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May 16, 2020
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Final (2012)

The Cell C Sharks won their quarter and semi-finals in Australia and Cape Town, but the trip all the way back to New Zealand took its toll as they went down to a brilliant Chiefs side in Hamilton.

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COVID-19 Diaries Part 35: New routines and study time

The COVID-19 lockdown may have taken some getting used to for Rhyno Smith, but the Toyota Cheetahs fullback is making the most of the time to study and train after settling into his new routine.

July Tests against Scotland and Georgia postponed

The programme of international rugby matches during the 2020 July window has been postponed due to ongoing government and health agency COVID-19 directives, World Rugby has announced on Friday.

Kolbe and Pollard lift the lid on RWC final try

It was a moment of magic, when months of hard work culminated in a highlight for the Springbok squad of 2019 – Cheslin Kolbe’s try that all but sealed victory in the Rugby World Cup final against England in Japan.

Rugby Industry Financial Impact Plan announced

Rugby industry stakeholders have confirmed pay cuts and other economies to slice up to R1.2bn from the sport’s budget by the end of the year.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

SA Rugby released its Industry Financial Impact Plan in response to COVID19 and had this message for its partners and stakeholders. #StrongerTogether

#BlitzboksTravelTales: The not so glitzy part of travelling

The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 iconic cities when they contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It is not always that glamorous though, especially when travelling between tournaments. But the #Blitzboks make it work.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 36: Creativity and dressing up

After more than seven weeks in lockdown, Isuzu Southern Kings speedster Yaw Penxe is itching to get back onto the field, but until then dressing up for training and being as creative as possible with home-based sessions will have to do to keep up his fitness levels.

#StrongerTogether for R32-12

For R32-12 you can have the shirt off Siya’s back, the boots off Bongi’s feet or have a personal Rugby World Cup trophy tour – to your home! – as part of a major new charity initiative launched by SA Rugby on Tuesday.

Video: We are #StrongerTogether for R32-12

️The Springboks can't sit on the sidelines and do nothing while many South Africans are going hungry. They're giving away the shirts off their backs and the boots off their feet to help raise money for those affected by COVID19.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 37: Making your own training equipment

What do you do when there is no training equipment at home during lockdown? You improvise – something Springbok Women’s centre Aphiwe Ngwevu is particularly good at.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 35: New routines and study time

The COVID-19 lockdown may have taken some getting used to for Rhyno Smith, but the Toyota Cheetahs fullback is making the most of the time to study and train after settling into his new routine.

#BlitzboksTravelTales: The not so glitzy part of travelling

The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 iconic cities when they contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It is not always that glamorous though, especially when travelling between tournaments. But the #Blitzboks make it work.

Tournaments

FNB Youth Weeks

Rising stars converge on the capital for FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week

The next generation of South African schoolboy talent will be showcased at the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week staged at St Alban’s College in Pretoria next week.

 
June 27, 2025

FNB Youth Weeks

Top schoolgirls gear up for FNB Youth Weeks

South Africa’s best junior female players will be in action at the FNB U16 and U18 Girls Weeks staged at Queens High School in Johannesburg from Monday, two important tournaments on the local rugby landscape.

 
June 27, 2025

Carling Currie Cup

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #5

The Valke will fancy their chances to remain top of the log in the Carling Currie Cup First Division when they travel to the Eastern Cape for their third-round fixture on Friday, while the chasing pack will want to remain in the running for the playoffs.

 
June 26, 2025

Carling Currie Cup

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #4

The Valke registered their second successive victory in the Carling Currie Cup First Division when they defeated the Leopards 50-24 in in Kempton Park on Saturday afternoon, meaning that, after two rounds, the East Randers are the only unbeaten side left in the competition.

 
June 22, 2025

Carling Currie Cup

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #3

The Border Bulldogs and Phangela SWD Eagles kick off this weekend’s second-round Carling Currie Cup First Division action when they clash from 18h00 on Friday, with both teams looking for their first win of the new competition.

 
June 19, 2025

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