After dominating the competition and retaining their title in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in May, the Springbok Women return to action this Saturday with an exciting clash against the USA at Ellis Park. The game is the first of two against the Women’s Eagles, and a real opportunity for the Bok Women to build on the momentum they built during last year’s Rugby World Cup. While South Africans may not generally think of the USA when compiling a list of formidable rugby nations, the women’s team...

Junior Springboks prepare to defend their title as Junior World Championship kicks off in Georgia on 27 June. Image: Junior Springboks As if we weren’t spoiled enough with the young talent on display in the two games against the Sables and Barbarians last weekend, this Saturday (27 June) sees the World Rugby Junior World Championship kick off in Georgia. The Junior Boks are the reigning champions, and will be seeing this year’s contest as an exciting challenge, and the opportunity to...

The Springbok team to face the BaaBaas. Image credit: Springboks When Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick announced their Springbok and SA ‘A’ teams for this weekend’s games against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe, my first thought was “what a time to be a South African rugby fan!” Not just because we’re being spoiled with two games on Saturday (although I did postpone shoulder surgery, so little did I want anything to detract from my day of rugby), but because if ever there was a showcase of the...