The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #17
The third round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off in Kimberley on Friday, when Suzuki Griquas host DHL Western Province from 15h00, with the home side determined to build on their victory over the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers last weekend, while the Capetonians will be eager to notch up their first victory of the season.
South African teams named for U18 Series openers
The Under-18 International Series kicks off on Friday at Hoërskool Durbanville in Cape Town, with South Africa's top young rugby talent taking on top-class international opponents from Europe.
A new way to play: Fantasy Rugby Champs kicks off
Rugby fans across the globe can now build their dream Castle Lager Rugby Championship XV with the official launch of Fantasy Rugby Championship on Wednesday.
Match official appointments to 12 August 2025
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division into round three while the U18 International Series kicks off in Cape Town.
The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #16
The second round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division saw a series of thrilling matches staged over the weekend, with victories for the Toyota Cheetahs, Fidelity ADT Lions, Vodacom Bulls, and a stunning comeback triumph for Suzuki Griquas.
Athlone win a big boost to Bok Women’s confidence
Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin complimented and applauded his squad after they outplayed New Zealand’s Black Ferns XV at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday night to end their Rugby World Cup preparations on a positive note.
Bok Women score famous victory in Cape Town
The Springbok Women defeated New Zealand’s Black Ferns XV by 41-24 at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, to level the series 1-1 and build valuable momentum as their eyes turn to the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in 20 days’ time in England.
Springbok Women motivated to serve perfect dish
The Springbok Women want to dish up the perfect meal in Cape Town on Saturday, not only to appease the appetite for perfection from the coaching staff, but also to their loyal support base at Athlone Stadium when they take on the Black Ferns XV in their second international friendly.
SA U18 ‘A’ call-up for SWD’s Liam Lightly
Liam Lightly from South Western Districts has been called up as an injury replacement to the SA U18 ‘A’ team for the U18 International Series, which kicks off next week.
Malinga, Lochner and Gwala return for Bok Women
Experienced campaigners Ayanda Malinga, Danelle Lochner and Lindelwa Gwala will return to the Springbok Women match-23 for Saturday’s second international friendly against the Black Ferns XV as Swys de Bruin again tweaked combinations for their final match before the Rugby World Cup in England next month.