The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #7
Tafel Lager Griquas blew the race to the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division playoffs wide open on Wednesday, and opened the gap for the New Nation Pumas to go top of the log with the halfway mark approaching.

Women’s Premier Division R10 and First Division R5 Preview
There will be all-out action on the women’s provincial front this weekend as the pool phase of the Premier and First Division concludes, and First Division finalists will be confirmed.

Springboks’ second Test against Georgia cancelled
SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that the planned second Test match between the Springboks and Georgia had been cancelled because of COVID-19 infections in both camps.

Late Griquas try secures rare Cape Town win
Tafel Lager Griquas shocked DHL Western Province in Cape Town on Wednesday, beating the hosts 30-28 to secure a dramatic Carling Currie Cup victory at Cape Town Stadium.

Lions vs Bulls match on hold due to COVID-cases
The British & Irish Lions’ Castle Lager Lions Series match against the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday has been postponed with a view to rescheduling or to accommodate an alternative opponent, while the Springboks’ second Test against Georgia on Friday is also being reviewed.

Geduld in line for second Olympic medal
Olympic bronze medallist Justin Geduld has been included in Team South Africa’s Rugby Sevens squad for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, while Branco du Preez and Chris Dry have been included in the squad after missing out in 2016, when sevens was introduced to the Games for the first time.

U20 International Series: Junior Boks never surrendered - Cronje
The lasting impression of Junior Springbok captain George Cronje’s experience of the 2021 Under-20 International Series, was a squad that refused to back down and showed tremendous fight under pressure.

Boks suspend training following positive COVID-test
Springbok training has been suspended for Monday following a positive test for COVID-19 in the squad.

Gratitude, relief, and pride for Bafana Nhleko
The Junior Springboks’ triumph in the U20 International Series at Newlands on Saturday was a pleasing reward for a very good group of players said head coach Bafana Nhleko after the South Africans outplayed Argentina in the final match of the series, winning 27-9.

The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #6
DHL Western Province will look to consolidate their spot at the top of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division standings this week as the competition starts to pick up steam, and with no unbeaten teams remaining.