Incredible team effort secured Dubai glory
The lifting of the Emirates Trophy on Saturday evening in Dubai was one thing, the knowledge that so many people worked so hard towards that moment was another, according to Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo, after the Blitzboks’ 21-5 victory over Ireland in the final of only his second tournament as coach.
Bulls overpower Cardiff at Loftus Versfeld
The Vodacom Bulls scored six tries in their 45-9 triumph over Cardiff in Round 9 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday evening.
Blitzboks to face Samoa in Dubai quarter-finals
The Springbok Sevens team bounced back in dramatic fashion with back-to-back Pool A wins at the Emirates Dubai Sevens on Friday, to finish top of the group and secure a quarter-final sport against Samoa on Saturday.
Springbok Women's Sevens in Dubai quarter-finals
The Springbok Women's Sevens finished top of Pool A of the International Invitational tournament at the Dubai Sevens and will play Ireland Invitational in the quarter-finals of the tournament on Saturday.
Sharks show fighting spirit to defeat Ospreys
The Cell C Sharks, fielding a new-look side after their big defeat against Cardiff last weekend, beat the Ospreys 25-10 in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on Friday night.
Moerat to lead Stormers in Nelson Mandela Bay
Springbok lock Salmaan Moerat will captain the DHL Stormers in their historic first Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Gqeberha on Saturday, when the Capetonians host the Dragons from Wales at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, with kick-off at 14h00.
Bok injection for Bulls’ backline against Cardiff
The Vodacom Bulls have been given a boost by the return of a number of Springboks as Marco van Staden, Johan Goosen, Canan Moodie, Cornal Hendricks and Kurt-Lee Arendse return to the match-23 for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Cardiff in Pretoria on Saturday.
Kriel returns for Lions' clash against Scarlets
Springbok flanker Jaco Kriel is back in the Emirates Lions' starting XV for Sunday afternoon’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against the Scarlets at Emirates Airline Park.
Ngcobo wants to win the battle and the war in Dubai
The Springbok Sevens squad start will start the Emirates Dubai Sevens on Friday with a healthy dose of reality, but also the expectation that the hard work done on the training field and some personnel adjustments will bring a change in recent fortunes.
Another round of “SA v Wales” in the Vodacom URC
The weekend’s exciting Vodacom United Rugby Championship ninth round action once more will see all four South African sides hosting Welsh opposition, starting with Friday evening’s clash in Durban between the Cell C Sharks and Ospreys, which kicks off at 19h10.