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The World Rugby U20 Championship will be played at the Athlone Stadium.
sport

Athlone Stadium to host U20 World Championship playoffs

Blitzboks lost to Great Britain in their opening game at the London Sevens Photo Twitter
Sevens

Misfiring Blitzboks winless after two games in London

Craven Week 2023
Rugby

George to host 2023 U18 Craven Week

The World Rugby U20 Championship will be played at the Athlone Stadium.
Rugby

Athlone Stadium to host U20 World Championship playoffs

Blitzboks lost to Great Britain in their opening game at the London Sevens Photo Twitter
Sevens

Misfiring Blitzboks winless after two games in London

Craven Week 2023
Rugby

George to host 2023 U18 Craven Week

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer in his capacity as WP administrator .jpeg
Rugby

SA Rugby unveils WPRFU’s new administrator

By Mariette Adams18-05-2023 13:54

Max Fuzani has been unveiled Rian Oberholzer’s replacement in the role of administrator of the WPRFU.

Chumisa Qawe has been named as the new Springbok Women Test captain. Photo: SA Rugby.
Rugby

Springbok Women get new captain for Rugby Africa Cup

By Mariette Adams16-05-2023 16:35

SA Rugby has unveiled the new Springbok Women’s skipper for the Rugby Africa Cup.

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer in his capacity as WP administrator .jpeg
Rugby

SA Rugby moves to squash unfounded rumours concerning WP Rugby

By Mariette Adams14-05-2023 20:03

SA Rugby dismisses report regarding Western Province Rugby as fake news.

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander. Photo: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images.
Rugby

SA Rugby chief Mark Alexander plays down exit talk

By Wade Pretorius04-05-2023 20:48

SA Rugby won’t be needing to replace Mark Alexander as the president says he is not going to be leaving his post.

Springboks invite fans to be part of official RWC ad campaign.
Springboks

Calling all Springbok fans: Here’s your chance to be part of the team for RWC 2023

By Mariette Adams04-05-2023 11:00

Springboks invite fans to be part of the team’s official Rugby World Cup ad campaign.

Bulls Daisies squad photo supplied
Rugby

HISTORY: Bulls unveil South Africa’s first-ever professional women’s rugby side

By Mariette Adams03-05-2023 16:39

Breaking barriers: Bulls lead the way by becoming first South African union to launched professional women’s team.

Franco Smith
Rugby

Franco Smith makes Springbok case

By Wade Pretorius02-05-2023 21:12

Glasgow Warriors’ South African born coach Franco Smith continues to add to his credentials as a future Springbok head coach.

Springboks vs All Blacks SA Rugby annual income at a deficit
Springboks

SA Rugby fails to break-even despite record annual income

By Mariette Adams02-05-2023 13:56

SA Rugby reports income deficit despite record revenue, saying it is because of investment to gain entry to northern hemisphere competitions.

SA Rugby has congratulated Springbok captain Siya Kolisi Gallo Images
Rugby

Siya Kolisi: Springboks career to end in 2023?

By Wade Pretorius30-04-2023 12:27

A report has suggested that Siya Kolisi will not play for the Springboks after the World Cup in France later this year.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.
Rugby

Siya Kolisi: ‘A beacon of hope’ for children in South Africa

By Wade Pretorius29-04-2023 13:37

Siya Kolisi is a beacon of hope for thousands of young boys and girls in our country, says SA Rugby president Mark Alexander.

Siya Kolisi springboks
Springboks

SA Rugby gives comment about Siya Kolisi

By Mariette Adams28-04-2023 17:17

SA Rugby boss: ‘Siya Kolisi is living proof that it is about choice, not chance that determines your destiny’.

SA Rugby staff
Rugby

SA Rugby make cryptic coach statement

By Wade Pretorius26-04-2023 12:25

Who will replace Jacques Nienaber as Springboks head coach? We are no closer to the answer following the latest SA Rugby statement.

Springbok assistant coaches Deon Davids and Mzwandile Stick. Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images.
Springboks

TOP NEWS: Springbok coaches locked in until after RWC 2027

By Mariette Adams26-04-2023 11:29

SA Rugby announced that three Springbok coaches as well as the Head of Athletic Performance signed long-term contract extensions.

rassie erasmus siya kolisi springboks rugby world cup 2023
Rugby

CONFIRMED: Rassie Erasmus staying with SA Rugby until 2025

By Wade Pretorius26-04-2023 10:58

SA Rugby announced that Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has a contract in place until at least the end of 2025.

Dejected Jurie Roux leaves SA Rugby Photo Getty Images
Rugby

Former SA Rugby boss MUST pay back R37m… with interest!

By Craig Lewis25-04-2023 17:51

Former SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has lost his latest High Court case, and will have to repay more than R37m to Stellenbosch University.

mzwandile stick
Rugby

SA Rugby to Stick to the plan

By Wade Pretorius19-04-2023 12:03

Current Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick and Deon Davids appear to be the first-choice candidates to replace Jacques Nienaber.

Springboks Jacques Nienaber Rugby World Cup
Springboks

What is Nienaber’s record as Springboks coach… and how does it compare?

By Craig Lewis18-04-2023 15:05

Outgoing Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber holds an interesting record heading into his final year in the top job.

Rassie Erasmus
Springboks

Retaining Rassie’s services more important than ever for SA Rugby

By Craig Lewis18-04-2023 12:50

The Springboks and SA Rugby cannot afford to lose the services of Rassie Erasmus after this year’s World Cup.

Springboks
Rugby

‘No rush’ to name new Springbok coach – SA Rugby

By Wade Pretorius18-04-2023 11:49

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has moved to calm fears around the country of fans desperate for information.

Rassie Erasmus talking about Springbok coaches.
Rugby

Why SA Rugby could be looking for TWO top coaches

By Wade Pretorius18-04-2023 11:40

Jacques Nienaber is off to Leinster which means SA Rugby need to find a new head coach. But they might need two … here’s why.

currie cup
Currie Cup

Currie Cup: Every fixture, result, kick-off time this Easter weekend

By Garrin Lambley06-04-2023 19:04

The Easter weekend will serve up a sweet dose of Currie Cup Premier Division action as the four Round 5 matches are spread over three days.

SA Rugby legend Ian McIntosh
Rugby

SA Rugby salutes ‘Master’ Mac

By Mariette Adams05-04-2023 12:01

SA Rugby has paid tribute to former Springbok coach and selector Ian McIntosh, who passed away on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer.

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander
Rugby

SA Rugby lauds Blitzboks for scooping top prize at SA Sports Awards

By Mariette Adams27-03-2023 10:25

SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander has lauded the Blitzboks for scooping the Team of Year Award at the 16th annual SA Sports Awards on Saturday.

Springboks
Rugby

Springboks could miss Six Nations AND Rugby Championship

By Wade Pretorius26-03-2023 11:25

The Springboks could find themselves playing a lot less international rugby as the calendar continues to get a shake up.

Mzansi Challenge to go ahead
Rugby

Beleaguered Mzansi Challenge green lit to go ahead

By Mariette Adams23-03-2023 14:59

The much-maligned Mzansi Challenge has green lit to kick off this coming weekend despite the competition being shrouded in controversy.

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