Crusaders down brave Emirates Lions in Christchurch
The Emirates Lions fought bravely, but their best efforts were not enough for a rampant Crusaders side, who won their Vodacom Super Rugby clash by 36-10 in front of the Christchurch faithful on Friday morning.

Roux: England defeat a tough lesson for Junior Boks
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux described his team’s 35-8 defeat against England at the Butts Park Arena in Coventry on Friday as a tough lesson as they continued their preparations for the World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina in June.

Pumas open title defence with win over Blue Bulls
The iSG Pumas started the defence of their SuperSport Rugby Challenge crown with a hard-fought 29-21 win over the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Nelspruit on Friday.

Bosch at flyhalf for Cell C Sharks' clash in Sydney
Rotation played a key role in the six changes made by Cell C Sharks coach Robert du Preez for the clash with the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday morning (11h45 SA time). One of these include a shift to flyhalf for young Springbok Curwin Bosch.

#TacklingCancer: Du Toit gives DHL Stormers mental edge
It’s one of the most anticipated Vodacom Super Rugby derbies this season, and DHL Stormers flank Pieter-Steph du Toit may have already given his team the psychological edge over the Vodacom Bulls before their clash at DHL Newlands on Saturday.

Emirates Lions tweak starting XV for Crusaders challenge
There are four changes to the Emirates Lions' Vodacom Super Rugby side to face the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday from the team that toppled the Chiefs in Hamilton last weekend. The match starts at 09h35 SA time.

Kolisi and Etzebeth boost DHL Stormers' derby prospects
The DHL Stormers welcome back a host of experienced Springboks in a big shake-up for their important Vodacom Super Rugby derby against the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Newlands on Saturday.

ASICS launch new ‘Unstoppable’ Springbok jersey for 2019 RWC
The Springboks will be wearing an “unstoppable” jersey, designed and manufactured by ASICS, which features technological advancements to give the men in green and gold an extra edge at the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this year.

Roux expecting physical and attacking challenge from England
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux warned his team to prepare for a physically demanding and attacking challenge from England U20 when they face off in the first of two games on their UK tour on Friday.

Video: What do the Boks think of their new RWC jersey
Find out from the players themselves what their thoughts are on the new Springbok RWC 2019 jersey, launched today by ASICS and SA Rugby.