SA coaches flex their muscles in the Vodacom URC
As the third edition of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship starts to move towards the business end of the competition, South African coaches are flexing their muscles to dominate the race for the top eight and Investec Champions’ Cup qualification.
Springbok Women keen to end their tour strong
The Springbok Women are determined to finish their European tour on a high and deliver a commanding performance when they face the USA on Saturday.
Tries galore as SA Cup lifts off with a bang
The four Currie Cup Premier Division sides all reigned supreme in the first round of the inaugural SA Cup, which was played over the weekend, while Eastern Province won a thrilling contest against the Valke in Gqeberha.
Slotting match winners part of the job for Cilliers
Jakkie Cilliers loves kicking for poles, and added pressure – like lining up a potential match-winning kick – does not change her approach, and she admitted that some sage advice by a former Springbok flyhalf helped her adjust to this new role entrusted to her.
Benetton and Connacht's challenges hurt
There’s been a lot of talk about how Italy’s recent good form in the Guinness Six Nations might impact Benetton’s challenge in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, but the returning cavalry were not back in time to prevent the team from Treviso suffering a telling setback.
RIP John Stubbs (1948-2024)
Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former national player John “Snowy” Stubbs, who passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 75 after a brief battle with cancer.
Super Saturday for SA teams in Vodacom URC
The South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship delivered on their desire to return to the field with a bang as all four registered victories on Saturday, scoring a total of 20 tries in the process.
Elation in victory for Springbok Women debutants
A win on Test debut is one thing, and it’s something else to help seal the victory in the last play of the game, but the four Springbok Women debutants in Saturday’s victory over Spain in Villadolid would not change their dramatic entry into international rugby for anything.
Springbok Women edge Spain in Valladolid thriller
Jakkie Cilliers kicked a late penalty goal to help steer the Springbok Women to a morale-boosting 15-13 victory over Spain in their Test match in Vallalodid on Saturday afternoon, sealing the win shortly before the end after they led 5-3 at halftime.
No spectacle, but important win for Bok Women
Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen congratulated his team on their narrow 15-13 win over Spain in their season-opener in Valladolid on Saturday and added that the Test would be remembered for the way in which the South Africans ground out the victory, rather than the spectacular play by the visitors.