Cheslin Kolbe has had to overcome many obstacles in his rugby career. The explosive wing with the magic feet opens up about how he first heard about his call-up to the Springbok team and chats about his debut try in the Green and Gold.
Springbok assistant coach Daan Human and utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels stressed on Monday that they would not unde...
Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen, who surprised many on Saturday by taking the field at flanker off the replacements b...
Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle...
The Springboks planning for the opening four matches of the international season made a satisfactory start, said Springb...
The Springboks outplayed the Barbarians by 54-7 to win the Qatar Airways Cup for a third time in as many seasons, at a w...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Japan is no holiday for Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi and the Springboks. Check out this compilation of posts from our Twitter feed (@Springboks) to see what the boys have been up to in the Land of the Rising Sun, where the ninth Rugby World Cup kicks off next weekend.
The first Asian Rugby World Cup was comparable to the first African Rugby World Cup in 1995 with a new Springbok team capable of writing its own history, the team’s official welcoming ceremony was told on Saturday evening in Tokyo.
SA Select Women’s coach Eddie Myners was disappointed with his team’s 17-5 defeat against the Spain Invitational XV at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch on Saturday, but he focused on the positives after a number of young players put up their hands at this level.
Hot or cool, dry or wet; the Springboks were ready for anything Japan’s conditions could throw at them, Aled Walters, team head of athletic performance, told Rugby World Cup media on Sunday.
The Springboks were all set for Saturday’s mammoth Rugby World Cup showdown with New Zealand: “We really couldn’t have prepared better,” said Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick in Tokyo on Monday.
Hacjivah Dayimani joined the Springbok Sevens squad on Monday as the wider Blitzboks training group converged at their base at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport to start preparation for the 2019/20 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
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.
The first Asian Rugby World Cup was comparable to the first African Rugby World Cup in 1995 with a new Springbok team capable of writing its own history, the team’s official welcoming ceremony was told on Saturday evening in Tokyo.
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Boks not underestimating Italy as Tests kick offSpringbok assistant coach Daan Human and utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels stressed on Monday that they would not underestimate Italy in their opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, saying they respect the Azzurri immensely as a team.
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Esterhuizen excited about new hybrid Bok roleSpringbok centre Andre Esterhuizen, who surprised many on Saturday by taking the field at flanker off the replacements bench against the Barbarians, was excited about his new hybrid role in the national team, and said he looked forward to seeing how it pans out in future.
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Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injurySpringbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory against the Barbarians on Saturday.
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Springbok planning on track, says ErasmusThe Springboks planning for the opening four matches of the international season made a satisfactory start, said Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after the victory over the Barbarians at a rain-swept DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
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Boks too good for BaaBaas a rainy Cape TownThe Springboks outplayed the Barbarians by 54-7 to win the Qatar Airways Cup for a third time in as many seasons, at a wet DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, in a performance that not only entertained the 45,000 strong crowd, but also warmed their hearts with the knowledge that Bok rugby is still at a very good place.
