Change in venue for U18 Craven Week
SA Rugby, in consultation with the local organising committee, have decided to move the 2023 Craven Week for Under-18 boys to Outeniqua Park in George.
Daisies in full bloom as Eagirls show intent
The Bulls Daisies made it six in a row in the Women’s Premier Division with a ruthless display of skill at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday by beating their Gauteng opponents, the Mastercard Golden Lions Women, by 72-7, while DHL Western Province scored an important win on the road against the EP Queens in Nelson Mandela Bay in round seven of the competition.
SA Rugby pays tribute to Du Plessis brothers
SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander paid tribute to Rugby World Cup-winning brothers, Jannie and Bismarck du Plessis, both of whom have retired from rugby following careers spanning 20 years, and thanked them for their loyal service to rugby.
The 2023 Currie Cup Bulletin #30
The Airlink Pumas will defend their Currie Cup Premier Division crown against the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday after the teams from Mpumalanga and the Free State won their respective semi-finals this weekend.
Good Fortune guides Valke to Mzansi glory
Flyhalf Keagan Fortune contributed 25 points as the Valke beat the SWD Eagles 55-38 (half-time 31-14) to clinch the inaugural Mzanzi Challenge title - their first silverware since 2006 - in Kempton Park on Saturday, with 12 tries scored in a superb final.
Nienaber “very happy” as Boks wrap up first week of training camp
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was happy that his squad had ticked the necessary boxes in the first few days of their three-week training camp in Pretoria as they prepare for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship.
RG Snyman: “Special to be back with the Boks”
His last appearance in the green and gold was against England in the Rugby World Cup Final in Tokyo on 2 November 2019, so it wasn’t surprising to see RG Snyman walking around with a massive smile as he returned to the Springbok camp after an absence of nearly four years.
The 2023 Currie Cup Bulletin #29
Two highly charged Currie Cup semi-finals will be staged in Bloemfontein and Durban on Saturday, while the Mzansi Challenge will conclude with the final in Kempton Park.
Tight matches expected in women’s provincials
The SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division reaches the halfway stage on Saturday, with clear patterns in performance and a log clearly showing the dominance of the Bulls Daisies this year, while in the four teams at the top of the First Division standings face off this weekend.
Freddy Hirsch adds flavour to Springbok family
SA Rugby announced on Thursday that braai spice masters, Freddy Hirsch, had joined their family of sponsors as the official braai partner of the Springboks and the national governing body, thanks to its great taste and memorable flavours.