Newlands Rugby Stadium

Ever since the first matches played here in 1890, Newlands has become one of the world's most recognized and respected rugby stadiums. The second oldest test venue in the world, Newlands is now a modern 51 000 capacity stadium and has witnessed countless dramatic international and provincial matches through the ages. Who will ever forget the opening match of the 1995 World Cup and the Springboks' win against the defending champions, Australia?
Enter the stadium through the players' entrance; visit the changing rooms and the surgery; run out the tunnel; wander through the function room - sit on the stands and absorb the atmosphere of this awesome stadium.

  
 

 

    

Newlands Cricket Ground

Surely the most picturesque cricket ground anywhere, Newlands has earned the right to stage the opening ceremony and match of the 2003 Cricket World Cup.
Visit the President's Suite; the exclusive South Club and the control rooms, including the scorers' and third umpire's booth. Take a walk around this beautiful ground and enjoy the magnificent backdrop of Table Mountain.

  
       

The Sports Science Institute of South Africa

Completed in 1995 the institute was the result of a vision to provide a facility to increase the level of performance of all our sportspeople and encourage support for sportsmen and women across all cultures and groups. The target market is all individuals or teams who use exercise to achieve a desired end.

Headed up by Morne du Plessis, ex-Springbok captain and 1995 Springbok World Cup Manager, the institute has many facets; a conference centre; fitness centre; high performance laboratory area; Outreach programme; the University of Cape Town Exercise Science and Sports Medicine faculty; the headquarters of SA Rugby - and many other sports related activities.

Come on a fascinating tour of this Institute; rub shoulders with the sports stars of the present and the future; learn more about the high-tech nature of sport in the 21st century; visit the fitness centre and experience firsthand all that happens here.

 
       

The South African Rugby Museum

Situated a touch kick away from Newlands Rugby Stadium, the SA Rugby Museum offers an exciting and thought-provoking insight into the history of the game in South Africa. With items dating back to 1891 the museum is a must for any sports fan visiting Cape Town.

Take a trip down memory lane; listen to some old radio commentaries; follow the path to unity in South African Rugby and the emergence of the South African Rugby Football Union out of the four previous administration bodies.

This museum is a fitting tribute to all South African rugby players, administrators and supporters.