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Newlands Rugby Stadium before it was ruined
sport

Watch: Shocking footage shows Newlands Stadium in ruins

Newlands Rugby Stadium straight overview
Rugby

Newlands ceased to be a rugby venue: Why WP are pushing for sale to go ahead

Newlands Rugby Stadium
Rugby

Iconic Newlands Rugby Stadium’s fate to be decided on Thursday

Newlands Rugby Stadium before it was ruined
Rugby

Watch: Shocking footage shows Newlands Stadium in ruins

Newlands Rugby Stadium straight overview
Rugby

Newlands ceased to be a rugby venue: Why WP are pushing for sale to go ahead

Newlands Rugby Stadium
Rugby

Iconic Newlands Rugby Stadium’s fate to be decided on Thursday

Newlands Rugby Stadium.
Rugby

Newlands fate to be announced today: Thursday 19 January

By James Richardson19-01-2023 09:51

The Western Province Rugby Football Union will hold a press conference on Thursday where they will address the future of the Newlands stadium.

RIP SA Rugby
Rugby

RIP: SA Rugby pays tribute to THREE fallen heroes

By Garrin Lambley18-01-2023 14:05

Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to three former national players, all of whom passed away in the last few weeks.

Players testing positive at Craven Week suspended
Rugby

Schoolboys banned after testing positive for steroids at 2022 Craven Week

By Mariette Adams11-01-2023 14:00

Three players suspended after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs at last year’s U18 Craven Week.

Dougie Dyers at the SA Rugby museum
Rugby

RIP | SA Rugby pays tribute to local rugby pioneer ‘oom’ Dougie Dyers

By Mariette Adams11-01-2023 09:02

SA Rugby boss Mark Alexander paid tribute to ‘Dougie’ Dyers, a pioneer in the history of South African rugby who died on Tuesday.

Jurie Roux SA Rugby CEO Photo SA Rugby
Springboks

Jurie Roux: I hope people remember my contribution to SA Rugby

By Mariette Adams06-01-2023 19:09

Jurie Roux has spoken out for the first time since his dismissal as CEO of SA Rugby. Here’s what he had to say.

Jurie Roux
Rugby

Jurie Roux and SA Rugby confirm ‘amicable’ parting of ways

By Garrin Lambley06-01-2023 13:44

SA Rugby and its CEO for the past 12 years, Jurie Roux, have confirmed their ‘amicable’ parting of ways. Good move?

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux steps down Gallo
Springboks

Confirmed: SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux forced to step down

By Mariette Adams05-01-2023 12:00

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed that the organisation’s beleaguered CEO Jurie Roux has vacated his position.

A World Rugby Sevens group photo of all the team captains in Cape Town. Photo: Getty Images.
Sevens

South Africa to host World Rugby Sevens challenger event

By Mariette Adams21-12-2022 15:44

South Africa has been confirmed as the host nation for the three-day men’s and women’s World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in April 2023.

Jake White coach Bulls. Photo: Gerhard Duraan BackpagePix.jpeg
United Rugby Championship

White: Vying for two titles in Europe logistically impossible for Bulls

By Mariette Adams20-12-2022 11:31

Jake White reveals reason behind decision to field weakened Bulls side in Champions Cup and strongest XV in United Rugby Championship.

Kurt-Lee Arendse Springboks
Springboks

WATCH | Springboks stories: How rugby changed my life!

By Craig Lewis17-12-2022 16:25

Take a look at this series of fascinating videos as top Springboks reflect on how rugby changed their lives.

Siya Kolisi Eben Etzebeth Sharks Champions Cup SA Rugby
Springboks

Kolisi or Etzebeth? We pick our SA Rugby Player of the Year

By Craig Lewis15-12-2022 09:43

Our writers believe it will be a two-horse race between Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth for the SA Rugby Player of the Year award.

The SA Rugby Young Player of the Year Nominees. Photo: SA Rugby
Springboks

SA Rugby awards: We predict the winners!

By Craig Lewis14-12-2022 10:33

The SA Rugby awards nominees for 2022 have been selected. Here is who we think will walk away as the winners early next year.

The five players who will compete for the SA Rugby Player of the Year award. Photo: SA Rugby webiste
Rugby

BREAKING: SA Rugby Awards nominations unveiled

By Craig Lewis14-12-2022 09:13

SA Rugby has announced the nominees in nine categories for its annual awards that will be handed out early next year.

Border Rugby Union SA Rugby
Rugby

Border exits SA Rugby administration

By Mariette Adams13-12-2022 12:12

The Border Rugby Union has been restored to full membership within SA Rugby following extended period of administrative control. 

Zeenat Simjee
Celeb News

‘Protected by SA Rugby’: Elton’s wife slams Zeenat, Rassie

By Megan van den Heever12-12-2022 14:29

Iva Ristic – the wife of Springboks player Elton Jantjies – has clapped back at Rassie Erasmus’s lack of action against Zeenat Simjee.

Faf de Klerk
Springboks

WATCH: Faf de Klerk leaves Twickenham on a stretcher, waves to the crowd

By Garrin Lambley26-11-2022 23:08

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk was forced to leave the field on a stretcher late in the second half against England on Saturday.

Springboks England
Springboks

Springbok fans travel from Holland to watch South Africa down England

By Garrin Lambley26-11-2022 22:47

World champions South Africa ended 2022 with victory over England in their final Test of the year at Twickenham on Saturday.

springbok england
Springboks

POLL: Who was your Springbok man of the match against England?

By Garrin Lambley26-11-2022 21:28

Forget who was named the official man of the match, who was YOUR Springbok standout performer against England at Twickenham on Saturday?

siya kolisi springboks
Springboks

Springboks end 2022 on a high, thump England

By Garrin Lambley26-11-2022 21:26

Follow the action from the Springboks’ final Test of the year against England at Twickenham LIVE! Good luck, lads!

Kurt-Lee Arendse Springboks
Springboks

Springboks: Every Test result from 2022 season

By Garrin Lambley26-11-2022 21:23

The Springboks played their 13th and final Test of the 2022 season against England at Twickenham on Saturday, 26 November.

Springboks v England
Springboks

Springboks v England: SIX of the best videos from Twickenham

By Garrin Lambley26-11-2022 20:40

The atmosphere at Twickenham is electric as England host world champions South Africa in the final Test of 2022.

Jake White and Rassie Erasmus. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Springboks

White: Rassie damage to Springboks brand on par with Kamp Staaldraad

By Mariette Adams25-11-2022 16:49

Jake White believes the latest Rassie Erasmus saga has done as much damage to the Springboks brand as the Kamp Staaldraad controversy.

Springboks Anthem
Springboks

This is who will sing the South African anthem on Saturday

By Craig Lewis25-11-2022 16:34

There is sure to be some extra attention paid to the South African anthem on Saturday, which will be sung by Simon Shibambu.

Springboks Anthem
Springboks

VIDEOS: Best and worst renditions of the South African anthem

By Craig Lewis24-11-2022 09:52

Ahead of South Africa’s final Springbok Test of the year, look back at some of the best and worst renditions of our famous anthem.

Springboks
Springboks

What time will the Springboks team be named on Tuesday?

By Craig Lewis22-11-2022 08:22

The Springboks are set to unveil their final match-day squad of the year on Tuesday as they prepare to tackle England this weekend.

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