“We got what we wanted” - Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus was a satisfied man after his team successfully dodged a potential booby-trap with a 41-7 victory over Japan at the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium on Friday evening (Japanese time).

Gripping Currie Cup cat fight on the cards in Bloemfontein
A gripping cat fight is set to play out at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday when the Toyota Free State Cheetahs host the Xerox Golden Lions in the Currie Cup final.

Siya Kolisi: “It’s good to be back”
Siya Kolisi returns to lead the Springbok team for the first time in nine months on Friday, with the eyes of not only South Africa but the Japanese nation on him and the Boks.

Heat and humidity matter as Boks consign Brighton to history
Friday’s Test against Japan in Kumagaya will be about building on what the Springboks have achieved so far in 2019, learning to cope with the heat and humidity, and consigning Brighton 2015 to history.

DTH van der Merwe to play in fourth Rugby World Cup
Head coach Kingsley Jones has announced his 31-player World Cup roster that will represent Canada at the 2019 Rugby World Cup (RWC) in Japan.

Game on for Currie Cup Premier Division spot
The Phakisa Pumas and Down Touch Griffons will know their Currie Cup fate on Friday evening as they battle it out in a promotion-relegation game at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit for the right to play in the Premier Division next season.

Lappies Labuschagne to face Boks in Kumagaya
Former Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs flanker Lappies Labuschagne has been included in the Japan team for Friday’s Test against the Springboks in Kumagaya.

Raubenheimer welcomes new players for Spain tour
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer included six uncapped players in his squad for their Test against Spain, and young group of nine players that will form the core of the SA Invitational XV team.

Springboks turn on the charm in Gifu and Seki
The Springboks finished their first four days in Japan with a final training session in sweltering and hot and humid conditions, before turning on the charm during a number of visits to locals schools and the nearby university in Gifu and Seki.

Van der Westhuizen to referee first Currie Cup Final
Marius van der Westhuizen will officiate his first Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein on Saturday in a match which will also mark a big day for the experienced TMO, Shaun Veldsman, who is retiring from the game after an illustrious career spanning over 20 years.