Sixteen clubs left standing after cracking start
Northam Rhinos and Sasol Secunda romped to big victories in the North section of the African Rainbow Community Gold Cup last weekend, while former champions False Bay, Progress and Crusaders were among the most prolific teams in the South in the Round of 32.

Springboks gearing up for “passionate” Romanians
Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones expected Romania to deliver a passionate performance at Stade de Bordeaux when the teams meet on Sunday in their second Rugby World Cup pool encounter, highlighting several threats.

Johannes-Haupt: Springbok Women ready for Kenya
The Springbok Women have been hard at work over the last couple of weeks and cannot wait to have their efforts tested in a match, so they are keenly anticipating Saturday's Test against Kenya in Cape Town.

Specman returns for Blitzboks’ trip to Zimbabwe
Former Springbok wings Rosko Specman and Travis Ismaiel were both named in an experienced and multi-skilled Springbok Sevens squad that will travel to Harare on Thursday for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers.

Boks switch focus to Romania match
South Africa’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, and Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids immediately turned their attention on Monday to their second Rugby World Cup pool clash against Romania following their 18-3 victory against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.

All systems go for next mission
The Springbok Women's Sevens squad will assemble in Stellenbosch on Monday with their eyes firmly set on their next assignment, the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers, to be played in Tunisia on 14-15 October.

Strong set piece performance set up Bok victory
The Springboks exerted massive pressure on Scotland’s scrums and lineouts, putting their opponents on the back foot and forcing mistakes in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener in Marseille on Sunday.

Composed Boks victorious in RWC opener in France
The Springboks underlined their pre-tournament form with a dominant and measured display to open their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 18-3 (halftime 6-3) victory over Scotland, ranked fifth in the world, easing much of the qualification pressure from the so-called “Pool of Death”.

Nienaber: "It’s the first step in the right direction"
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his team for opening their Rugby World Cup campaign with an 18-3 victory against Scotland at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, and said it was “the first step in the right direction” for the team.

Springboks on the board at RWC 2023
South Africa begun the defence of their Rugby World Cup crown as they met Scotland in a Pool B match at the Stade de Marseille in the south of France on Sunday.