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Boks turn up the heat in Kagoshima

More than 6 000 Kagoshima locals turned out in sweltering temperatures to watch the Springboks put in an intense, sweat-soaked field session in now familiarly hot and humid conditions on Monday as the countdown to Rugby World Cup kick off began in earnest.

Video: Toyota FS Cheetahs win the Currie Cup Final

Highlights of the Currie Cup final between the Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Xerox Golden Lions from the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.

Nyakane expected to be fit for RWC opener

Trevor Nyakane is expected to be fit and available for selection for the Springboks’ opening Rugby World Cup match against New Zealand on 21 September, Springbok management confirmed on Sunday.

Vodacom Blue Bulls crowned SA Rugby U21 Champions

The Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21s overturned a 17-point deficit in a fine second-half display to clinch the SA Rugby U21 Championship title with a 33-27 victory against DHL Western Province at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Toyota Free State Cheetahs taste Currie Cup glory once again

The Toyota FS Cheetahs survived a strong second-half fightback from the Xerox Golden Lions in front of a passionate crowd of close to 39,000 fans in the Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein on Saturday, for a 31-28 victory in the final and their first title since 2016.

Boks give back in break from grueling preparation

The Springboks gave back to an enthusiastic and welcoming Kagoshima community on Wednesday, with a number of school and government visits on a rest day from training.

Powell to tweak and experiment at Oktoberfest7s in Germany

Neil Powell named a strong and experienced South African side to travel to Germany next week for the Oktoberfest7s in Munich on 21-22 September.

What do DTH, CJ and WP have in common?

All 20 squads for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup have been announced and looking at the 558 players named in the 18 non-African teams for the biggest showpiece in world rugby, a number of names sound familiar.

SA teams raring to go as Guinness PRO14 season approaches

Experienced Toyota Cheetahs and Springbok scrumhalf, Ruan Pienaar, and Isuzu Southern Kings lock, JC Astle, were thrilled at the prospect of the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season kicking off in two weeks’ time and said their teams were ready to get down to business.

“Today, we can feel the RWC is here,” says Erasmus

The Springboks woke up in Japan for a 12th morning today, but felt the Rugby World Cup atmosphere for the first time properly, Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby at SA Rugby told the team’s ‘arrival’ press conference in Kagoshima on Friday lunchtime.

Boks turn up the heat in Kagoshima

More than 6 000 Kagoshima locals turned out in sweltering temperatures to watch the Springboks put in an intense, sweat-soaked field session in now familiarly hot and humid conditions on Monday as the countdown to Rugby World Cup kick off began in earnest.

Boks give back in break from grueling preparation

The Springboks gave back to an enthusiastic and welcoming Kagoshima community on Wednesday, with a number of school and government visits on a rest day from training.

General

News

Davidson returns to SA for Boks’ season opener

Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will return to South Africa for the Springboks’ first Test of the 2025 season when they take on Italy in Pretoria on Saturday, 5 July.

 
May 01, 2025

Partner News

SA Rugby welcomes Hyundai as Junior and Youth Week sponsor

SA Rugby is proud to announce a landmark four-year partnership agreement with Hyundai Automotive South Africa, the popular automotive brand, as the new official vehicle of South Africa’s junior national teams and the FNB Youth Week rugby tournaments.

 
April 30, 2025

Partner News

SA Rugby renews and extends Spur partnership

SA Rugby and Spur have renewed their partnership for the next four years, with the famous South African restaurant group extending their sponsorship to not only include the Springboks, but also the women’s, junior and sevens teams in green and gold.

 
April 29, 2025

Obituary

SA Rugby pays tribute to Norman Mbiko (1945-2025)

SA Rugby mourns the passing of Norman Mbiko, the last captain of the African Springboks and a former head coach of the Blitzboks, who passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning at the age of 79 after a long illness.

 
April 22, 2025

Obituary

Tribute to Gys Pitzer (1939-2025)

SA Rugby mourns the passing of former Springbok hooker Gys Pitzer, who left an indelible mark on South African rugby with his dedication, skill, and passion for the game.

 
April 18, 2025

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