Kriel: “The Lions are personal and special to me”
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel said being part of the Castle Lager Lions Series will mark an extra special occasion in his career as he follows in his great-grandfather’s footsteps by participating in one of the most significant rugby traditions in the game’s history.

Cell C Sharks welcome back their big guns
The Cell C Sharks will welcome back a bunch of their top players for their last round PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA clash against the Vodacom Bulls in Durban on Saturday, which is in effect a final for local bragging rights.

Davids keen to add to Powell's selection options
In just over 30 days from now, the Springbok Sevens team – in the colours of Team South Africa – will start a long-haul flight to Japan, with the gold medal in Rugby Sevens at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo their main aim.

Boschendal is the Official Wine for Lions tour to SA
DGB, South Africa's leading premium wine company, has secured the rights for Boschendal as the Official Wine Partner to the much-anticipated Castle Lager Lions Series, which will see the might of British and Irish rugby take on the Springboks as well as various provincial teams.

Nienaber satisfied as Boks tick right boxes in Bloem
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was satisfied with the progress being made by the small group of players attending the opening week of their three-week conditioning camp in Bloemfontein and said they have been ticking the desired boxes.

Springboks win special award from Black Management Forum
The Springboks have been honoured with a special Presidential Award from the Black Management Forum.

Referees named for Castle Lager Lions Series
Nic Berry (Australia), Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) and Mathieu Raynal (France) have been appointed to officiate the Tests between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions, and will be joined by five leading South African referees for the Castle Lager Lions Series, which kicks off early next month.

Springboks kick off preparations in Bloemfontein
An enthusiastic group of six Springbok players returned to training in Bloemfontein on Monday for the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup final as they kicked off their preparations for the Tests against Georgia and the Castle Lager Lions Series.

Building momentum key as Boks prepare for international season
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber emphasised the importance of putting the necessary foundations in place and building momentum as quickly as possible as the national squad begins their preparations for their two Tests against Georgia and the Castle Lager Lions Series on Monday.

PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Round 5 Review
The race to the top of the standings in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA will go down to the wire in Durban next weekend when the Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls clash in what is a mini-final for all effective purposes.