Junior Boks make it two from two in Italy
The Junior Springboks took control of their pool at the U20 Six Nations Summer Series in Italy when they won their second game on the trot in Verona on Wednesday evening, beating Ireland by 33-24 in hot and humid conditions.

Willemse ready for “special” start at Loftus
Springbok utility back Damian Willemse described starting his first Test at home in South Africa as “special” and said it was something he has dreamed of since he was a child, after being named at fullback for the team’s opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against Wales at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Five teams undefeated in Welkom; Sharks and Free State to battle it out in Kimberley
Five teams – the Mastercard Golden Lions, Border, Eastern Province, DHL Western Province and Limpopo Blue Bulls – finished the SA Rugby U16 Girls Week in Welkom undefeated, with all of them securing consecutive victories in their matches played on Monday and Wednesday.

Live stream: Junior Springboks v Ireland U20
Catch the Junior Boks' second game in the U20 Summer Series, at 20h00 against Ireland from Verona in Italy, live here. We also have Afrikaans commentary, provided by the tournament organisers - watch on the lower video.

RIP Sizakele “Sammy” Hini
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former national rugby player Sizakele “Sammy” Hini, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 86 due to ill health.

Moerat and Louw in line for Springbok debuts
Salmaan Moerat and Elrigh Louw are in line to make their Springbok debuts from the replacements bench against Wales in Saturday’s opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, with head coach Jacques Nienaber opting for a settled squad as they target a strong start to the season.

Junior Boks shuffle team for Irish clash
Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko has shuffled his forward pack and his replacements bench for Wednesday's second pool match of the Six Nations U20 Summer Series against Ireland in Verona, Italy.

Leopards continue winning streak as Valke soar
The Leopards Women continued with their strong start in the northern section of the SA Rugby Women’s First Division to register a commanding win over Limpopo in Polokwane on Saturday, while the Valke secured a first victory of the season, scoring 16 tries in their 71-0 romp over Pumas Women.

EPCR pool draws confirmed for 2022/23 season
The five South African teams taking part in the Heineken Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup next season found out on Thursday who their pool opponents will be when they enter two of the toughest competitions in world rugby.

Sharks and Free State flex muscles in Kimberley
The Sharks and Free State showed serious intent on day two of the SA Rugby U16 Grant Khomo Week in Kimberley, scoring impressive wins over traditional power houses, DHL Western Province and Blue Bulls on Tuesday.