Fouche stars as New Nation Pumas defeat Toyota Cheetahs
New Nation Pumas flyhalf Eddie Fouche scored a try, conversion and five penalty goals to secure an encouraging home win in his side’s 2021 Kick-off series clash against the Toyota Cheetahs in Nelspruit on Friday, scoring all his team’s points in the 22-15 victory.

Vodacom Bulls edge DHL Stormers in Loftus thriller
The Vodacom Bulls outlasted the DHL Stormers 34-29 in a dramatic match in Pretoria on Friday, defeating their Cape rivals in yet another nail-biting North-South clash.

Coetzee back at prop for New Nation Pumas
Former Junior Springbok prop Marné Coetzee is set to make his comeback at tighthead for the New Nation Pumas after missing the entire 2020 season due to injury, when they face the Toyota Cheetahs in Nelspruit on Friday afternoon.

Potgieter starts for much-changed Toyota Cheetahs
Former Springbok loose forward Jacques Potgieter has been named at No 8 for the Toyota Cheetahs’ next game in the 2021 Kick-Off Pools, on Friday against the New Nation Pumas in Nelspruit.

Vodacom Bulls count on experience for DHL Stormers clash
Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane and a host of experienced seniors will return to the Vodacom Bulls’ starting line-up for their 2021 Kick-off Pools clash against the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

Am back in charge for Cell C Sharks’ Jozi trip
The Cell C Sharks have made six changes to their backline - which sees the welcome return of Springbok midfielder and regular captain Lukhanyo Am - and a few changes up front for their 2021 Kick-off Pools match against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Experienced feel to Lions outfit
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies will lead an experienced Lions team when they host the Cell C Sharks in their second home game in the 2021 Kick-off Pools series in Johannesburg on Saturday.

SA Rugby’s EPD programme goes virtual in 2021
SA Rugby will host a virtual Elite Player Development (EPD) programme for Under-17 and Under-18 players in the next few days, in line with its objective to ensure effective development pathways despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moerat to lead DHL Stormers in Pretoria
Salmaan Moerat will captain the DHL Stormers in their 2021 Kick-Off Pools match against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Friday.

Tafel Lager Griquas maul ill-disciplined EP
Tafel Lager Griquas’ forwards were in a ruthless mood as they spearheaded a 43-0 victory over Eastern Province in their 2021 Kick-Off Pools match in light rain at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Wednesday evening.