SA women embracing huge Commonwealth Games challenge
The South Africa Women’s Sevens team face a dauting challenge at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, where they have been grouped with Australia, Fiji and Scotland in Pool B, and while they recognise they face a daunting task, head coach Paul Delport says they have a plan in place on how to deal with the pressure of playing such strong opposition.

Better execution key to beating Japan – Kama
They are not going to dwell on their close 15-6 defeat to Japan in Kamaishi on Sunday, but the Springbok Women will rather use that Test as reference on where to improve in their quest to beat their hosts in the second Test of the Japan Rugby Challenge Series on Saturday, at the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium.

Boks turn focus to Rugby Champs in Mpumalanga
The Springboks kicked off their one-week training camp in Hazyview on Monday for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, with the focus this week being solely on improving their game as they prepare for back-to-back Tests against New Zealand at home in a challenging start to the southern hemisphere spectacle.

Tonga qualify for RWC 2023 in Springboks' pool
Tonga has defeated Asia Champions Hong Kong 44-22 in the Asia / Pacific Play-off played in Australia at the Sunshine Coast Stadium to punch their ticket to Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.

Leopards to host SWD Eagirls in First Division final
A new champion will be crowned in the Women’s First Division when the Leopards host the SWD Eagirls in the final at Olën Park in Potchefstroom on Saturday, 30 July. Kick-off is scheduled for 14h00 between the two group-winners following a tough single round of pool action.

Sevens schedule confirmed for Commonwealth Games
South Africa men’s team will open their Commonwealth Games 2022 Pool B fixtures against Malaysia when the Rugby Sevens schedule kicks off on Friday, 29 July, while the women’s side face Australia on the same morning and also in a Pool B clash in Birmingham.

Raubenheimer pleased with effort in close Kamaishi defeat to Japan
Springbok Women coach Stanley Raubenheimer praised his charges for their effort during in a 15-6 defeat to Japan in the Kamaishi Unosumai Memorial Stadium in Iwate on Sunday, in the first of two internationals between the teams.

Vermeulen, Steyn back in the mix for Rugby Champs
Two experienced Springboks with a total of 134 Test caps between them, Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn, have been recalled to the national squad for the home leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, as coach Jacques Nienaber once again opted for an expanded group of 41 players for opening stage of the challenging southern hemisphere showpiece.

Much to achieve for Springbok Women in historic test match
A good start in their very first test match against Japan's Sakura XV at Kamaishi Unosumai Memorial Stadium on Sunday will not only be a driving imperative for Nolunsindiso Booi and her charges during the opening exchanges in Iwate, the Springbok Women also aim to get the tour off to a strong start.

Hele returns as Potgieter earns Test debut
Former SA Rugby Women’s Achiever of the Year, Aseza Hele, will make a much-anticipated return to the Springbok Women when she wears the No 8 jersey against Japan in Iwate on Sunday, while Rumandi Potgieter will make her test debut at scrumhalf.