Wiese predicts tight finish to Rugby Championship
With two rounds to go and a log-jam at the top of the standings, the Castle Lager Rugby Championship is likely to go down to the wire according to Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese, who said all four teams face a similar predicament of having to win both their matches and possibly with bonus points to claim the title.
Eight semi-finalists confirmed in Cape Town
There was sensational rugby sevens, a vibrant welcome ceremony, high drama and heartbreak on day two at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, which ended with four men’s and women’s teams remaining in with a chance of being crowned world champions on Sunday in Cape Town.
Blitzboks want to improve defence in quarter-final
The Springbok Sevens team will be looking for a more dominant performance on defence when they take on Ireland in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup Sevens at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday evening (kick-off at 22h33).
France outclass Bok Women’s Sevens in Cape Town
The Springbok Women's Sevens team’s Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 campaign started on a tough note as they went down by 29-0 to France, who have booked their place in the quarter-finals on Friday evening.
Mapimpi excited to face Pumas in Argentina
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi said on Friday the Boks were excited about the prospect of facing Argentina in their first of two Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounters next week Saturday in Buenos Aires, even though they expected a massive challenge against the hosts.
Quarter-finals decided after epic first day in Cape Town
There was thrilling rugby and sensational tries as Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 began at Cape Town Stadium on Friday with all 40 competing teams in action on a pulsating first day of play.
Springbok Women's Sevens game plan in place
The Springbok Women's Sevens have known for a while what lies in wait for them when Rugby World Cup Sevens kicks off in Cape Town on Friday, have prepared for it and now have the opportunity to seize the moment.
Blitzboks looking for perfect ending for Powell
Life does not always deliver a fairy tale ending and he has experienced enough highs and lows in 15 years of sevens rugby to realise that, but for Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell, a last hurrah at Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town this weekend will be a fitting end to an illustrious career in this fast-paced version of the game.
Cape Town set for spectacular RWC Sevens 2022
All 40 international team captains lined up in front of majestic Table Mountain in Cape Town on Wednesday as excitement reaches fever pitch ahead of the highly anticipated Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022, which takes place from 9-11 September at Cape Town Stadium.
Boks get back to business in Buenos Aires
The Springboks got back to business on the training field in Buenos Aires on Wednesday to prepare for the big task of attempting to win their two remaining Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches following their 24-8 victory against Australia last weekend.