Dramatic URC round sees three SA sides in top eight
Sacha Feinberg Mngomezulu of the Stormers gets his pass away as he is challenged by Chay Mullins of Connacht during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Stormers and Connacht at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 19 April 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Dramatic URC round sees three SA sides in top eight

It was a dramatic yet rewarding weekend for three of South Africa’s four Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams as the Vodacom Bulls, Hollywoodbets Sharks, and DHL Stormers registered crucial victories to stay on course as the playoff stages reach boiling point.

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De Bruin: Excellent start to Bok Women’s season
Swys de Bruin, coach of the Lions during the 2019 Super Rugby match between the Lions and the Jaguares at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on 09 March 2019 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

De Bruin: Excellent start to Bok Women’s season

The Springbok Women’s commanding victory over Spain in Alicante was a good start to their season and according to a very pleased Swys de Bruin, the performance brought smiles to the faces of his coaching staff.

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Bok captain Booi hits milestone 50th Test in Spain
Nolusindiso Booi of South Africa is tackled during the 2024 WXV2 Rugby match between South African women and Australia women at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 5 October 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Bok captain Booi hits milestone 50th Test in Spain

Long-serving captain Nolusindiso Booi will become the first player to reach 50 Test caps for the Springbok Women when South Africa face Spain at Campo de Rugby Amorós Palao in Elche on Saturday.

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Nelson Mandela Bay to host Rugby Championship U20
Gv of the stadium during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Last 8 match between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha on the 08 February 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Nelson Mandela Bay to host Rugby Championship U20

International rugby will return to the Eastern Cape next month when the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha plays host to this year's edition of the Rugby Championship Under-20, SANZAAR confirmed.

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Springbok Women to stick to DNA in Spain
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Springbok Women to stick to DNA in Spain

There is no denying the fact that the Springbok Women have established themselves as a formidable set piece team with good success in converting their dominance in those areas into points, which is why there are no reasons why they should move away from that area of excellence when they play Spain in Elche on Saturday, in what will be South Africa’s first Test of the year.

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Springboks: Scrumptious
epa11566976 Springbok players gather during the team's training session at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa, 27 August 2024. The Springboks host the All Blacks at Emirates Airline Park on 31 August for the first of two Rugby Championship test matches on the All Blacks tour of the country. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

Springboks: Scrumptious

One of the biggest weapons in the Springboks' arsenal is their scrum, but what makes it so powerful? Ask Jon Cardinelli.

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Plumtree announces Sharks touring squad for URC
Makazole Mapimpi of Hollywoodbets Sharks and Siya Kolisi, Captain of Hollywoodbets Sharks during United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between Sharks and Zebre at Kings Park in Durban, South Africa on 22 March 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Plumtree announces Sharks touring squad for URC

A powerful Hollywoodbets Sharks touring squad flies to Scotland this week ahead of their Vodacom United Rugby Championship two-match run in rounds 15 and 16.

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Bok Women’s “Operation Spain” underway in Alicante
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Bok Women’s “Operation Spain” underway in Alicante

Having safely arrived in Alicante, Spain from France on Sunday, the Springbok Women had a very productive first training session and according to Performance Coach Swys de Bruin, “Operation Spain” is now officially underway.

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Rugby icon Cheslin Kolbe joins THIRSTI in new partnership
South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe scores a try during the Autumn international match at the Allianz Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 16, 2024.

Rugby icon Cheslin Kolbe joins THIRSTI in new partnership

THIRSTI, a leading South African beverage brand committed to providing high-quality hydration, is thrilled to announce a dynamic new partnership with rugby superstar Cheslin Kolbe.

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Vodacom Bulls go down fighting in EPCR Challenge Cup
Bulls take a water break during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 match between Vodacom Bulls and Leinster at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 22 March 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Vodacom Bulls go down fighting in EPCR Challenge Cup

The Vodacom Bulls crashed out of the EPCR Challenge Cup but never stopped fighting as they went down 34-28 against Edinburgh, eventually settling for a heart-breaking six-point defeat at the Hive Stadium in the Scottish capital.

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