Myners: Good start but work ahead for Bok Women
Springbok Women’s assistant coach Eddie Myners looked back at the team’s opening match in the Women’s Rugby World Cup Qualifiers in Brakpan with pride on Saturday, but said there was work ahead as the team looks to book their place in the 2021 World Cup.
Pretoria guts leave Joburg blue
The Vodacom Blue Bulls kept alive their very slim hopes of making the semifinals of the Currie Cup, sponsored by DirectAxis Financial Services, by outlasting the Xerox Golden Lions 31-26 at Emirates Airline Park on Saturday.
Sharks’ last-gasp winner breaks Cheetahs hearts
A brilliant break out featuring the Cell C Sharks’ dangerous back three gave the home team a rousing 27-20 victory over a devastated Toyota Cheetahs at Jonsson Kings Park on Saturday to ensure the Currie Cup campaign of both these teams continues to see-saw.
Raubenheimer delighted as Bok Women fire in Brakpan
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer was delighted on Friday as his team got off to a flying start in the Women’s Rugby World Cup Qualifiers in Brakpan, cruising to a comprehensive 89-5 victory against Uganda in a rewarding Women’s Day performance.
SA Schools ‘A’ cave in to French onslaught
France opened their SA Rugby U18 International Series campaign with a commanding 43-19 win over the SA Schools ‘A’ side at Markotter Sports Fields, Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch on Friday.
Bok-laden DHL WP punish Phakisa Pumas in Cape Town
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi made a successful return to action as a Bok-laden DHL WP pronked their way to seven-try to two, 45-14, victory over the Phakisa Pumas in a vital Currie Cup clash, sponsored by DirectAxis Financial Services, at DHL Newlands on Friday.
SA Schools edge Wales U18s in tight match
The SA Schools team opened their SA Rugby Under-18 International Series with a hard-fought 23-13 win over Wales thanks to a better attacking effort in the second half of their clash at Markotter Stadium at Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch.
Cracking start to SA Rugby Under-18 International Series
The opening day of the SA Rugby Under-18 International Series delivered some cracking rugby at Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch on Friday, with the SA Schools, Argentina and France scoring hard-fought wins over Wales, England and SA Schools A respectively.
Vermeulen: Springboks primed for Argentinean onslaught
The Springboks have done their homework and are primed for a massive Argentinian onslaught when the two teams meet on Saturday in Salta the final match of the 2019 Castle Lager Rugby Championship, according to Springbok captain Duane Vermeulen.
Currie Cup Preview: Premier Division
Every match will be vital in the Currie Cup - sponsored by DirextAxis Financial Services – this weekend as two teams play their penultimate pool games, while the other four sides enter the second half of the competition.