Tournament news, October 11, 2020

Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked Review – Round 1
Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked launched over the weekend with wins for all three host teams, the Vodacom Bulls, the Cell C Sharks and the Toyota Cheetahs in the first local competition since rugby was halted in mid-March because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The DL Stormers had a bye this weekend.

News, October 10, 2020

Castle Lager Rugby Championship – Springbok Update
The Springboks’ ability to participate in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship would be finalised early next week, SA Rugby advised on Saturday.

Match report, October 10, 2020

Toyota Cheetahs impress in Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
The Toyota Cheetahs scored an impressive 53-31 win over the Phakisa Pumas in Bloemfontein on Saturday, scoring eight tries in a dominant display over their Mpumalanga rivals in their opening match of the Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked competition.

Match report, October 10, 2020

Vodacom Bulls made to work hard by Tafel Lager Griquas
The Vodacom Bulls got their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked campaign off to a winning start but they had to work very hard for their 30-23 win over the Tafel Lager Griquas on Saturday evening at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. The sides were level (10-10) at the break in a match played in good highveld conditions.

Match report, October 09, 2020

Cell C Sharks clinch nail-biter over Emirates Lions in Durban
Curwin Bosch kicked four successful penalty goals to steer the Cell C Sharks to a nail-biting 19-16 win over the Emirates Lions in the opening match of the Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked campaign in Durban on Friday.

Highlights, October 08, 2020

Re-live: Boks finish RWC pool phase in style over Canada
Cobus Reinach scored three tries as the Springboks trounced Canada by 66-7 to finish the pool phase of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in style - a year ago today!

Partner News, October 08, 2020

BokSmart embraces digital future with SportsCap
SA Rugby’s BokSmart Rugby Safety programme has embraced a digital future to combat the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, following a landmark sponsorship agreement with sports software specialist, SportsCap.

Tournament news, October 08, 2020

Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixtures for 2020 amended
SANZAAR and tournament hosts, Rugby Australia, announced a revised draw for the 2020 Castle Lager Rugby Championship, with the 12-match tournament now to be played across seven weeks with Australia’s clash against New Zealand moved from Saturday 12 December to Saturday 31 October at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium.

Team announcement, October 08, 2020

Balanced mix named for Phakisa Pumas' visit to Bloem
Phakisa Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse named a squad featuring a few experienced campaigners and a number of new faces for their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked opener against the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Team announcement, October 08, 2020

Double RWC-winner Steyn to debut for Toyota Cheetahs
Frans Steyn, one of only two South Africans to have lifted the Webb Ellis Cup twice in their careers, will make his debut for the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday when they host the Phakisa Pumas in the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked.

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