Lessons learnt as SA U18s set sights on England
SA Under-18 head coach Katleho Lynch could not hide his disappointment after his team went down to France in the U18 International Series on Tuesday, but he urged his team to lift their heads and knuckle down as they start preparing for their second game, against England on Saturday.

Wales announce team to face the Boks in Cardiff
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named his team to play the Springboks in Cardiff on Saturday, with Alex Cuthbert (wing), Johnny Williams (centre) and Kieran Hardy (scrumhalf) making their first appearances this summer.

Kolisi reclaims Springbok captaincy for Wales duel
Springbok Rugby World Cup captain Siya Kolisi – as well as Ox Nche and Jaden Hendrikse – will make their first Test appearances of the year on Saturday when the team lines up against Wales in their second World Cup warm-up match at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

September joins Springbok Women coaching staff
In a boost to the management of the Springbok Women, the experienced Franzel September has been added to the team’s coaching staff, joining Laurian Johannes-Haupt as assistant to interim head coach Louis Koen.

Poor start costly as France defeat SA U18s
Four second half tries by the SA Under-18 team was not enough to prevent a 37-24 defeat to France in their U18 International Series opener against at Stellenberg High School in Durbanville, north of Cape Town, on Tuesday afternoon.

Boks and All Blacks to clash for Qatar Airways Cup
One of global rugby’s greatest rivalries, between South Africa and New Zealand, will be reignited at Twickenham in London later this month with the two nations playing for a brand-new trophy, the Qatar Airways Cup, on Friday 25 August.

Bok Women excited about tough WXV 2 assignment
The Springbok Women will face Scotland and Italy – both ranked in the top-10 – in their opening matches of WXV 2 in the Western Cape in October, and they will play Samoa in a historic first Test match between the two countries in South Africa.

Boks expect Wales to take them to the “gutters”
Springbok assistant coach Daan Human and lock Jean Kleyn said on Monday they were preparing for an epic encounter against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in their penultimate match before launching their Rugby World Cup title defence in France.

Nyali to captain SA U18 against France
Xola Nyali (flanker) has been handed the captaincy as the South African Under-18 team prepare for their U18 International Series opener against France at Stellenberg High School in Durbanville, north of Cape Town, on Tuesday afternoon.

Bulls Daisies complete 2023 clean sweep
The Bulls Daisies continued their dominance of the SA Rugby Women's Premier Division right up to the final round on Saturday by overpowering the Mastercard Golden Lions to record their 12th win with a full house of points.