Libbok elated about first Test start for the Boks
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok was calm and collected this week despite facing one of the biggest tests in his career on Saturday when he earns his first start for the Springboks in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld.

SA U18 Sevens squad named for Youth Games
The South African Under-18 Sevens team to participate at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago next month has been named.

Bulls down Lions in thrilling 12-try derby
The Blue Bulls claimed a big win over the Golden Lions, while there were further victories for the Griffons and Border on day four of the SA Rugby U18 Craven Week at Outeniqua Park in George on Thursday.

Four uncapped players in Wallaby team for Pretoria
Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has named four uncapped players as the side looks to create history with their first ever win against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday, when they take on the Springboks in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship opening round.

Toyota Cheetahs return to 2023/24 Challenge Cup
Currie Cup champions the Toyota Cheetahs and Georgia’s Black Lion, who played in the Currie Cup First Division last year, will compete in the 2023/24 EPCR Challenge Cup after accepting invitations to compete in the competition from the organisers.

Junior Boks are ready for their next challenge
Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko said the tough route into the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship will benefit his squad going into Sunday's playoff encounter against Ireland.

Nche injury forces change to Springbok team
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was forced to make a late change to his team for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Pretoria on Saturday with prop Steven Kitshoff replacing Ox Nche, who suffered an injury to his pectoral muscle on Tuesday.

Kleyn thrilled as Springbok debut awaits in Pretoria
Former Irish international Jean Kleyn said he was still in a “whirlwind” after being called up to the South African squad for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship and hearing that he would make his Springbok debut against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Southern sides continue to impress at Craven Week
Eastern Province and Western Province maintained their unbeaten records, while there were wins for the hosts, South Western Districts, and Free State on the third day of the SA Rugby U18 Craven Week at Outeniqua Park in George.

Vermeulen to lead Boks as Kleyn earns SA debut
Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.