Northern and Cape teams continue to impress at FNB Girls Weeks
The Blue Bulls and Western Province were among the big winners in the second round of the FNB U18 Girls Week in Johannesburg, while the Golden Lions made another statement in the FNB U16 Girls Week.

Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against Italy
Vincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse Kriel captaining the side for the first time in a Test.

Junior Boks’ preparation leaves nothing to chance
Preparing an elite rugby team requires a multi-faceted approach, with player load management, nutrition, medical care and fitness and conditioning all integral parts, alongside training and recovery.

Skill versus power predicted in Pretoria Test
Having played against most of the Canadian Test team on a regular basis in England, Springbok Women utility forward Catha Jacobs is in a good position to act as soundboard on her team’s opponents for Saturday’s Test in Pretoria.

World Rugby evolves Six Point Plan on Player Welfare
World Rugby announced the next evolution of the international federation’s Six Point Plan on player welfare on Tuesday. The original plan, which came into effect in 2021, has been the driving force behind a host of player welfare improvements which have led global sport.

2025/26 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup pools revealed
The countdown to the start of the 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup officially began on Tuesday as the Pool Draws for the competitions took place at the Premier Sports studios in Dublin.

Cilliers: Trust the process, and the Loftus bounce
Very few women's players – if anyone – have studied the Loftus Versfeld uprights with more intent in recent years that Springbok Women and Bulls Daisies kicking ace, Jakkie Cilliers.

Boks not underestimating Italy as Tests kick off
Springbok assistant coach Daan Human and utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels stressed on Monday that they would not underestimate Italy in their opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, saying they respect the Azzurri immensely as a team.

Bulls and coastal teams draw first blood in Pretoria
The Bulls, Sharks and both Western Province teams claimed valuable wins on day one of the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week staged at St Alban’s College in Pretoria on Monday.

Hosts and southern teams light up FNB Girls Weeks
Motivated by the presence of the Springbok Women’s team, Eastern Province and Western Province recorded the biggest wins on day one of the FNB U18 Girls Week in Johannesburg, while Border, the Golden Lions and WP were among the top performers in the first round of the U16 tournament.