises this past weekend as the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and Emirates Lions qualified for the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 following the completion of the pool rounds in both European competitions.