Match official appointments to 28 April 2025
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with a couple of big games in both the Vodacom URC and SA Cup as both competitions enter the home straight before the playoffs.

Lyon confirmed as host of 2027 EPCR Finals
EPCR confirmed on Thursday that Lyon in France has been chosen as the host city for the prestigious 2027 Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals weekend, when OL Stadium will welcome tens of thousands of fans for an unforgettable weekend of rugby's premier international club competitions.

Junior Boks kick off final preparations in Gqeberha
The Junior Springboks assembled in Gqeberha on Wednesday to begin their preparations for the Rugby Championship U20 and according to SA U20 coach Kevin Foote, they are happy to be in the Eastern Cape for the tournament, which kicks off next week at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium,

SA Rugby pays tribute to Norman Mbiko (1945-2025)
SA Rugby mourns the passing of Norman Mbiko, the last captain of the African Springboks and a former head coach of the Blitzboks, who passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning at the age of 79 after a long illness.

Dramatic round sees three SA sides in top eight
It was a dramatic yet rewarding weekend for three of South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams as the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and DHL Stormers registered crucial victories to stay on course as the playoff stages reach boiling point.

De Bruin: Excellent start to Bok Women’s season
The Springbok Women’s commanding victory over Spain in Alicante on Saturday was a good start to their season and according to a very pleased Swys de Bruin, the performance brought smiles to the faces of his coaching staff.

Springbok Women too strong for Spain in Alicante
The Springbok Women started the 2025 season with a comprehensive 48-26 victory over Spain in Alicante on Saturday, with their powerful pack laying the foundation for a strong performance.

Tribute to Gys Pitzer (1939-2025)
SA Rugby mourns the passing of former Springbok hooker Gys Pitzer, who left an indelible mark on South African rugby with his dedication, skill, and passion for the game.

Bok Women trailblazer always puts the team first
Nolusindiso Booi might be achieving a milestone 50th Test cap for South Africa, but for the Springbok Women’s captain, there is no “I” in team when they face Spain in their season opener on Saturday afternoon.

Five capped Junior Boks named for Rugby Champs
Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has named a competitive Junior Springbok squad consisting of 31 players for the 2025 edition of the Rugby Championship U20, which will be staged from 1 to 11 May at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.