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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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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

Statement

Alexander unopposed as SARU nominations close

Mr Mark Alexander was the only nomination for the role of president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) when the deadline for nominations for a four-year term closed on Monday.

 
April 14, 2026

News

Positive early signs on impact of lowered tackle-height laws

South African rugby is showing encouraging early outcomes following the introduction of the lowered tackle-height laws, with initial data indicating a positive shift in reducing the severity and long-term impact of tackle-related catastrophic head, neck and spine injuries, SA Rugby announced on Thursday.

 
April 09, 2026

Partner News

Engen reinforces commitment to SA Rugby

SA Rugby and Engen have officially renewed its long-standing partnership, reaffirming South Africa’s biggest fuel and convenience retailer’s commitment to supporting rugby at both professional and grassroots levels across the country.

 
March 12, 2026

News

SA Rugby charts bold path for community growth at 2026 National Workshop

SA Rugby concluded its 2026 Community Rugby Workshop on Tuesday, bringing together provincial unions and key stakeholders to solidify a “data-driven” roadmap for the future of the community game.

 
March 10, 2026

Obituary

RIP Charles Kleinbooi (1955 to 2026)

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former South African Rugby Union and Eastern Province loose forward Charles Peter Kleinbooi, who sadly passed away on Tuesday at the age of 70.

 
March 10, 2026

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