Vodacom URC set to embrace meritocracy – Anayi
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship is set to return to a meritocracy in qualifying for the Heineken Champions Cup, while better travel arrangements are on the cards for South African sides as the competition looks to improve from the opening two seasons.

Impressive Stormers to host second Grand Final
The DHL Stormers will have an opportunity to defend their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title after securing their second successive home final following their victory against Connacht in Cape Town and Munster’s surprise win over Leinster in Dublin in the semi-finals this weekend.

Ngcobo: Toulouse result not reflective of effort
The Springbok Sevens team put in a huge effort at the HSBC France Sevens this weekend, but sadly the results did not show that, so from the perspective of Blitzbok head coach Sandile Ngcobo, it was not all doom and gloom.

The 2023 Currie Cup Bulletin #20
The Cell C Sharks and Fidelity ADT Lions claimed important wins against the Currie Cup Premier Division’s frontrunners, while there were further victories for DHL Western Province and the Vodacom Bulls in the matches staged over the weekend, with all four visiting sides victorious.

Blitzboks hunting points on final day in Toulouse
Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi said his team will be hunting every available point at the HSBC France Sevens on Sunday, despite a disappointing 21-12 defeat to Argentina in the Cup quarter-finals of the tournament on Saturday evening.

Stormers through to second successive Grand Final
The DHL Stormers stayed in the race to defend their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title as they held their nerve in a gripping semi-final against Connacht at a windy DHL Stadium in Cape Town for a 43-25 victory and a spot in the final.

Blitzboks bounce back in Toulouse downpour
The Springbok Sevens bounced back in stunning fashion to beat Fiji by 24-7 in their second pool game at the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse after a disappointing 31-7 defeat to France in their opening match at the Stade Ernest-Wallon on Friday.

Springbok Women assemble for Rugby Africa Cup
Springbok Women interim coach Louis Koen invited a group of 35 players to assemble in Pretoria on Sunday, with a travelling squad of 28 to leave for Madagascar on Thursday, 18 May to compete in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup 2023.

Women’s Premier Division goes off the beaten path
The second round of SA Rugby’s Women’s Premier Division kicks off on Saturday with the Boland Dames making their season debut, following a bye in last weekend’s opening round, while there will a now customary return to the platteland, taking the game to community venues in Hawston and Despatch.

Lower tackle height law trials for community rugby confirmed
The World Rugby Council has unanimously approved a recommendation on Thursday that unions participate in trials of a lower tackle height in community rugby.