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January 27, 2020
Video: Hear from new Bok coach Jacques Nienaber

Jacques Nienaber was named as the new Springbok head coach in Pretoria on Friday, 24 January and in this exclusive video, we hear some of his plans for the Boks in 2020.

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SA Rugby pays tribute to Dougie Dyers...

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to Douglas Martin ‘Dougie’ Dyers, one of the most important pione...

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RIP Piet Visagie (1943-2022)...

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Blitzboks own up to under-par performances in NZ

The Springbok Sevens management and players took full responsibility for their 10th place finish at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Sunday, admitting that it was a very disappointing performance and way below their regular and proud standards.

Contrasting emotions in SA’s Guinness PRO14 camps

There were contrasting emotions in the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings camps following the dramatic Guinness PRO14 derby between the sides in Port Elizabeth on Saturday in which a brave comeback allowed the Free Staters to edge through 31-30.

Blitzboks in troubled waters in Hamilton

The Springbok Sevens team crucially lost 21-19 to England at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Saturday and pending the final Pool B matches on Sunday, is likely to miss out of the semi-finals at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton.

Late surge earns Toyota Cheetahs gripping Guinness PRO14 win

A late surge by the Toyota Cheetahs, compliments of back-to-back tries by Rhyno Smith (fullback), earned them a gripping 31-30 bonus-point victory against the Isuzu Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Continuity the key as Nienaber named as new Springbok coach

Jacques Nienaber was named as the new Springbok coach on Friday as part of a revised coaching panel, that will report directly to Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby.

Blink twice and JC Pretorius is gone

It feels as if he has been around for ages, but it is only a year ago that a fresh-faced JC Pretorius made his international debut for the Springbok Sevens team in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Blitzboks excited to restore pride

The Blitzboks have not have forgotten the disappointment of a sub-standard performance last week in Hamilton, but stand-in captain Stedman Gans says this has been overshadowed by the excitement of a new opportunity to be the best team they can be.

Isuzu Southern Kings ready for hot Guinness PRO14 derby

Isuzu Southern Kings assistant coach Braam van Straaten predicted another enthralling Guinness PRO14 derby against the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday and said they were determined to come out on top in Bloemfontein after a heart-breaking defeat last week.

Celebrating 25 years of Vodacom Super Rugby

Vodacom Super Rugby - the top tournament in the Southern Hemisphere presently featuring teams from Argentina, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and SA - celebrates its 25th season this year and will kick-off in Auckland on Friday 31 January when the Blues host the Chiefs.

All eyes on Bloem for return Guinness PRO14 derby

An epic Guinness PRO14 derby between the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings is set to play out in Bloemfontein on Saturday, when both sides will target a victory at all costs.

Blitzboks own up to under-par performances in NZ

The Springbok Sevens management and players took full responsibility for their 10th place finish at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Sunday, admitting that it was a very disappointing performance and way below their regular and proud standards.

Blink twice and JC Pretorius is gone

It feels as if he has been around for ages, but it is only a year ago that a fresh-faced JC Pretorius made his international debut for the Springbok Sevens team in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

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Obituary

SA Rugby pays tribute to three fallen heroes

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to three former national players, Mncedi Baart, Dennis Mzwandile Njadu and Melvyn Roy “Snowy” Suter, all of whom passed away in the past few weeks.

 
January 18, 2023

News

World Rugby looks to enhance the flow of the game with law application guidelines

World Rugby has announced a series of law applications which has been implemented game-wide from 1 January 2023 aimed at speeding up the game.

 
January 10, 2023

Obituary

SA Rugby pays tribute to Dougie Dyers

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to Douglas Martin ‘Dougie’ Dyers, one of the most important pioneers in the history of South African rugby, who sadly passed away on Tuesday at the age of 86.

 
January 10, 2023

News

SA Rugby confirms amicable departure of CEO

SA Rugby and Jurie Roux, SA Rugby’s CEO for the past 12 years, have confirmed his departure from the role.

 
January 06, 2023

Obituary

RIP Piet Visagie (1943-2022)

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok flyhalf Piet Visagie, who passed away on Thursday aged 79.

 
December 23, 2022

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