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May 29, 2020
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Bulls v Chiefs (2014)

With five minutes to go, the Vodacom Bulls were in control of this Vodacom Super Rugby match in Pretoria, but two late tries - and an injury time conversion from the sideline - ensured the Chiefs an unlikely 34-all draw.

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Domestic law trials to further reduce COVID-19 risk

The World Rugby Executive Committee has approved 10 optional domestic law trials which are designed to provide national member unions with COVID-19 transmission risk reduction options if required.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 39: RWC top of mind for Strydom

Life is slowly getting back to normal for Bernice Strydom after the Springbok Women’s lock returned to work on Level 4 of the COVID-19 lockdown, and with her sights firmly set on the 2021 Rugby World Cup she is ready to “eat, sleep and live rugby”.

Three Bok hookers pack down on latest SA Rugby Podcast

Hookers are not known to be shy when the going gets tough, and it was the same when the Springboks’ three No 2s from Rugby World Cup 2019, Bongi Mbonambi, Malcolm Marx and Schalk Brits, lined up for the latest SA Rugby Podcast.

Gallery: RWC Opening Game in Cape Town, 1995

On 25 May 1995, the Springboks shocked the rugby world when they beat the defending champions, Australia, by 27-18 in the opening game of the 1995 Rugby World Cup at a packed Newlands in Cape Town.

SA Rugby congratulates Leopards on centenary celebrations

SA Rugby congratulated the Leopards Rugby Union on their centenary celebrations and lauded the Potchefstroom-based province for their continued contributions towards the national rugby landscape over the last 100 years.

"Payback time" for British & Irish Lions in SA in 2021?

Two of the three Springbok Rugby World Cup winning hookers, Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx, are massively keen to face the British & Irish Lions when the famous red jerseys undertake their much-anticipated tour of South Africa in 2021.

SA Rugby welcomes return-to-train news

SA Rugby on Saturday welcomed an announcement that professional sports teams could begin the process of returning to training under Level 3 lockdown easing.

Schools challenged to join #StrongerTogether for R32-12

South Africa’s rugby playing schools have been challenged to join the Springboks in their fight against hunger by joining the #StrongerTogether for R32-12 campaign.

Rugby Africa Women's Cup cancellation in players' interests

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux and Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer agreed on Tuesday that the cancellation of the 2020 edition of the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup was the best decision for all involved due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.

Stransky talks about “warm and fuzzy feelings” from 1995

As we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of South Africa’s first Rugby World Cup triumph in 1995, former Springbok flyhalf Joel Stransky said it was an “unbelievably special time” in his career as a young rugby player.

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The World Rugby Executive Committee has approved 10 optional domestic law trials which are designed to provide national member unions with COVID-19 transmission risk reduction options if required.

"Payback time" for British & Irish Lions in SA in 2021?

Two of the three Springbok Rugby World Cup winning hookers, Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx, are massively keen to face the British & Irish Lions when the famous red jerseys undertake their much-anticipated tour of South Africa in 2021.

Tournaments

SA Cup

Griquas and Boland build momentum as lightning strikes in Bloem

Suzuki Griquas, the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, Griffons, and SWD Eagles were on the winning side in the third round of the SA Cup this weekend, but lightning had the final say in Bloemfontein as the match between the Toyota Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas was called off.

 
March 22, 2026

Pick n Pay Women's Super League

Boland bag important win as Lions edge Sharks

The penultimate round of the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 delivered big time on Saturday, with all four matches played in round six providing ample entertainment and action.

 
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Pick n Pay Women's Super League

All eyes on Wellington in penultimate league round

A place in the final of the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 will be at stake in Wellington on Saturday when the Sanlam Boland Dames host DHL Western Province in round six of the tournament, the penultimate round of the provincial showpiece.

 
March 20, 2026

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

SA teams have all to play for as playoffs draw closer

The four South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises will have everything to play for this weekend in round 13 of the cross-hemisphere series, as the playoff stages draw nearer and every match proves to be vital in their hopes of securing quarter-final berths.

 
March 19, 2026

SA Cup

Third round action to further shape top half of log

As the SA Cup heads into its third weekend and after two rounds of exciting rugby where a few results have set the cat among the pigeons, the log is starting to take a very interesting shape.

 
March 19, 2026

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