Mixed emotions for Van den Berg after Italy Test
Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg admitted that he experienced mixed emotions on Saturday night after being named the man-of-the-match in their Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria.

Moyo highlights role of non-playing squad in Junior Bok victory
SA U20 flyhalf Vusi Moyo praised the contribution and hard work of the non-playing squad members after the Junior Springboks secured a well-deserved 32-22 victory in their World Rugby U20 Championship pool clash over defending champions England in Rovigo on Friday evening.

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #8
The Valke, NovaVit Griffons and Eastern Province may have booked their places in the Carling Currie Cup First Division semi-finals with three more victories this weekend, but a lot can still happen before the final standings are confirmed after next weekend’s last round of league action.

Frustrated Erasmus reconsidering second Test selection
A frustrated Rassie Erasmus said he would reconsider his pre-planned selection for the second Castle Lager Tour test in Gqeberha next week, after a “disappointing” 42-24 victory over Italy on Saturday.

Too many mistakes, but lessons learned at Loftus
Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin said his team need more clarity around the breakdown and must stop conceding points during soft moments if they want to deliver a better performance against Canada next weekend in Gqeberha.

Cream of SA’s schoolboy crop on show at FNB U18 Craven Week
South Africa’s leading schoolboys will be in action at the FNB U18 Craven Week tournament at Hoërskool Middelburg in Mpumalanga, starting on Monday with the final day scheduled for next Saturday.

Boks open season with a hard-fought win in Pretoria
The Springbok announced the start of their season in spectacular fashion – at time – at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, beating a willing Italy 42-24 in their first of two Castle Lager Incoming Series Tests.

Canada victorious against inconsistent Bok Women
Canada beat the Springbok Women by 50-20 (half-time 26-3) in a pulsating Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon, playing with composure and showing why they are ranked second in the world against a South African team that never gave up.

Foote praises Junior Boks’ character after England victory
Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote credited his players for their composure and character after they recorded their second pool victory at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy with a great win over England in Rovigo on Friday evening.

Kriel thrilled to lead Boks against physical Italy
Jesse Kriel, who will become South Africa’s 67th Test captain when he leads the Springboks against Italy at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, was delighted about the honour bestowed upon him, but he warned that it would be remiss to underestimate the Italians going into the clash.