World Cup buzz filters down to community showdowns
The Springboks have progressed to the RWC quarter-finals but whatever happens against Japan on Sunday, this coming weekend will showcase once again why South African amateur club rugby remains unmatched in the global game.

“It’s going to be fun” – Vermeulen
If any of the 248 players left in Japan from the eight quarter-finalists are feeling the pressure, Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is not one of them.

Cheslin Kolbe ready, and raring to go
Springbok fans will have breathed a sigh of relief on Monday when Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby, declared Cheslin Kolbe “99 percent” ready to go. On Wednesday the man himself declared himself 100 percent ready!

All eyes on Japan
The Springboks completed a second day of Tokyo media engagements on Tuesday morning and have yet to be asked a question about their own play or team – almost.

Fifty-up for Peyper as Boks get Barnes in RWC quarter-final
Experienced South African referee, Jaco Peyper, will have a memorable 50th Test appearance with the whistle on Sunday after being appointed to take charge of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final between Wales and France at the Oita Stadium in Japan.

Mission accomplished for Imbokodo – Zintle Mpupha
The Springbok Women's Sevens team travelled to Tunisia with one mission – to claim the Rugby Africa Women's Sevens crown – so it was very rewarding for the team to arrive back in Cape Town with that feat accomplished, according to Imbokodo captain Zintle Mpupha.

Cheslin and Herschel good to go for Japan quarter-final
Pocket rockets Cheslin Kolbe and Herschel Jantjies are expected to be fit for the Springboks’ make-or-break Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Japan in Tokyo on Sunday.

Smith hands over high-flying Toyota Cheetahs to Fourie
Toyota Cheetahs coach Franco Smith officially handed over control of the high-flying Guinness PRO14 side to Hawies Fourie on Monday, as he departs the franchise to take up the Italian national coaching position.

Four new players in SA squad for Kenyan sevens safari
Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi will lead an interesting mix of experience and youth to Nairobi this week where South Africa will make a return to the Kenya Safari Sevens.

Springbok Women's Sevens crowned champions of Africa
The Springbok Women's Sevens confirmed their status as the best team in Africa when they won the Rugby Africa Women's Sevens in Monastir, Tunisia on Sunday.