Springboks rotate for African ‘derby’ against Namibia
The Springboks have rotated their squad for Saturday’s must-win cross-border battle with northern neighbours Namibia, making 13 changes to the starting line-up that appeared in the opening Rugby World Cup clash with New Zealand.

“We’re looking for a nine out of ten” - Elton Jantjies
Elton Jantjies said it would be ‘steady as she goes’ on tactics but with an emphasis on improving execution when the Springboks meet Namibia in Saturday’s must-win African Derby at the Rugby World Cup in the City of Toyota Stadium.

Boland and Griquas to battle it out for Iqhawe Week crown
Boland and Griquas will battle it for top honours in the Iqhawe Week at Paarl Gymnasium on Thursday after finishing the second round of matches on Tuesday among four unbeaten teams.

Cell C Sharks and DHL WP U19s dominate in Coastal Section
The Cell C Sharks, champions in 2018, and DHL Western Province set the tone with big wins on the first day of action in the Coastal Section of the SA Rugby U19 Competition at Paarl Gymnasium on Tuesday.

Thomas du Toit gets RWC call-up for unlucky Trevor Nyakane
Thomas du Toit was en route from France to Nagoya, Japan, on Monday after being called up as an injury replacement to the Springbok Rugby World Cup squad.

Exciting start to Iqhawe Week in Paarl
An exciting mix of big wins and tight results characterised the opening day of the Iqhawe Week for U15 boys at Paarl Gymnasium on Monday, with the Pumas, Sharks, Leopards, Griquas, Boland, WP and EP kicking off their campaigns with victories.

“Big man with big engine” makes Heritage Day landing
Thomas du Toit will arrive in Japan on Tuesday, and will have no trouble slotting into the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup set-up, said Matt Proudfoot, forwards coach, on Monday.

Blow out scores on first day of SA Rugby U19 Championship
No less than 41 tries were scored on the first day of the SA Rugby Under-19 Provincial Championship’s Inland Section at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Monday, where two big blow-outs highlighted the day.

South Africa crowned Oktoberfest7s champions
Siviwe Soyizwapi’s converted try at the death enabled South Africa to beat Fiji 12-10 in the final of the Oktoberfest7s in Munich, claiming their first title in the Olympic Stadium on Sunday.

Undefeated SA progress to Oktoberfest7s semi-finals
South Africa scored convincing wins over Australia (26-19), England (24-5) and New Zealand (19-12) in Munich on Saturday to top their pool at the Oktoberfest7s and to book a semi-final appointment with Germany on Sunday.