Women's Premier Division, August 21, 2023

Daisies to host WP in Women’s Premier Division final
The Bulls Daises made it 13 in a row in their SA Rugby Women's Premier Division campaign on Saturday when they outplayed Boland Dames in the first of two semi-finals to set up a home final against DHL Western Province next weekend after the Capetonians beat the Border Ladies in the other playoff.

News, August 21, 2023

Springbok Women enter phase two of WXV alignment
With many of the current national squad still involved in next weekend’s Women's Premier Division final, interim Springbok Women head coach Louis Koen has invited 16 players to his second WXV alignment camp of the season, which will start at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport on Monday.

Reaction, August 21, 2023

Lynch gives SA U18s thumbs up after England victory
South Africa Under-18 coach Katleho Lynch praised his squad for the way in which they turned disappointment into happiness after they finished the U18 International Series on a high note with a strong performance against England.

Obituary, August 21, 2023

RIP Nazeem Toefy
Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former national player Nazeem Toefy, who died in Cape Town on Sunday at the age of 73.

Reaction, August 20, 2023

Boks on the right track, but still have work to do
Springbok wing Canan Moodie and prop Ox Nche were confident that the Boks were on the right track with one warm-up game remaining before launching their Rugby World Cup title defence, but both players said there was still room for improvement as they strive to peak at the right time at the international spectacle.

Match report, August 19, 2023

Boks begin Euro mission in imperious fashion
The Springboks started what they hope will be a 78-day odyssey through Europe with an imperious eight-try demolition of a brave but inexperienced and outgunned Wales team to win their Rugby World Cup warm-up Test by 52-16 (halftime 24-9) at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

Reaction, August 19, 2023

Nienaber: “We have to improve”
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber quickly put behind him his team’s record victory over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday (52-16) and focused on improving as the Rugby World Cup kick off moved a day closer.

Match report, August 19, 2023

SA U18s bounce back with a convincing victory
The South African U18 team delivered a commanding performance in their final U18 International Series clash against England in Paarl on Saturday, winning 33-19 after leading 21-19 at the break.

Highlights, August 19, 2023

Record victory in Cardiff
The Springboks were too good as they scored eight tries to one against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

Team announcement, August 18, 2023

Wholesale changes as SA U18s gear up for England
SA Under-18 coach Katleho Lynch has made wholesale changes to his team for their second and final match in the U18 International Series when they face England in Paarl on Saturday, including handing the captaincy to JJ Theron, while JC Mars has been named vice-captain.

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