Match report, August 30, 2019

Down Touch Griffons successfully defend U20 title
It was gold medal time yet again for the Down Touch Griffons in the SA Rugby Under-20 Provincial Championship, with the Welkom side beating the EP Elephants 37-29 in a pulsating final played at Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds in Potchefstroom on Friday.

Match report, August 30, 2019

Jaguares XV the new kings of the Currie Cup First Division
The Jaguares XV made their first participation in the Currie Cup First Division, sponsored by Direct Axis Financial Services, a telling one when they defeated Down Touch Griffons 27-13 in a hard-fought final in Potchefstroom.

News, August 30, 2019

SA Rugby announces new format for U19 Championship
Ten teams will battle it out in two sections in the new format of the SA Rugby U19 Championship, which will be hosted in Paarl and Johannesburg respectively over one week in September.

News, August 30, 2019

“Thank you South Africa”, say departing Springboks
The Springboks said “thank you, South Africa” as they departed from OR Tambo International Airport for the ninth Rugby World Cup on Friday.

Preview, August 29, 2019

All or nothing as Currie Cup reaches semi-final stage
It will be a case of all or nothing for the four teams in the Currie Cup semi-finals on Saturday, with final berths at stake and an invaluable home final for the one of the teams.

Comment, August 29, 2019

Kolisi: This is for you, South Africa
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the men in green and gold will aim to make all South Africans proud during the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Team announcement, August 28, 2019

All Blacks squad named for Rugby World Cup 2019
The All Blacks selectors, Head Coach Steve Hansen, Assistant Head Coach Ian Foster and former All Black Grant Fox, have named the All Blacks squad for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.

Preview, August 28, 2019

Big task awaits Down Touch Griffons in First Division final
The Down Touch Griffons will have their work cut out when they face the Jaguares XV in the Currie Cup First Division final in Potchefstroom on Friday after the Argentineans registered eight wins in their debut season, which will see them enter the match undefeated.

Stat Attack, August 28, 2019

The Springboks’ 2019 season … by the numbers
We’ve crunched some numbers and came up with these interesting tidbits around the Springbok Rugby World Cup 2019 squad.

News, August 28, 2019

Springboks complete Rugby World Cup coaching team
Rassie Erasmus completed his Rugby World Cup coaching team on Wednesday with the confirmed appointment of defence consultant Felix Jones.

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