SA ‘A’ to face Zimbabwe in Gqeberha double-header
The South African ‘A’ team will make a welcome return to the rugby calendar when they line up against the Zimbabwe Sables as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks’ opening match of the season, against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June, in a thrilling double header.

Alexander unopposed as SARU nominations close
Mr Mark Alexander was the only nomination for the role of president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) when the deadline for nominations for a four-year term closed on Monday.

Brits excited for maiden Hong Kong experience
David Brits is keen to see if the hype around the Cathay Pacific/HSBC SVNS Hong Kong as being the best in the world, is true as in his opinion, nothing beats the South African leg of the world series, but he is going into the week with an open mind, the Blitzbok forward said with a huge smile on Monday.

First assembly for talented U20 women’s squad
Eighteen of the best young women rugby players in the country assembled in Stellenbosch on Monday for a 10-day Under-20 alignment camp that will not only expose the players to highly skilled coaching in the national set-up, but also put steps into place for the Junior Springbok Women’s international matches against the USA U20s in July.

Mpupha and Webb return for Bok Women’s 7s HK trip
Two familiar Springbok Women’s Sevens players have been recalled to the squad for the first HSBC SVNS World Championship tournament, to be played in Hong Kong next weekend.

Suzuki Griquas tighten grip on SA Cup top spot
It was another profitable weekend for the Suzuki Griquas, Airlink Pumas, Dotsure SWD Eagles and Toyota Cheetahs in the SA Cup, while there was also a first win for Eastern Province in the fifth round.

First Bok Women camp for 2026 points to the future
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has invited 10 uncapped players to the team’s first alignment camp of 2026, with 33 players set to congregate in Stellenbosch from 12 to 24 April.

Junior Boks forge grit in physical Wellington hit-out
The Junior Springboks took another significant step toward the Under-20 Rugby Championship on Thursday, engaging in a high-intensity training session against the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers in hot and humid conditions in Wellington.

Nortje ready for Hong Kong cauldron
It might be his first official appearance on the world stage in the 2026 season, but for Springbok Sevens speedster Quewin Nortje, their Stellenbosch training fields are battle grounds of their own and he will be ready come the Cathay Pacific/HSBC SVNS Hong Kong next weekend.

Top teams on a collision course as SA Cup resumes
The SA Cup resumes this weekend following the Easter break, with the fifth round marking a significant point in the competition as the race for the four semi-final places and qualification to the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division gathers further momentum.