Golden Lions end drought, Bulls and Border win big
The Mastercard Golden Lions Women fought back against Boland Dames to secure a narrow win – their first since joining the Women’s Premier Division – while the Bulls Daisies and Border Ladies claimed bonus-point victories in the third round of the competition staged over the weekend.

French double for La Rochelle and Toulon in EPCR
French clubs Stade Rochelais and Toulon were crowned champions in the two European Professional Club Rugby competitions in their respective finals in Dublin over the weekend.

RIP Piet James Pretorius (1930-2023)
Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former national player Piet James Pretorius, who sadly passed away over the weekend at the age of 92, as probably one of the oldest former SARU players.

“Disappointed” Blitzboks finish on a high in London
The Springbok Sevens team shrugged off the disappointment of not making the quarter-finals at the HSBC London Sevens with two big wins on Sunday to claim ninth spot at Twickenham as the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series drew to a close.

The 2023 Currie Cup Bulletin #22
The Cell C Sharks and DHL Western Province claimed big scalps over the weekend to strengthen their respective positions in the Currie Cup Premier Division standings, while Windhoek Draught Griquas and the Vodacom Bulls secured important wins to keep their own playoff hopes alive.

Mayaba on fire as Bok Women crush Cameroon
The Springbok Women started their Rugby Africa Women's Cup campaign in the best way possible, with Asiphe Mayaba grabbing four tries on debut in a big 87-0 victory (half-time 41-0) over Cameroon in a sunny Antananarivo in Madagascar on Saturday afternoon.

Springbok Sevens knocked out in London
The Springbok Sevens team failed to qualify for the quarter-finals after they were beaten by 32-21 by New Zealand in their final pool game at the HSBC London Sevens at Twickenham on Saturday.

Koen pleased with structure in Cameroon victory
Springbok Women interim head coach Louis Koen expressed his satisfaction with his team's 87-0 victory over Cameroon in the opening match of the 2023 Rugby Africa Women's Cup in Antananarivo on Saturday.

Thumbs up from Nienaber as Durban camp wraps up
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said he was satisfied that the small group of players present at the first of two preparation camps in Durban this month had reached their objectives as they launch into the 2023 international season.

Bok Women looking for Madagascar momentum
The Springbok Women are keen to establish early momentum in Madagascar on Saturday when they start the defence of their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in Antananarivo says captain Chumisa Qawe, because the format of the four-team competition does not allow for slow starts.