Bulls' fate out of their hands after Lyon defeat
The Vodacom Bulls will be forced to wait to find out if they qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup knock-out stages after they missed out on a vital bonus point in their 31-7 defeat against Lyon at the Matmut Stadium de Gerland on Friday in what marked their final pool match in the competition.

Teams named for final pool round in Europe
The five South African teams in action over the coming days in the final round of pool action of the Heineken Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup have been named.

Ngcobo: “No excuses” for Blitzboks in Hamilton
Springbok Sevens head coach Sandile Ngcobo has set his team three goals for this weekend’s HSBC New Zealand Sevens tournament in Hamilton, which will ensure they stay on the path to their long-term goal for the season – to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Balance in Blitzbok squad excites Snyman
Winning in the Land of the Long White Cloud is never easy, but Springbok Sevens assistant coach Philip Snyman knows what it takes and he is excited about the prospect of this weekend’s HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton.

Victories key as SA teams chase European playoffs
Victories will be front of mind for the five South African teams in action in the Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions this weekend as they attempt to qualify for playoff spots in the closing pool round of the European showpieces.

Soyizwapi: Continuous growth important in NZ
Morning, noon or night, the Blitzboks know they have to be switched on and ready to deliver as they aim to continue their growth as a squad at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens this weekend.

Quest for home advantage ups ante in final round
The decision to do away with the double leg format in the Heineken Champions Cup round of 16 has significantly upped the ante for the teams as they head into the final round of the pool phase of the competition this weekend.

SA Rugby pays tribute to three fallen heroes
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to three former national players, Mncedi Baart, Dennis Mzwandile Njadu and Melvyn Roy “Snowy” Suter, all of whom passed away in the past few weeks.

Blitzboks have to adapt quickly in New Zealand
The Springbok Sevens will not only have to cope with the time difference and massive home support but also blending in a raft of new players at HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton this weekend.

Blitzboks to celebrate milestones in Hamilton
Springbok Sevens stalwart Ryan Oosthuizen will be completing a personal milestone this weekend at the HSBC NZ Sevens tournament in Hamilton, when he is due to compete in his first HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in New Zealand, although he has already represented South Africa in 35 tournaments.