Boks bracing themselves for huge battle in Pretoria
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Duane Vermeulen emphasised the importance of being at the top of their game as well as being adaptable when they line up against Australia in their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, following final on-field preparations on Friday.

Highly anticipated clashes in women's provincials
The Mastercard Golden Lions Women, Cell C Sharks Women, EP Queens and Boland Dames will be in a mad scramble for the fourth spot on the Women’s Premier Division log and a potential semi-final position as the action continues this weekend, with the playoffs moving into view.

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.