Million mark in the sights as fundraiser moves up a gear
The million rand mark is moving ever closer for the Springboks in their #StrongerTogether for R32-12 campaign, which raises money for struggling communities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
British & Irish Lions tour to SA in 2021 is on
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down and with uncertainty enveloping major sporting events, it was good to hear SA Rugby CEO confirm that the British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa will still take place in 2021.
Gallery: Progressing to the RWC final - 25 years later
After topping their pool, the Springboks had to travel upcountry where they faced Western Samoa and France in the Rugby World Cup quarter- and semi-finals in 1995 - we look back at these two matches from 25 years ago.
New breakdown education resource developed by World Rugby
Joe Schmidt, Ian Foster, Richie Gray, Wayne Barnes, Jaco Peyper, Josh Beaumont and Victor Vito are among the specialist advisors who helped develop a resource set to benefit everyone in the game and aims to achieve a consistent approach at the breakdown.
SA Rugby makes gear change in transformation progress
SA Rugby had made a dramatic gear change in its transformation progress in 2019, with their annual audit showing the transformation barometre leaping from 59% success in 2018 to 81% a year later in the first year of the organisation’s refocused STDP 2030 plan.
Cecil Afrika steps down from international sevens rugby
The most celebrated Springbok Sevens player of his generation, Cecil Afrika, has ended his official Blitzboks journey after 12 seasons of highlights and achievements, but hasn’t quite given up on his Olympic dream.
SA Rugby keen to get back to action, plans in place
SA Rugby was collaborating with Government on return-to-train protocols with a view to resuming competitive action in August – if not earlier – Jurie Roux, CEO of the organisation, said on Monday.
Easy decisions for Justin Geduld during lockdown
As a playmaker for the Springbok Sevens team, Justin Geduld is often confronted with making important decisions: “stick with the planned move” or “is there another option” are two choices regularly faced by the Blitzbok flyhalf on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: 2010 Final in Soweto
It was the Vodacom Bulls' third Vodacom Super Rugby final in four years and they celebrated in style, winning this all-South African affair against a very good DHL Stormers outfit by 25-17 at a packed (and very noisy) Orlando Stadium in Soweto.
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Brumbies v Sharks (1996)
The Cell C Sharks travelled to the Manuka Oval in Canberra in 1996 for a Vodacom Super Rugby clash and despite starting very well, four tries by Wallaby speedster Joe Roff meant the home team came away with a thrilling 44-31 victory.