SA Rugby statement
SA Rugby is aware that unsubstantiated allegations of failed tests for recreational drugs by Springbok players are circulating among members of the media. Disappointingly, these allegations have already appeared online despite the absence of any evidence to support them.

Highlights: Boks dig deep against Argentina
The Boks started well, withstood a fightback and then finished very well to beat Argentina by 36-20 in Buenos Aires, and claim a crucial bonus point in the process.

Vodacom Bulls off to a winning start in Joburg
The Vodacom Bulls got their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign off to a winning start when they defeated provincial neighbours the Emirates Lions by 31-15 (half-time 15-8) in their opening round encounter at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday afternoon.

Springboks target strong start against Los Pumas
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said his team had to break out of the blocks with intensity from the get-go in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Argentina at Estadio Libertadores De América in Buenos Aires in their penultimate match of the competition on Saturday.

Gauteng Derby kicks off local action in Joburg
The second season of the exciting Vodacom United Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend, with the Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls setting off the local action when they clash in a Gauteng Derby in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon.

Pumas name strong side for Bok Test
Argentina head coach Michael Cheika has made a number of changes to his team for Saturday's Test against the Springboks in Buenos Aires, from the team that lost heavily to the All Blacks two weekends ago.

Bulls name Simelane, Nkosi and Mosi for Joburg jaunt
New recruits Wandisile Simelane, Sbu Nkosi and Mihlali Mosi were all named to start for the Vodacom Bulls when they face the Emirates Lions in the opening round of the 2022/23 season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Ngcobo heads up experienced core to lead Blitzboks into new era
Two former HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series winners will provide the core of the newly appointed Springbok Sevens management, with Sandile Ngcobo and Philip Snyman taking the team into the 2022/23 season and beyond, following the Neil Powell coaching era.

Esterhuizen keen to grab opportunity against Argentina
Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen is relishing the opportunity to get a run against Argentina in Saturday's Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash at Estadio Libertadores De América and said he planned to make the most of every opportunity on the field with an eye on trying to secure a spot in next year’s Rugby World Cup squad.

Emirates Lions team named for season opener
Emirates Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has named his team for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against the Vodacom Bulls in Johannesburg on Saturday, with Reinhardt Nothnagel named to captain the side.