Match official appointments to 12 August 2025
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division into round three while the U18 International Series kicks off in Cape Town.

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #16
The second round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division saw a series of thrilling matches staged over the weekend, with victories for the Toyota Cheetahs, Fidelity ADT Lions, Vodacom Bulls, and a stunning comeback triumph for Suzuki Griquas.

Athlone win a big boost to Bok Women’s confidence
Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin complimented and applauded his squad after they outplayed New Zealand’s Black Ferns XV at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday night to end their Rugby World Cup preparations on a positive note.

Bok Women score famous victory in Cape Town
The Springbok Women defeated New Zealand’s Black Ferns XV by 41-24 at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, to level the series 1-1 and build valuable momentum as their eyes turn to the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in 20 days’ time in England.

Springbok Women motivated to serve perfect dish
The Springbok Women want to dish up the perfect meal in Cape Town on Saturday, not only to appease the appetite for perfection from the coaching staff, but also to their loyal support base at Athlone Stadium when they take on the Black Ferns XV in their second international friendly.

SA U18 ‘A’ call-up for SWD’s Liam Lightly
Liam Lightly from South Western Districts has been called up as an injury replacement to the SA U18 ‘A’ team for the U18 International Series, which kicks off next week.

Malinga, Lochner and Gwala return for Bok Women
Experienced campaigners Ayanda Malinga, Danelle Lochner and Lindelwa Gwala will return to the Springbok Women match-23 for Saturday’s second international friendly against the Black Ferns XV as Swys de Bruin again tweaked combinations for their final match before the Rugby World Cup in England next month.

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #15
The Toyota Cheetahs, who suffered a narrow defeat in a thrilling Carling Currie Cup Premier Division opening round fixture in Wellington last week, face another stern test on Friday evening when they host the Airlink Pumas in Bloemfontein, where the clash will kick off at 19h00.

Boks wrap up productive first week of training
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the foundation laid in the first week of the team’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship conditioning camp in Johannesburg this week, and he looked forward to building on the strides made so far when they reassemble on Sunday.

Match official appointments to 3 Aug 2025
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made - the Springbok Women play their second match against the Black Ferns XV in Cape Town, the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia concludes with the third Test in Sydney, and it's the second round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division.