It is all about the Blitzboks’ standards for Neil Powell
With ‘nothing to gain and nothing to lose’ for the Springbok Sevens team at the HSBC Paris Sevens at the Stade Jean-Bouin this weekend, Blitzbok coach Neil Powell is hopeful that the high standards they have, will deliver a positive result.

Tenacious Vodacom Bulls fight back for draw in Auckland
The Vodacom Bulls fought back courageously to earn a credible 22-22 draw against the Blues in their Vodacom Super Rugby match at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday.

Junior Boks have to use every chance at World U20 Champs
Junior Springbok vice-captain Rikus Pretorius - who will make his second appearance at the World Rugby U20 Championship - said one of the biggest lessons he learned last year was that they had to use every opportunity if they want to lift the trophy.

SWD Eagles pip Border in a thriller in George
The SWD Eagles regrouped in a strong second half showing in George to beat Border Bulldogs 18-17 (half-time 3-10) in a SuperSport Rugby Challenge match at Outeniqua Park on Friday.

Excited Junior Springboks arrive in Rosario
The Junior Springboks arrived in Rosario in high spirits on Thursday afternoon (SA Time) for the World Rugby U20 Championship and according to Bafana Nhleko (assistant coach), one could sense the excitement among the players to get down to business.

Marx back to lead Emirates Lions against DHL Stormers
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx returns from his resting week to captain the Emirates Lions in their important Vodacom Super Rugby home match against the DHL Stormers on Saturday. Kick-off in Johannesburg is set for 17h15.

Cell C Sharks opt for continuity to weather 'Canes challenge
Springbok looseforward Dan du Preez will make his 50th Vodacom Super Rugby appearance on Saturday when the Cell C Sharks take on the Hurricanes in Durban, with the hosts’ starting team showing only one change for their last game.

Burger, Terblanche included on RWC 2019 disciplinary team
Experienced former Test referee Freek Burger and former Springbok wing Stefan Terblanche are among the team of citing commissioners, judicial chairs and panel members announced by World Rugby for Rugby World Cup 2019, which kicks off on 20 September.

SSRC: Who will have the biggest bite in the North?
In the North Section of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge, all four matches are scheduled for Saturday, from Nelspruit in Mpumalanga to Leeudoringstad in the North West province.

SSRC: Top South Section teams descend on KwaZakhele
The South Section in the SuperSport Rugby Challenge will be highlighted by Sunday’s Rugby Festival in Port Elizabeth. The Wolfson Stadium in KwaZakhele township will host four of the top five teams on the log.