Boks’ focus is now on Georgia, says Mbonambi
The Castle Lager Lions Series may be the highlight on the Springboks’ calendar in the early stages of the international season, but Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi said the team’s current focus was on the opening Test against Georgia next week Friday.

Clinical Boland Dames overpower Bulls in Pretoria
The Boland Dames made better use of their opportunities as they beat the Blue Bulls Women by 21-0 in their Women’s Premier Division clash in Pretoria on Friday afternoon.

Bulls bounce back against plucky Pumas
Defending Carling Currie Cup champions, the Vodacom Bulls, scored a hard-fought 32-27 win over an ever-charging New Nation Pumas side at Loftus Versfeld on Friday evening.

Geduld, Sage in line to return to Olympic arena
Olympic bronze medallists Justin Geduld and Dylan Sage have been included in the 17-man preliminary Rugby Sevens squad announced by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) on Thursday, the only survivors from the last Olympic Games held in Brazil five years ago.

Women’s Premier Division R8 and First Division R3 Preview
The scramble for favourable positions on the logs will take centre stage in the women’s competitions this weekend with some teams already eyeing final berths, while others will have their sights set firmly on ensuring that they remain safe from relegation.

Smith’s versatility a boon to the Boks
Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith is not fussy about the number on his back with the Tests against Georgia and the Castle Lager Lions Series approaching, and says his only objective is to make a valuable contribution on the field.

The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #3
Seven games in, and already the Carling Currie Cup has seen its share of upsets, thrillers, ridiculous tries and golden moments to last for a long time.

RIP Mustapha Davis
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to Mustapha Davis, a former national player, who passed away on Thursday.

Springboks considering their options at No 8
The Springboks have enough depth and options amongst the current training squad to fill Duane Vermeulen’s big boots at No 8 when they make their international return against Georgia next Friday, but the door is never closed for players from the outside to force their way into contention, as injuries are part and parcel of the game.

Hendrikse, Moodie steer Junior Boks to great win
Jordan Hendrikse kicked 18 points and Canan Moodie scored two superb tries as the Junior Springboks recorded a brilliant 33-26 victory over Argentina in a tough Under-20 International Series clash in a wet Stellenbosch on Wednesday.