SA eyes on Glasgow and Ulster next weekend
Glasgow Warriors, the team that set back the DHL Stormers’ ambitions in the first game of 2023, could hold the key to the Capetonians’ chances of repeating last year’s second position on the final Vodacom United Rugby Championship log.
Big crowds expected for derbies in Gauteng
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship may be on a short hiatus this week, but when the action resumes next weekend, it will be with two massive South African derbies in Gauteng.
DHL Stormers remain on course in Vodacom URC
The DHL Stormers remained on course for a possible home playoff spot in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday as they registered their ninth victory of the competition by defeating the Cell C Sharks 46-19 in their postponed Round one clash at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in the only match of the weekend.
Stormers maintain stronghold with big win in Durban
The DHL Stormers maintained their stronghold in second place on the Vodacom United Rugby Championship log as they registered a rewarding 46-19 victory against the Cell C Sharks in their postponed round one clash at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.
Springbok Women get Bok boost at training camp
Their second conditioning and technical skills camp of the year saw the Springbok Women rubbing shoulders with the Springbok coaching staff this week, which resulted in an energetic week of training and learning.
Sharks, Stormers name their sides for Coastal Derby
Loose forwards Phepsi Buthelezi and Deon Fourie will captain the Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers when they clash in an eagerly awaited Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Saturday.
Blue is the colour as SA Rugby steps up concussion awareness
The South African domestic rugby season is due to kick off soon and a zero-tolerance stance towards head injuries and concussion will again be followed, with SA Rugby’s Blue Card concussion system in place for all matches where the head injury assessment (HIA) is not in play.
Tel Aviv Heat withdrawn from Mzansi Challenge
SA Rugby announced on Friday that it had withdrawn an invitation to the Tel Aviv Heat to play in the Mzansi Challenge, following representations from multiple stakeholders.
Coastal sides collide in postponed encounter
The Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers will take centre stage in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend as they battle it out in the only match on Saturday in a postponed fixture from the opening round of the competition.
Springboks’ 2023 fixture list locked in
The Springboks will kick off a bumper 2023 season against Australia in Pretoria in July in the opening round of the shortened Castle Lager Rugby Championship and will face Argentina in Johannesburg in their final match on home soil before the build-up to their Rugby World Cup defence starts.