SA Rugby on the 2021 rugby calendar and beyond
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive human impact and, in our sport, has asked fundamental questions of the viability of competitions and fixture scheduling.

Steyn leads international charge to Bloemfontein
The Toyota Cheetahs will have a welcome boost of international experience when they return to the field after luring two-time Rugby World Cup winner Frans Steyn, experienced Blitzboks star Rosko Specman, and Namibian International Louis van der Westhuizen to Bloem.

SANZAAR: Focus now on Castle Lager Rugby Championship
SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos provided context under which planning is taking place following recent media reports around the long-term future of SANZAAR, the future structure of its competitions and the rest of the 2020 playing calendar.

British & Irish Lions 2021 SA tour to go ahead as scheduled
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Wednesday the 2021 tour to South Africa will go ahead as scheduled.

Green and gold injection in Cape Town and Durban
A Springbok, a Blitzbok and a Junior Bok are among three of the new signings at the DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks after both franchises announced new acquisitions recently.

Seven Springboks return to Gauteng franchises
Seven Springboks who plied their trade abroad in recent years are returning to the two Gauteng Vodacom Super Rugby franchises, the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions, to plough back into South African rugby.

RIP Corra Dirksen (1938-2020)
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, mourned the death of former Springbok winger Cornelius Wilhelmus (Corra) Dirksen, who passed away on Friday 10 July, aged 82.

Jacques Nienaber exclusive: “This is what sets Rassie apart”
To build and prepare a team for a Rugby World Cup takes years – a luxury they didn’t have – and for that reason, Jacques Nienaber admitted he was initially a bit sceptical, but Rassie Erasmus never had any doubts that the Boks would emerge victorious in Japan last year.

SA Rugby pays tribute to two former players
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to two former national players who recently passed away – SARU prop Matthew Napoleon and SAARB centre Skhumbuzo Oliphant.

Engen to power Get Into Rugby and Springboks
SA Rugby announced a ground-breaking three-year deal on Wednesday that leading African energy brand Engen will power rugby development programme, Get Into Rugby, and become the official fuel supplier of the Springboks, until 2023.