“Disappointed” Blitzboks finish on a high in London
The Springbok Sevens team shrugged off the disappointment of not making the quarter-finals at the HSBC London Sevens with two big wins on Sunday to claim ninth spot at Twickenham as the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series drew to a close.
The 2023 Currie Cup Bulletin #22
The Cell C Sharks and DHL Western Province claimed big scalps over the weekend to strengthen their respective positions in the Currie Cup Premier Division standings, while Windhoek Draught Griquas and the Vodacom Bulls secured important wins to keep their own playoff hopes alive.
Mayaba on fire as Bok Women crush Cameroon
The Springbok Women started their Rugby Africa Women's Cup campaign in the best way possible, with Asiphe Mayaba grabbing four tries on debut in a big 87-0 victory (half-time 41-0) over Cameroon in a sunny Antananarivo in Madagascar on Saturday afternoon.
Springbok Sevens knocked out in London
The Springbok Sevens team failed to qualify for the quarter-finals after they were beaten by 32-21 by New Zealand in their final pool game at the HSBC London Sevens at Twickenham on Saturday.
Koen pleased with structure in Cameroon victory
Springbok Women interim head coach Louis Koen expressed his satisfaction with his team's 87-0 victory over Cameroon in the opening match of the 2023 Rugby Africa Women's Cup in Antananarivo on Saturday.
Thumbs up from Nienaber as Durban camp wraps up
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he was satisfied that the small group of players present at the first of two preparation camps in Durban this month had reached their objectives as they launch into the 2023 international season.
Bok Women looking for Madagascar momentum
The Springbok Women are keen to establish early momentum in Madagascar on Saturday when they start the defence of their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in Antananarivo says captain Chumisa Qawe, because the format of the four-team competition does not allow for slow starts.
Two teams in pursuit of first wins for 2023
With the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup starting in Madagascar this weekend, 28 of the country’s best women’s players will not be in action in the third round of the SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division on Saturday, but the competitiveness of the tournament means that upsets can happen at any given time.
SA Rugby Youth Weeks locked in for 2023
SA Rugby confirmed on Friday that four Youth Week tournaments – the Under-18 Craven Week, presented by Stadio, Under-16 Grant Khomo Week and the Girls Weeks for U18s and U16s – will take place in George, Stellenbosch and Johannesburg during the midyear school holidays, from 26 June to 14 July.
Blitzboks enter Twickenham with a positive mindset
The Springbok Sevens team will complete their 2023 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series journey with a positive mindset and an urgency to deliver a performance that the team and all their supporters can be proud of.