Springboks clean up with new Dettol deal
SA Rugby announced on Tuesday that world-leading hygiene brand Dettol, had joined the Springboks, Springbok Women and SA Rugby sponsorship family. This iconic brand becomes the first official hygiene partner of the teams, having agreed a three-year partnership beginning in 2023.

Springbok Women move focus to crucial Fiji clash
The Springbok Women had a good review of their match against France last Saturday, analysed and digested the statistics, and are now ready to focus on Fiji, their second opponent of Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Vodacom URC rivals unite for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hope will have a new home in rugby this October as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship unites two of its biggest rivals, the Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and fans will also have the chance to show their support and be part of a limited-edition match-day jersey design.

Munster’s desperation could be a warning for the Bulls
For long-time supporters of top Irish provincial team Munster, a glance at the current Vodacom United Rugby Championship log must be both an unusual and depressing experience.

Under-21 playoff contenders confirmed
The Lions and Leopards booked the two remaining semi-final spots in the SA Rugby Under-21 Cup competition following the completion of the regular league fixtures over the past weekend, while the SA Rugby U21 Shield fixtures were also concluded at the same time, with big wins for the Griffons and the Valke.

Lions and Stormers victorious up north
The Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers flew the South African flag on a weekend where the local teams’ stranglehold on the Vodacom United Rugby Championship was broken as the Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls came up short on the road.

Experienced French too good for SA in RWC opener
France beat South Africa by 40-5 (half-time 19-0) in their Rugby World Cup opening game in Auckland on Saturday morning (SA time), and while the No 4-ranked team in the world showed more tactical awareness and composure, the Springbok Women fought throughout and left the field with their heads held high.

Sweet and sour for Bok Women in RWC opener
The Springbok Women experienced a mixed bag of emotion in Auckland earlier on Saturday when lapses in concentration on defence paved the way for France to beat them in their opening game of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Glasgow outplay Bulls for second home win
The Glasgow Warriors produced a superb performance on attack and defence against the Vodacom Bulls in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow on Saturday to outscore the visitors five tries to three for a well-deserved 35-21 victory.

Strong second half sees Leinster shut out Sharks in Dublin
Vodacom United Rugby Championship log-leaders Leinster produced a stunning second-half flourish in their fourth round clash against the Cell C Sharks in Dublin on Saturday to secure a 54-34 victory, which saw the Durban side suffer their first defeat in the competition this season.