Vodacom dials in as North and South collide for URC
The bold new world of the United Rugby Championship will fly under the banner of Vodacom following the announcement today that the African communications giant has dialled in as South African title sponsor for the new tournament for the next four years.

Du Plessis hopes to bring energy, X-factor to Blitzboks
When Muller du Plessis left the field at BC Place in Vancouver on 9 March 2020, the Springbok Sevens outside back had no idea what was about to hit the world, world sports and indeed, the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Boks target strong fightback against the Wallabies
The Springboks know what they have to do to fight back from their defeat against the Wallabies when the sides meet for the second time in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship in Brisbane on Saturday.

Janse van Rensburg out of Rugby Championship
Springbok lock Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg will miss the remainder Castle Lager Rugby Championship after being forced to withdraw from the squad due to personal reasons.

Lions name squad for opening URC tour
The Emirates Lions announced a 33-man touring squad for their inaugural United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign, which kicks off against Italian side Zebre on Heritage Day in their opening fixture of the northern hemisphere competition.

Detail key as Springboks look to bounce back
The Springboks would do a detailled review their performance in their 28-26 defeat against the Wallabies following Sunday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter in Gold Coast as they look to rectify their mistakes and keep alive their hopes of defending their title.

Jacques Nienaber: “Ill-discipline cost us”
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber singled out ill-discipline as the main factor behind South Africa’s defeat against Australia in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter in Gold Coast on Sunday.

Cooper breaks Bok hearts on night of missed opportunities
A 45-metre penalty goal by Quade Cooper – after the final siren had sounded – edged the Wallabies to a 28-26 victory (halftime 19-11) over a shattered Springboks, on a night of high drama in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Queensland’s Gold Coast on Sunday.

The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #26
The Vodacom Bulls made it two from two in as many seasons when they successfully defended the Carling Currie Cup title against the Cell C Sharks in a one-sided final in Pretoria on Saturday.

Highlights: First Test - Springboks v Australia
Wallaby flyhalf Quade Cooper kicked 23 points to edge Australia to a 28-26 victory (halftime 19-11) over a shattered Springbok side, on a night of high drama in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Queensland’s Gold Coast.