Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has invited 10 uncapped players to the team’s first alignment camp of 2026, with 34 players set to congregate in Stellenbosch from 12-24 April. The Springbok Women will play in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup at the end of May before hosting the USA in two Tests in July and New Zealand’s Black Ferns in September. Fourteen Tests are planned for the year but for De Bruin, the focus is to get the new players aligned with the established ones

It might be his first official appearance on the world stage in the 2026 season but for Springbok Sevens speedster Quewin Nortje, their Stellenbosch training fields are battle grounds of their own and he will be ready come the Cathay Pacific/HSBC SVNS Hong Kong next weekend. The Blitzboks face Uruguay, Spain and Argentina in Pool A of the first of three HSBC SVNS World Championship events, to be held at Kai Tak Sports Park. “The competitive excellence we are striving for is n

The Junior Springboks took another significant step toward the Under-20 Rugby Championship on Thursday, engaging in a high-intensity training match against the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers in hot and humid conditions in Wellington. The insights gained from facing seasoned provincial opposition are proving invaluable for a squad currently blending experience with fresh talent. Following the session at Boland Stadium, Junior Bok assistant coach Lumumba Currie reflected on the progre

The Vodacom Bulls can confirm that lock forward Ruan Nortje has accepted an offer to join an overseas club in Japan at the conclusion of the current season, bringing to a close an extraordinary chapter in his career at Loftus Versfeld. A Bulls man through and through, the 27-year-old Nortje has only ever worn the blue jersey at senior level. Having grown up playing his school rugby locally, Loftus Versfeld became his professional rugby home when he made his senior debut for t

AB de Villiers and Fourie du Preez lead star-studded cast as the second Annual Legends Match celebrates 40 years of SuperSport Park this Sunday. Centurion’s beloved SuperSport Park will come alive this Sunday when the Legends Match returns, bringing together some of South African cricket and sport’s most celebrated names for an afternoon of nostalgia, entertainment and competitive spirit. The Titans Legends and Blue Bulls Legends once again step back to the crease at one of t

Moothee Ram Tuskers star Jessica Candler (left) is presented with a Coffee Box voucher by coach Adele van Wyk (right) after another strong performance at the recent CSA Division 2 Week. The Moothee Ram Tuskers Women’s team returned from Bloemfontein with renewed confidence following a competitive showing at the CSA Women’s Division 2 cross-pool week, held from 29 March-4 April. The tournament, a key component of South Africa’s women’s cricket structure, continues to play an i

South African rugby is showing encouraging early outcomes following the introduction of the lowered tackle-height laws, with initial data indicating a positive shift in reducing the severity and long-term impact of tackle-related catastrophic head, neck and spine injuries, SA Rugby announced on Thursday. These laws, applied in South African rugby, are supported by 17 years of tackle-event data on serious and catastrophic injuries. Clint Readhead, SA Rugby’s General Manager: M

The SA Cup resumes this weekend following the Easter break, with the fifth round marking a significant point in the competition as the race for the four semi-final places and qualification to the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division gathers further momentum. The match in Wellington between fourth-placed Sanlam Boland Kavaliers and log leaders Suzuki Griquas top the billing for this weekend. The hosts will be eager to make amends for their away loss to the Dotsure SWD Eagles, w

Northampton Saints Director of Rugby Phil Dowson. Sale Sharks’ Alex Sanderson and Northampton Saints’ Phil Dowson discuss juggling player selection plans and the highs and lows of knockout rugby. The tournament’s playmakers and try-scorers may grab the headlines on the field but behind the curtain is often a season-long tactical mastermind. The Investec Champions Cup’s head coaches must balance squad rotations amidst international selections, domestic demands and unpredictabl

DHL Stormers lock Salmaan Moerat will leave Cape Town at the end of the current season to take up an opportunity in France. A proud product of the Western Cape, Moerat came through the system as captain of Paarl Boys High and the DHL Western Province U18 side at the 2016 Craven Week. He would go on to lead the Junior Springboks and in 2018 made his Stormers debut against the Highlanders in Dunedin. He has earned 70 Stormers caps since then and captained the team in their hist

Quewin Nortje will make a first appearance for the Springbok Sevens team in the 2026 season next weekend after being named in the squad to travel east to Hong Kong for the first of the three HSBC SVNS World Championship tournaments. The 23-year-old flyer had a frustrating time with injuries this season and missed all six regular stops of the HSBC SVNS Series but is now fit and ready and will be an important cog in the Blitzboks attack at the Cathay Pacific/HSBC SVNS Hong Kong

As the 2025/26 URC season races toward its thrilling conclusion, the spotlight now turns to the individuals and teams who have defined this campaign. The URC Awards are back, ready to celebrate the stars, the stories and the moments that have made this season unforgettable. The awards don’t just honour on-field brilliance - they shine a light on the passion, creativity and determination that fuel rugby across all five territories. From players and coaches to clubs pushing bou

Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium is one of four potential semi-final venues. EPCR, the organiser of the Investec Champions Cup, has confirmed four potential venues to host this season’s semi-finals. The Investec Champions Cup semi-finals will take place on the weekend of 2/3 May, with the Investec Champions Cup Final scheduled on Saturday, 23 May at Bilbao San Mamés Stadium. Following the quarter-finals this weekend, the semi-final fixtures will be decided and the clubs with

Round eight of Super Rugby Pacific was a shorter one but it still managed to give us some epic action and some intriguing movement on the table. The Crusaders couldn’t have scripted their send off for Apollo Projects Stadium any better, with a resounding 69-24 win over the Fijian Drua moving them to fifth spot on the table. Codie Taylor’s four tries were a fitting way for the Crusaders and All Black legend to celebrate his 150th Super Rugby game but this one also featured the

Four compelling fixtures await from 10 to 12 April as the EPCR Challenge Cup reaches the quarter-final stage. With places in the semi-finals - and ultimately a shot at the Bilbao 2026 Final - on the line, the intensity is set to rise across a blockbuster weekend of European rugby. CLICK BELOW FOR QUARTER FINAL PREVIEW STATS KEY MATCH INFORMATION Ulster Rugby v Stade Rochelais Friday Quarter-final 3: Ulster Rugby (3) v Stade Rochelais (11) @ Affidea Stadium, (8pm) Hollie David

The Investec Champions Cup continues this weekend with a thrilling line-up of quarter-final clashes, as Europe’s top clubs compete for a place in the semi-finals - and move one step closer to the Bilbao 2026 Final. From Friday to Sunday, eight clubs go head-to-head in high-stakes encounters with match ups of the highest level, where historic rivalries are renewed and nothing is left to chance. CLICK BELOW FOR QUARTER FINAL PREVIEW STATS KEY MATCH INFORMATION Bath Rugby v Nort

Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin complimented the players and management of the eight provincial sides that contested the 2026 Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, saying that it provided the national coaching set-up with valuable insights and unearthed new talents. De Bruin had special praise for the Isuzu Bulls Daisies, who won the competition for the fourth time in succession. “The Daisies have set a benchmark for others to follow, there can be no doubt about that an

After six highly successful seasons with the Vodacom Bulls, utility back David Kriel has opted to accept a contract from La Rochelle in France, beginning in July. Kriel, a two-time Currie Cup champion with the team, has been one of the most consistent players over the years, earning acclaim for his pace and athleticism. In Europe for next weekend’s Vodacom URC fixture against the Dragons, Kriel is thrilled to be making the move. “I couldn’t be more excited to be heading there

World Rugby has published the second edition of its landmark 'A Blueprint for Growth' report, advancing the most comprehensive analysis ever undertaken into the fan and commercial trends driving rugby’s global rise, relevance and reach. Building on the inaugural report, the latest edition provides a strategic roadmap to unlock the full commercial potential of women’s rugby worldwide. The report draws on commissioned research conducted in early 2025 across seven global markets

FNB UP-Tuks delivered a dominant performance in the Gauteng derby, overpowering neighbours FNB UJ to book a home spot in the 2026 FNB Varsity Cup final. Meanwhile, FNB NWU Eagles turned on the style in the second half, cruising to a commanding victory over FNB Maties at Fanie du Toit Sports Ground to secure their place in the final. FNB NWU Eagles 50-10 FNB Maties A dominant second-half display powered FNB NWU Eagles to a dominant victory over FNB Maties in their FNB Varsity