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Watch: Junior Boks bash Argentina in U20 final

Relive the tension as the Junior Springboks put in a physically dominant display to overpower Argentina’s Pumitas 27-9 in the U20 international series final at Newlands.

Watch: Mngomezulu stars for WP U20

Junior Springbok flyhalf Sacha Mngomezulu was one of the standout performers in the recently concluded SA Rugby U20 competition. Check out some of his highlights for Western Province.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 24: Kian Meadon of the Sharks U20 during the SA Rugby U20 Cup match between DHL Western Province U20 and Cell C Sharks U20 at DHL Newlands on September 24, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

U20 Cup: Sharks sneak into semi-finals

The Sharks beat the Leopards 29-16 in in the final round of the SA Rugby U20 Cup to sneak into the top four in a dramatic finale to the league stage of the tournament.

White bemoans G4 pitches amid Goosen injury uncertainty

Vodacom Bulls boss Jake White has admitted he does not like the use G4 synthetic pitches in Europe and has hinted that it may have played a role in Johan Goosen’s knee injury in Cardiff over the weekend.

Lions make thrilling, winning start to URC

The Lions staved off a fightback from Zebre to claim a pulsating win in Parma and ensure South Africa’s entry to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship began in triumphant fashion.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ruben Labuschagne of WP during the SA Rugby U20 Cup match between Lions U20 and DHL Western Province U20 at Emirates Airline Park on September 17, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

U20: Bulls go top as WP and Lions draw

The Vodacom Bulls are back at the top of the log in the SA Rugby U20 Cup as the two other contenders to the provincial crown, the Lions and Western Province, played to a 24-all draw in Johannesburg. After these results, the Bulls (18 points) edge the Lions (17), with WP (14), the Leopards (12) and the Sharks (12) all… Read more →

U20: Leopards, Lions and WP victors in Round 4

The Leopards scored 13 tries against Eastern Province and the log-leading Lions eight against the Free State in their SA Rugby U20 Cup clashes this past weekend.

Edwill van deer Merwe of the Stormers challenged by EW Viljoen of the Lions during the 2021 Rainbow Cup SA match between Lions and Stormers at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 15 May 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Van der Merwe to trade Stormers for Lions

Exciting wing Edwill van der Merwe has reportedly agreed to join the Lions from the Stormers later this year.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 15: Edwill Van Der Merwe (L) of South Africa slips a tackle during the World Rugby U20 Championship match at The Academy Stadium on June 15, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clint Hughes/Getty Images)

Rewind: Van der Merwe dances through French defence

Edwill van der Merwe has been a standout player for the Stormers so far this season. Check out his turn of pace against Antoine Dupont’s France at the 2016 World Rugby U20 Championship.

Currie Cup reverts to double-round fixtures

SA Rugby has announced that the Currie Cup Premier and First Divisions will be back to normal this year, while also confirming new provincial U20 competitions after last year’s Covid-19 interruption.