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October 3, 2019
Live match updates: Springboks v Italy

Join us for live updates as it happens in the Springboks' third Pool B match at the Rugby World Cup, against Italy from Skizuoka, Japan.

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SA Rugby is proud to announce a landmark four-year partnership agreement with Hyundai Automotive South Africa, the popul...

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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...

4
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 B...

5
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 wit...

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Record-breaker Parisse back for Italy to face Boks

Sergio Parisse returns to lead the Azzurri at No 8 and will play in his 15th Rugby World Cup match - becoming Italy's record RWC appearance maker.

Van Straaten: Kings need to learn to close games out

Isuzu Southern Kings defence coach Braam van Straaten believes his side have the ability to make a big impact in this year’s Guinness PRO14 , but they will need to learn to close out games first.

Sleepless in Shizuoka for Nienaber

Springbok defence coach Jacques Nienaber admitted the Italian coaching brains trust had been causing him to lose sleep as he looked forward to Friday night’s potential Pool B decider.

North/South showdown in U19 Provincial Final

The South African domestic season will conclude in Cape Town on Saturday with a massive North/South showdown in the final of the SA Rugby Under-19 Championship.

Rasivhenge on Guinness PRO14 debut with the whistle

South African referee Rasta Rasivhenge will take charge of his first Guinness PRO14 match in Galway on Saturday, when Connacht and Benetton will go head-to-head in round two of the northern hemisphere showpiece.

Kolbe shines as Boks smash Italy in Shizuoka

The Springboks lifted their challenge for the Webb Ellis Cup up a notch in Shizuoka, beating Italy 49-3 to move to the top of Pool B on Friday, with Cheslin Kolbe scoring two of the Boks’ seven tries.

Raubenheimer reshuffles Springbok Women for Scotland decider

Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer reshuffled his team for their series decider against Scotland at the City Park Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, making six personnel changes to his starting side for the clash.

SA sides gear up for Irish Guinness PRO14 battles

The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings are gearing up for a tough Guinness PRO14 challenge on Saturday against Irish giants, Ulster and Munster, in a mouth-watering second round of action.

Top marks for physicality for Springboks

The Springboks received high praise from Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby, for their physicality after bulldozing to a seven-tries-to-nil, 49-3, victory over Italy to move closer to a Rugby World Cup play-off berth.

Video: Highlights of the Boks' seven-try win over Italy

Relive the action from Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Japan, where the Boks beat Italy by 49-3 in their RWC Pool B clash on Friday.

Record-breaker Parisse back for Italy to face Boks

Sergio Parisse returns to lead the Azzurri at No 8 and will play in his 15th Rugby World Cup match - becoming Italy's record RWC appearance maker.

Kolbe shines as Boks smash Italy in Shizuoka

The Springboks lifted their challenge for the Webb Ellis Cup up a notch in Shizuoka, beating Italy 49-3 to move to the top of Pool B on Friday, with Cheslin Kolbe scoring two of the Boks’ seven tries.

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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