Even though they've lost all three their Absa Currie Cup Premier Division matches to date, the Ford Pumas are higher on the log than the Vodacom Blue Bulls, by virtue of a better points' difference. And after having come very close to victory in all three their previous matches, the Ford Pumas will be anxious to get that first win of the season on the board. Last year … [Read more...] about Platinum Leopards vs Ford Pumas
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SARU Reaches for Efficiency
A more efficient and streamlined South African Rugby Union (SARU) was unveiled to rugby stakeholders by Jurie Roux, the organisation's CEO, at the announcement of a major operational overhaul in Johannesburg on Thursday. SARU's governance and operational departments have been radically re-engineered in the space of 18 months to complete the transformation of the … [Read more...] about SARU Reaches for Efficiency
Fort Hare chase Winter Rose to Border crown
The most keenly contested Border Super League in many years reaches its climax this week with two previously unfancied sides, Winter Rose and Fort Hare, both looking to qualify for their maiden National Club Championships. A fascinating season has boiled down to an unlikely two-horse race, with Winter Rose (11 wins from 13 games, 50 points) enjoying an eight-point lead over … [Read more...] about Fort Hare chase Winter Rose to Border crown
List of Springboks Released for Absa Currie Cup
A group of 23 players involved in the Springboks' preliminary Rugby World Cup squad have been released back to their clubs and provinces to be available for Absa Currie Cup selection this weekend. The list includes 15 of the 29 players who were part of the squad for the away leg of the Castle Tri-Nations Series. The Springbok squad for the home leg of the Castle Tri-Nations … [Read more...] about List of Springboks Released for Absa Currie Cup
Call to Support SA Teams
Durban - South Africa must continue to pour their unequivocal support for the Springboks and athletes who are preparing for the Rugby World Cup and All Africa Games respectively. The Minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, made this request at the launch of the Ekhaya – initiative - a 'Home Away from Home' hospitality village concept government wants to stage at … [Read more...] about Call to Support SA Teams
