Kleyn thrilled as Springbok debut awaits in Pretoria
Former Irish international Jean Kleyn said he was still in a “whirlwind” after being called up to the South African squad for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship and hearing that he would make his Springbok debut against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Southern sides continue to impress at Craven Week
Eastern Province and Western Province maintained their unbeaten records, while there were wins for the hosts, South Western Districts, and Free State on the third day of the SA Rugby U18 Craven Week at Outeniqua Park in George.

Vermeulen to lead Boks as Kleyn earns SA debut
Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Relentless Junior Boks book semi-final spot
The Junior Springboks secured their place in the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship with a superb second half performance by grinding out a 24-16 victory (half-time 7-16) over Argentina on a cold and windy night at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.

New Nike Springbok playing jersey revealed
The nine-month long wait to reveal the new Nike-designed Springbok jersey finally ended on Tuesday when the Springboks’ new Castle Lager Rugby Championship jersey was revealed.

Tries galore on eventful second day of Craven Week
The Leopards, Griffons, Golden Lions and Blue Bulls recorded big wins on day two of the SA Rugby U18 Craven Week at Outeniqua Park in George.

SA Rugby sends condolences to Oliver family
Mr Mark Alexander, the president of the South African Rugby Union, has passed on the heartfelt condolences of the whole South African rugby community to the Oliver family and the Irish Rugby Football Union and its World Rugby Under-20 Championship team, following a paragliding accident that led to the death of Mr Greig Oliver on Monday.

Nche injury doubt for Wallabies Test
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber advised on Tuesday that prop Ox Nche had suffered an injury to his chest at training on Tuesday and was in doubt for Saturday’s opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Lions move up as Border Women bounce back
The Mastercard Golden Lions Women scored a third tournament win in the SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division, beating the Cell C Sharks Women in Alberton on Saturday to move past their Durban opponents on the points log, while in East London, Border Ladies needed a strong second half to beat EP Queens.

Springboks expect “titanic” battle against the Wallabies
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids, lock Marvin Orie and centre Andre Esterhuizen spoke highly of the Wallabies on Monday as they returned to the training field to prepare for Saturday’s opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, saying they expected a titanic battle.