Green and bold: Making an impact off the field
SA Rugby, in collaboration with CRDC SA, helped build 15 housing units in 2024, utilising plastic waste collected at three events the local governing body hosted with World Rugby last year.

RIP Armien Manuel
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, mourned the loss of Armien Manuel, a former national player from the erstwhile non-racial South African Rugby Union (SARU) in the apartheid years, who sadly passed away in the southern suburbs of Cape Town on Friday.

Seven host cities for RWC '27 in Australia confirmed
As anticipation builds around the globe, World Rugby has officially unveiled the seven host cities that will welcome fans from around the globe for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, taking place in Australia from 1 October to 13 November, 2027.

Match official appointments to 1 February 2025
Match official appointments for the next few days have been made, with the Six Nations kicking off in the Northern Hemisphere, while the Women’s Premier Division is picking up speed on the local front.

SA Rugby U20 Academy hit the ground running
The SA Rugby U20 Academy group hit the road running on Monday on the first day of camp in Stellenbosch, with the group going through their paces in two very good on-field unit sessions as well as a solid early-morning workout in the gymnasium.

Snyman satisfied with fourth, but not final day effort
The Springbok Sevens’ performance on the final day of the HSBC SVNS Perth was not what he expected, but Blitzbok coach Philip Snyman was still happy about their fourth-place finish as that was one of their objectives at the start of the season.

Mixed fortunes for SA teams in thrilling round
It was a case of mixed fortunes for the four South African teams as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship returned to action this past weekend, with the Vodacom Bulls continuing to stamp their authority, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks also earned a valuable away win to stay close to the top teams on the table.

Daisies, Dames and WP lay down early markers
Defending Women’s Premier Division champions, the Bulls Daisies, opened the 2025 competition with a runaway victory on Saturday, while Sanlam Boland Dames, DHL Western Province and Border Ladies all secured first round wins at home.

Blitzboks just miss out on podium place in Perth
The Springbok Sevens finished the HSBC SVNS Perth in fourth place after two defeats on Sunday, the third day of the Australian tournament.

Blitzboks into semi-finals in Perth
The Blitzboks will contest the semi-finals of the HSBC SVNS Perth on Sunday after blanking Fiji 19-0 at HBF Park in their quarter-final clash on Saturday.