The 2023 Currie Cup Bulletin #15
The defending Currie Cup Premier Division champions, the Airlink Pumas, are leading the race as the competition enters the second half of the league phase this weekend, while the First Division and Mzansi Challenge continues with matches in Port Alfred, Bredasdorp, Strand and George.

Springbok coaches renew contracts for four years
SA Rugby announced on Wednesday that three current Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick, Deon Davids and Daan Human, as well as Head of Athletic Performance, Andy Edwards, had signed contract extensions for another four years, which will see them remain with the team until the conclusion of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Bok Women’s 7s determined to complete mission
The focus and mission statement remain the same for the Springbok Women’s Sevens team as they wrapped up their preparations for the second of two World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournaments in Stellenbosch this weekend.

Resolute Bok Women ready for Challenger Series second leg
The official log after the first of two World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournaments makes for good reading for the Springbok Women’s Sevens team and their supporters, with the South African side topping the women’s standings.

Tough road faces favourites Leinster
Irish powerhouse Leinster may be leading the charge for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship title this season, but their road into both the European and URC finals is beset with pitfalls and tougher than most sides would ever want it to be for the remainder of the season.

The 2023 Currie Cup Bulletin #14
The Airlink Pumas, Cell C Sharks, Vodacom Bulls and Windhoek Draught Griquas took significant strides in the Currie Cup Premier Division race over the past weekend, with the Mpumalanga side strengthening their position at the top of the log.

De Bruin ruled out of second Challenger tournament
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team have been dealt a blow with the news that Marlize de Bruin (centre) has been ruled out of the second World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournament, to be played at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch from 28-30 April, due to an ankle injury.

Vodacom URC quarter-finals details confirmed
Kick-off times, dates and broadcast details for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals – featuring three teams from South Africa – have been confirmed, with the four games taking place on for Friday 5 Saturday 6 May.

Quarter-finals confirmed as league phase concludes
The DHL Stormers will host the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town and the Cell C Sharks will travel to Dublin to face Leinster in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs in two weekends’ time following the confirmation of the eight quarter-finalists as the league phase of the competition came to a close on Saturday.

Dazel: Character and defence foundations to victory
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel praised the defensive resilience and character of his team as two of the main factors that helped them to win the first of two World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournaments in Stellenbosch on Saturday.