Vodacom Bulls boost their player ranks
The Vodacom Bulls have bolstered their playing ranks in the build-up to the PRO14 Rainbow Cup and for the rest of the season with the addition of a number of experienced and exciting players to their roster, the biggest of which is the signing of Springbok utility back Johan Goosen from French club Montpellier.

New leadership for SA Deaf Rugby Association
The South African Deaf Rugby Association (SADRA) unanimously elected Reenen Stenekamp from the Free State as their new President at their Annual General Meeting, which was held virtually on Saturday, 17 April.

FNB Varsity Shield: Three sides still unbeaten
Three teams continued on their winning ways on Sunday in round three of the FNB Varsity Shield, with Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and Walter Sisulu University (WSU) scoring solid wins at Tuks Stadium in Pretoria.

Springbok strongman Kitshoff to lead DHL Stormers
Experienced Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff will lead the DHL Stormers in the forthcoming PRO14 Rainbow Cup after signing a three-year contract extension with Western Province to continue his career with the Cape Town-based franchise.

FNB Varsity Shield: Heartbreak for Impi in Pretoria
Walter Sisulu University (WSU) scored a late converted try to beat the University of KwaZulu-Natal Impi 32-31 in the second round of the FNB Varsity Shield in Pretoria on Thursday, while the Tshwane University of Technology Viking opened their campaign with a 31-24 win against the University of Fort Hare Blues.

EPD feedback on training, nutrition and more
Following a series of webinars to help players, coaches and parents prepare for a return to match action, members of the Rugby Department sat down for a number of podcasts, which will further assist our younger players especially as they are getting ready to return to the field of play.

Nienaber: Alignment camps a reality check for Boks
The Springbok coaches and management wrapped up the first round of strategic alignment camps on Wednesday, with selected players around the country as they shifted their preparations for the 2021 Test season into a higher gear.

Law trials confirmed for PRO14 Rainbow Cup
Three innovative law variations have been approved by World Rugby for use in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup – red card replacements, captain’s challenge and goal-line drop-outs.

Blitzboks, Kagoshima City confirm Olympics holding camp
Kagoshima City will host the Springbok Sevens squad for their final pre-tournament camp before the Olympic Games in Tokyo in July, the City and SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday.

Hendrikse delighted to be back at the Academy
Jordan Hendrikse expressed his delight to be back at the SA Rugby Academy, with the Xerox Lions flyhalf saying that he was looking forward to enhancing his skills and developing as player over the course of the programme.