Euro sides need to up their physicality to win in SA
New Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith believes that Northern Hemisphere teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship need to up their physicality if they want to win on a regular basis in South Africa.

Nkosi, Arendse back; Willemse out of Durban Test
Sbu Nkosi and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been recalled to the Springbok squad for the final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday, while four players were released to their clubs to rack up game time as the competition reaches a conclusion.

Jenkins debut a highlight for brittle Leinster
Leinster were almost shocked by a South African-laden Zebre in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener on Saturday, but had the highlight of Springbok lock Jason Jenkins making an impressive debut for the Irish giants.

From paralysed teenager to master of movement
A freak neck injury during rugby practice changed Yusuf Price’s life in more ways than one in a remarkable journey that saw him go from being a paralysed teenager to a master of movement.

Nienaber praises Springboks' fighting spirit
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team’s fighting spirit to grind their way to a crucial 36-20 victory against Argentina at Estadio Libertadores De América in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday, which allowed them to match New Zealand on 14 log points going into the final round next weekend.

Boks aim for improved performance in Durban
Springbok centre Damian de Allende and hooker Malcolm Marx lauded the team’s character to bounce back from 22-20 up against Argentina with minutes to play in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship match at at Estadio Libertadores De América in their penultimate encounter, with De Allende saying they were determined to improve even more next weekend when they face the Pumas in the return-encounter in Durban

New Vodacom URC season off to a flyer
The 2022/23 season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship got off to a flying start on the weekend, with the Vodacom Bulls setting the tone on local soil while two of last season’s quarter-finalists were beaten on the road.

Boks finish strong for bonus point win in BA
Malcolm Marx scored a brace as the Springboks recorded a decisive 36-20 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday and in the process secured a crucial bonus point win at Estadio Libertadores De América in their first of two Tests against Argentina in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship.

SA Rugby statement
SA Rugby is aware that unsubstantiated allegations of failed tests for recreational drugs by Springbok players are circulating among members of the media. Disappointingly, these allegations have already appeared online despite the absence of any evidence to support them.

Highlights: Boks dig deep against Argentina
The Boks started well, withstood a fightback and then finished very well to beat Argentina by 36-20 in Buenos Aires, and claim a crucial bonus point in the process.