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April 24, 2020
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match - 2013 Semi-final

The Brumbies flew to Pretoria in 2013 for a tough Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final, and caused a big upset against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

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Vodacom URC fixtures for 2025/26 confirmed...

The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will kick off the 2025/26 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season at home against Le...

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EPCR confirm season dates for 2025/26...

EPCR is pleased to confirm that the EPCR Challenge Cup Final will be played on Friday 22 May 2026, with the showpiece In...

3
Impressive WP take the lead SA Rugby U21 Cup...

Defending champions DHL Western Province moved to top of the standings in the SA Rugby U21 Cup with victory over the Fid...

4
Bulls, Sharks line up home quarter-finals, while S...

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals will play out in a fortnight in Pretoria, Durban, Dublin, and Glasg...

5
Pumas to host holders Griquas in SA Cup final...

The Airlink Pumas will host the 2025 SA Cup final in Nelspruit next Saturday following their dramatic 31-29 win over the...

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Conditioning key for Toyota Cheetahs during lockdown

With the Guinness PRO14 competition suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19, the Toyota Cheetahs have turned their focus to conditioning during the nationwide lockdown in South Africa, with an eye on being in the best possible shape should they return to the field.

ReLive RWC glory with the Springboks on SuperSport

Five months after their magnificent Rugby World Cup triumph in Japan, Siya Kolisi and his Springbok teammates will talk viewers through the final as part of a Freedom Day rugby special on SuperSport.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 28: Conferencing and cooking

The COVID-19 lockdown has been very productive in terms of work and life skills for leading referee Rasta Rasivhenge, with cooking and introspection keeping him occupied outside of his string of online referee conferences.

Quiz: Home ground glory in 1995

The world came to South Africa in 1995 for what was a truly spectacular RWC - the last of the amateur era - and who will ever forget the late Nelson Mandela handing Francois Pienaar the Webb Ellis Cup in Johannesburg? Test your knowledge with our latest quiz.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 27: Staying calm in a crazy world

Far from sorting out the usual logistics, planning daily schedules and easing the team into high performance mode, Blitzbok team manager Ashley Evert is locked down in Stellenbosch, spending valuable time with his family and catching up on hobbies and interests.

EPD programme makes big strides during lockdown

The SA Rugby Elite Player Development (EPD) programme continues to make big strides in identifying and grooming the top junior talent in the country – despite the lockdown – by engaging with provincial coaches and the players using series of communications methods.

SuperSport and SA Rugby to release RWC 2019 documentary

If the Springboks’ 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph was a heroic tale, the story behind the famous win is even more remarkable.

Watch: "Chasing the Sun" documentary trailer

"Chasing the Sun" is a behind-the-scenes documentary on the Springboks' 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph, from SA Rugby and SuperSport.

#BlitzBoksTravelTales: Stedman Gans behind the camera

The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 destinations across the world during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Stedman Gans took his camera along during some of these trips - and here is the evidence!

COVID-19 Diaries Part 30: Ruhan Nel and the act of giving

While the rugby fraternity are craving some action on the field of play and to get back to enjoying one of South Africa’s favourite sports, Blitzboks and DHL Stormers centre, Ruhan Nel, has decided to do something extra in order to help those who can't help themselves.

Conditioning key for Toyota Cheetahs during lockdown

With the Guinness PRO14 competition suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19, the Toyota Cheetahs have turned their focus to conditioning during the nationwide lockdown in South Africa, with an eye on being in the best possible shape should they return to the field.

EPD programme makes big strides during lockdown

The SA Rugby Elite Player Development (EPD) programme continues to make big strides in identifying and grooming the top junior talent in the country – despite the lockdown – by engaging with provincial coaches and the players using series of communications methods.

Tournaments

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Vodacom URC fixtures for 2025/26 confirmed

The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will kick off the 2025/26 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season at home against Leinster and Ospreys, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions start their campaigns in Glasgow and Cardiff in the final weekend of September.

 
May 21, 2025

EPCR Challenge Cup

EPCR confirm season dates for 2025/26

EPCR is pleased to confirm that the EPCR Challenge Cup Final will be played on Friday 22 May 2026, with the showpiece Investec Champions Cup Final set for the following day on Saturday 23 May in the vibrant city of Bilbao in northern Spain.

 
May 19, 2025

SA Rugby Under-21 Cup and Shield

Impressive WP take the lead SA Rugby U21 Cup

Defending champions DHL Western Province moved to top of the standings in the SA Rugby U21 Cup with victory over the Fidelity ADT Lions in their third-round match played over the weekend to remain on course for a possible third title in a row.

 
May 19, 2025

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Bulls, Sharks line up home quarter-finals, while Stormers travel

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals will play out in a fortnight in Pretoria, Durban, Dublin, and Glasgow, following an exciting final pool round in which the top eight teams and the venues for the four playoff rounds were locked in.

 
May 18, 2025

SA Cup

Pumas to host holders Griquas in SA Cup final

The Airlink Pumas will host the 2025 SA Cup final in Nelspruit next Saturday following their dramatic 31-29 win over the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers on Friday at the Mbombela Stadium, while the defending champions, Suzuki Griquas, managed to edge the Toyota Cheetahs 41-38 in their nail-biting semi-final in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon.

 
May 17, 2025

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