Nyakane: "We all want to wear the jersey"
Trevor Nyakane knows all about the ups and downs of professional rugby, which is why the experienced prop with the infectious smile is thrilled to be back in the Springbok squad as they prepare for the Tests against Georgia and the Castle Lager Lions Series, and said he will push himself as hard as possible to be in the group in that lines up against the tourists in the historic series.
World Rugby launches Olympic sevens campaign
World Rugby has launched a major new rugby sevens campaign - “This Is How We Sevens” – as excitement builds towards the Olympic Games in Tokyo, which kicks off in under 50 days.
Nhleko names squad for U20 Series opener
Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko named Lions flanker Siyemukela “Sasko” Ndlovu as captain for his side's opening clash in the U20 International Series against Uruguay in Stellenbosch on Friday, with a bunch of former SA Schools players graduating to the next level.
United Rugby Champs heralds new era for SA rugby
A new era will kick off for South African rugby when the Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls join 12 Guinness PRO14 clubs for the United Rugby Championship, which will kick off in September 2021 in a brand new, world-class 16-team league.
Kitshoff expecting very tough Lions challenge
Steven Kitshoff was still in high school the last time the British & Irish Lions visited South Africa, but the experienced Springbok prop said they are working very hard to ensure they are ready for what could very well be one of the toughest stints of their careers in the Castle Lager Lions Series.
Shongwe relishes looming scrum battle
For Sibusiso Shongwe the opportunity to represent his country looms large, as the Junior Springbok prop is part of the squad that will contest the U20 International Series from Friday, when the hosts take on their U20 counterparts from Uruguay, Argentina and Georgia in Stellenbosch.
Whisper Cymru appointed as Castle Lager Lions Series production partner
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions have appointed Whisper Cymru, part of the award-winning Whisper Group, as production partner for the forthcoming Castle Lager Lions Series in South Africa.
Leinster send reminder of challenges beyond Treviso
As the Vodacom Bulls were confirming their status as South Africa’s best team and the country’s representatives in Saturday’s eagerly awaited Rainbow Cup Final, Leinster ended their season by drumming out a timely reminder of what awaits beyond the Treviso decider.
Detail vital as Boks step up preparations in Bloem
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids said working on the finer details of their game would be vital as they stepped up their preparations for the Tests against Georgia and the Castle Lager Lions Series on Monday after a big group of South African-based players joined the camp in Bloemfontein
Vodacom Bulls name tour squad to Italy
Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee will lead a strong Vodacom Bulls squad of 28 players - which include a total of six players who have worn the Green and Gold - on their quest to Italy for the Rainbow Cup final.