Springbok coaches pleased with groundwork progress
A large group of players completed the last of a series of alignment camps in Johannesburg on Wednesday, with the Springbok coaching staff expressing their satisfaction with the planning progress for the forthcoming international season.

South Africa face France in RWC opener in NZ
South Africa will be involved in the opening match of a Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1995 when the Springbok Women face France in the first encounter of next year’s tournament at Eden Park in Auckland on 8 October 2022.

Gilbert partners with Castle Lager Lions Series
Gilbert Rugby, the world’s leading rugby ball manufacturer, has announced a new licensing partnership with the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series.

Land Rover joins Castle Lager Lions Series partner family
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions are delighted to confirm that Land Rover will be the Official Vehicle of the British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa.

FNB Varsity Cup: NWU pip CUT to semi-finals
The NWU Eagles beat CUT Ixias 35-32 at the Tuks B-Field in Pretoria on Tuesday to book their place in the FNB Varsity Cup semi-finals, while the University of Witwatersrand finished their campaign on a high, beating their Jozi peers, the University of Johannesburg, 22-20 in dramatic fashion.

Laureus announced as Partner of 2021 Lions Tour
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions announced on Tuesday that Laureus Sport for Good will be the Global Charity Partner of the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series.

RIP Dr Ismail Jakoet (1948-2021)
The President of the South African Rugby Union, Mr Mark Alexander, paid tribute to Dr Ismail Jakoet, who served the South African rugby community on many levels and sadly passed away early on Tuesday morning, at the age of 72.

FNB Varsity Cup: One playoff spot remains
North West University (NWU Eagles) and the Central University of Technology (CUT Ixias) scored crucial round nine wins to keep their hopes alive of reaching the FNB Varsity Cup semi-finals, while the top three teams on the log were confirmed on Sunday in Pretoria.

Junior Boks leap back into action in U20 International Series
The Junior Springboks will make a welcome return to the international stage for the first time since 2019 when they line up against Argentina, Georgia and Uruguay in a blockbuster four-round U20 International Series at the Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch, starting next month.

PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Round 4 Review
The DHL Stormers clawed their way to a morale-boosting 25-22 victory over the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday on a day that also saw the Emirates Lions shock the Vodacom Bulls 34-33 for their first win of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA campaign.