The Springboks outplayed the Barbarians by 54-7 to win the Qatar Airways Cup for a third time in as many seasons at a wet DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander and Springbok Women’s Sevens head coach Renfred Dazel praised the contribution of Mathrin Simmers, South Africa’s most experienced women’s sevens player, after she decided to hang up her boots.
Ireland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday.
Orlando Pirates have strengthened their squad after confirming seven new signings ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Mamelodi Sundowns failed to secure their place in the Club World Cup last 16 after playing out to a tense goalless draw against Fluminense at the Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Orbit College FC sealed their promotion to the Betway Premiership following their 1-0 victory over Cape Town City at the Olympia Park Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named four uncapped players in a quality team to face the Barbarians for the Qatar Airways Cup in Cape Town on Saturday, in their opening match of the international season.
Eighteen players with Test experience from across the world touched down in Cape Town at the start of the week, reporting for duty for the Barbarians ahead of Saturday’s Qatar Airways Cup clash against the Springboks at DHL Stadium.
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of midfielder Mduduzi Mdantsane.
Orlando Pirates have confirmed the appointment of Moroccan tactician Abdeslam Ouaddou as the club's new head coach.