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News

May 22, 2019
Video: Watch the Blitzboks get behind the Proteas

The Blitzboks have a special message for Faf du Plessis and the rest of the Proteas, who are currently in the UK for the ICC Cricket World Cup.

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Boks lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2022...

Three experienced Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi – were nominated for the coveted SA Rugby Play...

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Sink or swim: A journey of hard justice...

Catastrophe on the rugby field meant Alwyn Nel had to overcome extreme trials and tribulations to earn his place in the ...

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A fertile breeding ground for international player...

One of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour this month – and the November ...

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Duarttee investment paying off in Dubai...

At the start of the year, as Ricardo Duarttee walked back to his car after a meeting Philip Snyman – then still the Stel...

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It’s been a long road back for Travis Ismaiel...

If this fairy tale has a happy ending, Travis Ismaiel will return to international rugby in the colours of the Blitzboks...

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Video: Blitzboks visit SA High Commission in London

The Blitzboks visited the SA High Commission in London on 20 May prior to them playing in the HSBC London Sevens at Twickenham.

Du Preez to treasure London moment

One of the most striking sculptures outside Twickenham Stadium in London, the one in Rugby Road where a couple of players lift another high in the air, could easily have been crafted from a photo in the mind of Branco du Preez, the most experienced Blitzbok ever.

Blitzbok playmaker Justin Geduld has gone soft

To play six matches in two days, and repeat that 10 times in 10 different cities on five continents, all in the space of seven months, can get very taxing on mind and body. Just Ask any Blitzbok.

Laurian Johannes becomes first female national coach in SA

Laurian Johannes, a former Springbok Women’s player, has broken new ground with her appointment as coach of the South African Women’s U20 squad, making her the first female head coach of a national team on the local rugby scene.

Moving weekend in SuperSport Rugby Challenge South Section

With DHL Western Province threatening to disappear over the horizon in the South Section of the SuperSport Rugby Challenge, at least four teams will be keen to make decisive moves this weekend in Round Five.

“Every match counts” as Cell C Sharks welcome Emirates Lions

The Cell C Sharks will be trying to reverse their recent disappointing form in Durban when they host the Emirates Lions in a Vodacom Super Rugby derby on Saturday evening, with kick-off at Jonsson Kings Park scheduled for 17h15.

DHL Stormers have to be wary of fast-starting Highlanders

The DHL Stormers will have to be at their defensive best in the first 20 minutes of Saturday’s Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Highlanders at DHL Newlands, where SA Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit will earn in his 50th cap for the Capetonians.

Smiles for miles as Blitzboks get ready for London

All the teams in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series play to their own beat, but few would argue that the broad smiles from the Blitzboks, just before every match kicks off, is one of the most recognised elements of the world showpiece.

Video: Du Preez on reaching 70 tournaments in London

Branco du Preez, at the HSBC London Sevens this weekend, will become the most capped Blitzboks player ever in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Francke Horn: “I doubted if I would ever play rugby again”

Two years ago Francke Horn was uncertain if he would be able to play sport again after being diagnosed with a heart condition.

Video: Blitzboks visit SA High Commission in London

The Blitzboks visited the SA High Commission in London on 20 May prior to them playing in the HSBC London Sevens at Twickenham.

“Every match counts” as Cell C Sharks welcome Emirates Lions

The Cell C Sharks will be trying to reverse their recent disappointing form in Durban when they host the Emirates Lions in a Vodacom Super Rugby derby on Saturday evening, with kick-off at Jonsson Kings Park scheduled for 17h15.

Features

News

Boks lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2022

Three experienced Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi – were nominated for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year Award for 2022 for a second year running and will be up against Kurt-Lee Arendse and Frans Malherbe after the quintet of Boks earned the most votes in the nomination process.

 
December 14, 2022

Inspiration

Sink or swim: A journey of hard justice

Catastrophe on the rugby field meant Alwyn Nel had to overcome extreme trials and tribulations to earn his place in the justice system as a Candidate Legal Practitioner.

 
December 12, 2022

Feature

A fertile breeding ground for international players

One of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played by the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in breeding players for successful roles in their national teams.

 
November 29, 2022

Feature

Duarttee investment paying off in Dubai

At the start of the year, as Ricardo Duarttee walked back to his car after a meeting Philip Snyman – then still the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport Sevens Academy coach – his mind was racing.

 
November 28, 2022

Feature

It’s been a long road back for Travis Ismaiel

If this fairy tale has a happy ending, Travis Ismaiel will return to international rugby in the colours of the Blitzboks, the one national team he is yet to represent.

 
November 23, 2022

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