Blitzboks planning on track - Dazel
The Springbok Sevens team had certain objectives to achieve in their final training camp, currently being held in Johannesburg, before they leave for the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, and with 30 days to go to departure, they are firmly on track with their planning.

Women’s Premier Division R6 and First Division R1 Preview
The women’s provincial season will switch into a new gear on Saturday as the Premier Division teams start the second half of their campaigns, while four of the five teams in Group 2 of the Women’s First Division will launch their 2021 season.

Emirates Lions v DHL Stormers cancelled
The PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA match between the Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers, scheduled for Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with COVID-19 protocols.

PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Round 6 Preview
The race for top spot in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA is going down to the wire as the Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls meet in Durban on Saturday for a place in next weekend’s North v South final, with kick-off at Jonsson Kings Park set for 18h15.

RIP George Smith (1949-2021)
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former SARU prop George Smith, who passed away on Friday at the age of 72.

Boks wrap up opening training week on high note
The Springboks wrapped up a productive opening training week on a high note in Bloemfontein on Friday as they gear towards their two Tests against Georgia and the Castle Lager Lions Series in July and August.

Pride on the line as Rainbow Cup comes to a close
With the top spot already sealed by the cancellation of Ospreys’ game against log-leaders Benetton Treviso due to positive COVID cases, the rest have little else but pride to play for in the final round of the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup this weekend.

Blitzboks on track as returning players shine
The Springbok Sevens squad received a boost in their Olympic preparation on Friday when stalwarts Stedman Gans, Dylan Sage and Mfundo Ndhlovu all made successful returns to the team.

Powerade on board as Official Hydration Partner for Castle Lager Lions Series
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions have announced leading global hydration brand, Powerade, as the Official Hydration Partner of the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions for the forthcoming series in South Africa.

New loose trio for Vodacom Bulls’ trip to KZN
Vodacom Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White continues to test combinations and positions, with Ruan Nortje shifting to blindside flank opening up space for lock Janko Swanepoel to start in the engine room in their final PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA clash against the Cell C Sharks on Saturday.