Match official appointments to 26 January 2025
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made with the Vodacom URC returning after a few weeks of European rugby, while the Women’s Premier Division kicks off in South Africa on Saturday.

Zain Davids honoured to “lift his bat” for Blitzboks
When he wore the green and gold for the Springbok Sevens the first time – on 28 January 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand – Zain Davids was the proudest man alive and on Friday, eight years later, he will again be on cloud nine when he runs out in his 50th HSBC SVNS tournament for the Blitzboks in Perth.

Challenge Cup Round of 16 match details confirmed
Following a tense conclusion to the pool stage last weekend, where every point counted and qualification and ranking was decided in the final match, the EPCR Challenge Cup last 16 has been decided, with the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions all through to the playoffs.

French masterclass shows SA teams what to aim for
A thrilling final pool round in the Investec Champions Cup, with the three South African teams exiting the competition before the Round of 16, the top French sides delivered a masterclass in what is required to go all the way, while some other teams provided heroic performances that inspired the passion and emotion from their supporters that make this competition special.

Speakers announced for Women’s Leadership Academy 2025
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship announced a great line-up of global female leaders who are confirmed for the 2025 Women's Leadership Academy programme and young women interested in working in the sports industry should apply to join this free CV-boosting programme soon, as applications close 31 January.

Bulls, Sharks and Lions into Challenge Cup playoffs
There was a ray of light for the South African franchises this past weekend as the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and Emirates Lions qualified for the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 following the completion of the pool rounds in both European competitions.

Brits wants to make more memories in Perth
A year ago, an excited and determined David Brits arrived in Perth with the Springbok Sevens squad keen to debut for his country in the abbreviated version of the game.

RIP Andy van der Watt (1946 to 2025)
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok wing Andy van der Watt, who passed away at his home in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands on Sunday, at the age of 78.

Vodacom URC launches #MentalFitnessMonth
As part of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship's wider ambition to raise awareness and try destigmatise mental health within the rugby community the Vodacom URC have collaborated with mental health-focused charity, LooseHeadz.

Visser: We have set the bar to raise it
The Springbok Sevens team arrived in Perth on Sunday with a positive mindset and determined to raise the bar they have set in South Africa last month, when they won the HSBC SVNS Cape Town.