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.

Free State to add spice as Premier Division kicks off
Newly promoted Free State Women will add some spice to the 2024 Women’s Premier Division when the tournament kicks off in four different venues across South Africa on Saturday, but the main question will be if anyone can stop the Bulls Daisies from another clean sweep.

Dublin clash highlight of absorbing quarter-finals
They’ve provided two riveting Investec Champions Cup finals in a row so there can be no denying the standing of Saturday’s Dublin clash between Leinster and Stade Rochelais as the standout game of the quarter-final weekend.

Junior Bok squad named for U20 Rugby Champs
Five members of last year’s Junior Springbok squad were included in the 31-player touring group for the inaugural Under-20 Rugby Championship in Australia, that was announced by SA U20 head coach Bafana Nhleko on Thursday.

Bulls and Sharks out to make history in Europe
The Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks will look to make history on Saturday as they attempt to advance to the in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals for the first time when they line up against Northampton Saints and Edinburgh in the quarter-finals.