Local derbies set to grip Vodacom URC fans
South Africa’s die-hard rugby fans will be glued to their seats on Saturday as the four domestic franchises go head-to-head in gripping local derbies in round 11 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, which could have a big impact on the teams’ log standings.

Attention to detail key to Singapore success
It is rugby and not chess, but Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman stressed the importance of making the right moves at the right time in the National Stadium this weekend, when the Blitzboks face Spain, Great Britain and Fiji in Pool A of the HSBC SVNS Singapore.

SA Rugby confirms bumper 2026 domestic schedule
SA Rugby has announced a bumper domestic competition schedule for senior and junior teams for 2026, which kicks off with a rebranded Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 in February, while dates for the Carling Currie Cup, the SA Cup, and the FNB Youth Weeks have been locked in.

Foote pleased with Junior Boks’ early progress
Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has expressed his satisfaction with the SA U20 training squad’s trajectory as they intensify preparations for their forthcoming tour of Georgia.

Singapore could be special for Soyizwapi
It remains a massive privilege and something very special to represent South Africa on the HSBC SVNS series, and this weekend in Singapore will be no different for Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi.

Match official appointments to 31 January 2026
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made with two big South African derbies on the cards in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Dazel backs Blitzbok attack to fire in Singapore
The normal challenges at the HSBC SVNS Singapore are well documented – and accepted – by the Springbok Sevens side as they arrived in the Asian city on Tuesday, but according to Blitzbok assistant coach Renfred Dazel, success will be determined by their ability to handle the unexpected hurdles in the Singapore National Stadium.

Upward curve on Blitzboks’ menu for Singapore
They had the absolute high of winning their home tournament in Cape Town last month, but that ship has sailed and for the Springbok Sevens team this weekend’s HSBC SVNS Singapore will represent a fresh challenge. And they will be ready for it.

Sharks, Bulls and Lions show fight as Stormers suffer first defeat
The DHL Stormers’ unbeaten run and flawless home track record in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship came to a grinding halt on Saturday, as the Hollywoodbets Sharks stunned them with a fine display of rugby in Cape Town, while the Vodacom Bulls registered a valuable away win in Scotland, and the Lions were forced to settle for a draw against in Wales in what proved to be a fair weekend for SA’s teams.

Experience and youth in SA 7s squad for Singapore
Two uncapped players and the return of their most experienced squad member highlight the travelling group of 14 players named by the Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman for next weekend’s HSBC SVNS Singapore.