Over the years, the South African franchises have made us proud with sublime rugby and many highlights - now test your memory by simply clicking on the title of the quiz below to get going.
Quiz: Vodacom Super Rugby 1996-2020 - Part 2
This year, we are celebrating 25 years of Vodacom Super Rugby, and to mark the occasion (and keep you busy during lockdown), why not test your knowledge of this fantastic competition with our latest quiz.
Over the years, the South African franchises have made us proud with sublime rugby and many highlights - now test your memory by simply clicking on the title of the quiz below to get going.
Home is where the heart is. However, for two fallen rugby players, theirs are not the places of solace they’re supposed ...
It was a hot and humid night in Kumagaya when Ayanda Malinga last faced Japan, but the memory of that special Test 26 mo...
On Saturday, South Africa’s trailblazing Aimee Barrett-Theron will run out at Allianz Stadium in London to become the fi...
There is little doubt that rugby changed the life and fortunes of Nadine Roos, but the journey is far from over for the ...
Two stalwarts of Springbok and South African rugby, Ruan Pienaar and Willem Alberts, recently announced their retirement...
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World Rugby's back for episode two of "24 Sevens", in partnership with HSBC Sport. It's time for the teams to head to sunny Cape Town!
Aled Walters is the man responsible for the fitness and conditioning of the Springboks and during the COVID-19 lockdown in SA, he and his Springbok coaching colleagues have to come up with innovative ideas to keep the players going whilst they are staying at home.
The Springbok Women's Sevens team were due to contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournament in Stellenbosch late last month, but instead the Imbokodo found themselves in lockdown, like all other sports teams.
World Rugby has announced details of a dedicated COVID-19 relief strategy aimed at supporting the global game and mitigating the overall impact of the pandemic on the sport.
Leading referee Marius van der Westhuizen has been adapting well to life in lockdown, with home-based training sessions, video conferences, spending quality time with his wife of a few months and house chores keeping him occupied.
The DHL Stormers topped the Vodacom Super Rugby log, losing only two games for their best season to date. One of those defeats was in Rd 14 to the Cell C Sharks, who returned to Cape Town from a quarter-final win in Brisbane for just the second all-SA semi-final.
As a rugby player, Pieter-Steph du Toit is used to dealing with exciting highs and unfortunate lows, and the last two seasons have been prime examples of the ebb and flow of life for a top sportsman.
The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series kicked off late in 1999, meaning it's coming of age this year. In this time, the Blitzboks have provided many highs - why not test your knowledge (and burn a few minutes during lockdown) on this great team.
Far from sorting out the usual logistics, planning daily schedules and easing the team into high performance mode, Blitzbok team manager Ashley Evert is locked down in Stellenbosch, spending valuable time with his family and catching up on hobbies and interests.
The rugby industry has agreed in principle a wide-ranging plan to cut between R700 million to R1 billion from its budget over the next eight months to ensure the post-COVID-19 viability of the sport through an Industry Financial Impact Plan (IFIP).
World Rugby's back for episode two of "24 Sevens", in partnership with HSBC Sport. It's time for the teams to head to sunny Cape Town!
The DHL Stormers topped the Vodacom Super Rugby log, losing only two games for their best season to date. One of those defeats was in Rd 14 to the Cell C Sharks, who returned to Cape Town from a quarter-final win in Brisbane for just the second all-SA semi-final.
Inspiration
Project Liberty: Help rugby players rebuild after life-altering injuriesHome is where the heart is. However, for two fallen rugby players, theirs are not the places of solace they’re supposed to be. Key adaptations are required after catastrophic injuries left Anzil Williams and Heinrich Erasmus wheelchair-bound. The pair is positive but admits their home situations make an already ultra-difficult time that much more challenging.
Interview
Malinga wants to make every opportunity countIt was a hot and humid night in Kumagaya when Ayanda Malinga last faced Japan, but the memory of that special Test 26 months ago still fuels the Springbok Women winger.
Feature
Barrett-Theron ‘privileged’ to be part of historyOn Saturday, South Africa’s trailblazing Aimee Barrett-Theron will run out at Allianz Stadium in London to become the first female match official to take charge of 40 Tests.
Feature
Roos ready for next journey with Springbok WomenThere is little doubt that rugby changed the life and fortunes of Nadine Roos, but the journey is far from over for the 28-year old utility back.
Special feature
SA Rugby pays tribute to Pienaar and AlbertsTwo stalwarts of Springbok and South African rugby, Ruan Pienaar and Willem Alberts, recently announced their retirement from the game, having amassed a total of more than 800 first class matches between them for teams in South Africa and Europe, as well as in the green and gold.