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May 28, 2019
Video: Makazole Mapimpi - catch him if you can!

Makazole Mapimpi showed some raw pace as he ran 95m for this scorcher of a try in the Cell C Sharks' Vodacom Super Rugby victory over the Emirates Lions.

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Naka Bulls complete historic Gold Cup ‘three-peat’...

Naka Bulls have already set their sights on a “new Everest” in 2026 after making history at the Brookside Sports Ground ...

2
Three SA teams in the Vodacom URC top eight...

The DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Lions finished the first block of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in the top e...

3
History beckons in Pick n Pay Gold Cup Final...

All club roads lead to the Mother City on Saturday for the biggest match on the South African club rugby calendar, when ...

4
Three SA sides look to kick on; Sharks seek first ...

While the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, and Lions will look to kick on from their victories in the Vodacom United Rugby C...

5
Sharks U21s and Bulls U19s crowned Cup champions...

The Hollywoodbets Sharks claimed the SA Rugby Under-21 title on Saturday when they defeated the Fidelity ADT Lions 63-31...

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Blitzboks Afrika and Ndhlovu on their way to Paris

Cecil Afrika and Mfundo Ndhlovu have been called up to join the Springbok Sevens team in Paris for the HSBC Paris Sevens as injury replacements for Kurt-Lee Arendse and Stedman Gans.

Glade replaces injured Jacobs in Junior Springbok squad

Keagan Glade (prop) has been included in the Junior Springbok World Rugby U20 Championship squad as an injury replacement for Hanro Jacobs, whose tournament dreams were shattered due to a foot injury.

Ndhlovu and his love for the big city lights

His first stop was Hong Kong on debut for the Blitzboks and a bronze medal; then on to Paris for gold and the celebrations of a HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series victory – not a bad travel schedule for Springbok Sevens outside back Mfundo Ndhlovu, in 2018.

Springbok Sevens leave it too late against Aussies

The Springbok Sevens team suffered a set-back in their quest to be crowned HSBC London Sevens champions, falling 29-22 to a polished Australian effort on Sunday.

Blitzboks struggle in London, but qualify for Tokyo 2020

There was disappointment and tempered elation in the Springbok Sevens camp in London, where they lost both their matches but still did enough to secure automatic qualification to the Olympic Games in Tokyo next year.

Soyizwapi hopes for iconic finish to season

Standing next to the other 15 captains at the HSBC Paris Sevens official captains’ photo earlier on Wednesday, Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi looked up at the Eiffel Tower and was immediately impressed by the iconic landmark.

Jenkins gets 50, Odendaal captains Vodacom Bulls in Auckland

Springbok lock Jason Jenkins will play in his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby match in Auckland on Friday when the Vodacom Bulls take on the Blues in their third Australasian tour match. The Round 16 encounter at Eden Park kicks off at 09h35 (SA time).

Johannes steps up planning for second SA U20 Women’s camp

SA Women’s U20 coach Laurian Johannes has stepped up the team’s preparations for their two matches against Zimbabwe next month by inviting a squad of 32 players to their training camp in Pretoria.

Mathrin Simmers sets her sights on Tokyo

Ever heard the story of a couple of 16-year-old school girls sitting around in Knysna, chatting about life and then deciding to start a rugby team?

Buthelezi: Time for the Junior Boks to express themselves

Junior Springbok captain Phendulani Buthelezi said on Wednesday they are ready to go out and express themselves at World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina as the team began the journey to the international showpiece.

Blitzboks Afrika and Ndhlovu on their way to Paris

Cecil Afrika and Mfundo Ndhlovu have been called up to join the Springbok Sevens team in Paris for the HSBC Paris Sevens as injury replacements for Kurt-Lee Arendse and Stedman Gans.

Soyizwapi hopes for iconic finish to season

Standing next to the other 15 captains at the HSBC Paris Sevens official captains’ photo earlier on Wednesday, Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi looked up at the Eiffel Tower and was immediately impressed by the iconic landmark.

Tournaments

Pick n Pay Gold Cup

Naka Bulls complete historic Gold Cup ‘three-peat’

Naka Bulls have already set their sights on a “new Everest” in 2026 after making history at the Brookside Sports Ground in Cape Town on Saturday when they won a third consecutive Pick n Pay Gold Cup title.

 
October 27, 2025

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Three SA teams in the Vodacom URC top eight

The DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Lions finished the first block of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in the top eight on the log, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks finally won their first game of the season as the competition takes a break for the November Tests.

 
October 26, 2025

Pick n Pay Gold Cup

History beckons in Pick n Pay Gold Cup Final

All club roads lead to the Mother City on Saturday for the biggest match on the South African club rugby calendar, when Villager FC host Naka Bulls in the Pick n Pay Gold Cup Final.

 
October 24, 2025

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Three SA sides look to kick on; Sharks seek first win

While the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, and Lions will look to kick on from their victories in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship last weekend to build on their campaigns, the Hollywoodbets Sharks will be desperate to end their winless streak in round five of the cross-hemisphere competition.

 
October 23, 2025

Tournament news

Sharks U21s and Bulls U19s crowned Cup champions

The Hollywoodbets Sharks claimed the SA Rugby Under-21 title on Saturday when they defeated the Fidelity ADT Lions 63-31 in a high-scoring final in Durban on Saturday, while the Vodacom Bulls edged DHL Western Province by 20-14 in the SA Rugby U19 Cup final staged in Pretoria on Friday.

 
October 20, 2025

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