Bok Women reset to zero for Challenger semi-final
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team are two wins away from regaining core status in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the 2024 season, but there is no chance that the end prize will impact their focus on the first step to make that possible – beating Czechia on Sunday.
Roos: Next job in Challenger Series our only focus
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team completed their mission on the opening day at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Stellenbosch on Friday by staying undefeated, but that is now done and dusted and the next job, to do the same on the second day of the tournament at Markötter Stadium, starts now.
SA Rugby congratulates Kolisi on National Order
SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander congratulated Springbok captain Siya Kolisi on behalf of the entire rugby fraternity for being honoured with the National Order of Ikhamanga, which recognises South African citizens who have excelled in arts, culture, literature, music, journalism, and sport.
The 2023 Currie Cup Bulletin #15
The defending Currie Cup Premier Division champions, the Airlink Pumas, are leading the race as the competition enters the second half of the league phase this weekend, while the First Division and Mzansi Challenge continues with matches in Port Alfred, Bredasdorp, Strand and George.
Springbok coaches renew contracts for four years
SA Rugby announced on Wednesday that three current Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick, Deon Davids and Daan Human, as well as Head of Athletic Performance, Andy Edwards, had signed contract extensions for another four years, which will see them remain with the team until the conclusion of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Bok Women’s 7s determined to complete mission
The focus and mission statement remain the same for the Springbok Women’s Sevens team as they wrapped up their preparations for the second of two World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournaments in Stellenbosch this weekend.
Resolute Bok Women ready for Challenger Series second leg
The official log after the first of two World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournaments makes for good reading for the Springbok Women’s Sevens team and their supporters, with the South African side topping the women’s standings.
Tough road faces favourites Leinster
Irish powerhouse Leinster may be leading the charge for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship title this season, but their road into both the European and URC finals is beset with pitfalls and tougher than most sides would ever want it to be for the remainder of the season.
The 2023 Currie Cup Bulletin #14
The Airlink Pumas, Cell C Sharks, Vodacom Bulls and Windhoek Draught Griquas took significant strides in the Currie Cup Premier Division race over the past weekend, with the Mpumalanga side strengthening their position at the top of the log.
De Bruin ruled out of second Challenger tournament
The Springbok Women’s Sevens team have been dealt a blow with the news that Marlize de Bruin (centre) has been ruled out of the second World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournament, to be played at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch from 28-30 April, due to an ankle injury.