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Springbok star wing Cheslin Kolbe.
sport

Springbok success story: Cheslin Kolbe — from crime-ridden area to world stage

Eddie Jones weighs in on All Blacks coaching debate
Rugby

BREAKING: All Blacks appoint new coach

Richie McCaw hoists the World Cup.jpg
Springboks

Springbok No 8 hails Richie McCaw as rugby’s GOAT

Springbok star wing Cheslin Kolbe.
Springboks

Springbok success story: Cheslin Kolbe — from crime-ridden area to world stage

Eddie Jones weighs in on All Blacks coaching debate
Rugby

BREAKING: All Blacks appoint new coach

Richie McCaw hoists the World Cup.jpg
Springboks

Springbok No 8 hails Richie McCaw as rugby’s GOAT

Springboks maul against All Blacks World Rugby Test Getty Images
Springboks

All Blacks coach’s plea: Sack the maul from rugby

By Mariette Adams15-02-2023 12:18

All Blacks coach Wayne Smith wants World Rugby to OUTLAW the driving maul from the game.

Duhan van der Merwe Scotland Springbok
Rugby

Six Nations Saffas: Would they gain Springbok selection?

By Mariette Adams14-02-2023 12:58

Six SA-born players featured in the first two rounds of the Six Nations. We take a look at their performances and if they would make a Springbok team.

The Rugby Championship side Springboks in action against the Six Nations team England.
Rugby

Six Nations makes Rugby Championship look like a ‘second-rate’ competition

By Mariette Adams13-02-2023 13:41

The quality of rugby in the opening two rounds of the Six Nations has shown The Rugby Championship up to be a ‘second-rate competition’.

Ireland beat France in Six Nations
Rugby

Ireland send massive World Cup warning to Springboks with spectacular Six Nations win

By Mariette Adams11-02-2023 18:34

Ireland remain on course for a Grand Slam Six Nations title after an enthralling 32-19 bonus-point win over France in Dublin on Saturday.

Stransky takes swipe at Manie Libbok
Springboks

Stransky takes a dig at error-ridden Libbok

By Mariette Adams08-02-2023 16:46

Joel Stransky suggests that Manie Libbok is still a long way off becoming a key member of the Springboks set-up because he is too error-prone.

Anlia van Rensburg sings the anthem before Eben Etzebeth 100th Test
Celeb News

Flashback Friday: Anlia belts out the national anthem before Eben’s 100th Bok Test

By Mariette Adams03-02-2023 14:51

On the eve of their wedding, watch Anlia van Rensburg sing the national anthem on the day her beau Eben Etzebeth played his 100th Test.

Springboks halfbacks URC
Springboks

Springboks halfback duel adds spice to SA derby

By Mariette Adams03-02-2023 10:35

The URC duel between Grant Williams and Herschel Jantjies may determine which of the two travels with the Springboks to the World Cup.

Ricky celebrates winning try for Springboks against All Blacks Throwback Thursday.
Springboks

Throwback Thursday: Razor-sharp Ricky cuts All Blacks to shreds

By Mariette Adams02-02-2023 15:19

Throwback Thursday: In celebration of his birthday, rewatch Ricky Januarie’s match-winning try for the Springboks against the All Blacks.

England Six Nations blow as injury rules out Luke Cowan-Dickie
Rugby

England dealt massive Six Nations blow

By Mariette Adams25-01-2023 17:56

England have suffered a big setback ahead of the 2023 Six Nations, with hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie ruled out of the tournament through injury.

Paul Willemse back in France squad for 2023 Six Nations
Rugby

Saffa wins back spot in France’s Six Nations squad

By Mariette Adams18-01-2023 11:07

South African-born Paul Willemse has been named in the French squad, which also boasts eight uncapped players, for the 2023 Six Nations.

Wallabies star Quade Cooper in action against the Springboks. Photo Getty Images Mark Kolbe
Rugby Championship

Mercurial Wallabies star Quade Cooper to step back into Test fold against Springboks

By Mariette Adams12-01-2023 21:01

Injured playmaker Quade Cooper is targeting a return international rugby during the Wallabies’ Rugby Champions campaign.

Rohan Janse van Rensburg Springbok debut against Wales Photo PA
Springboks

Rohan Janse van Rensburg’s Springbok flame still burning bright

By Mariette Adams12-01-2023 14:02

Rohan Janse van Rensburg opens up about his desperation to earn a Springbok recall in the hope of adding to his one Test cap.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and France captain Antoine Dupont
Springboks

Rugby World Cup mind games begin: France coach talks up Springboks as best

By Mariette Adams10-01-2023 11:08

France assistant coach Shaun Edwards says Springboks are best team in the world despite South African being ranked fourth in the rankings.

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.

Springboks lineup for national anthem. 2023 season to kick off
Springboks

Mark your calendar: 2023 in focus for the Springboks

By Mariette Adams03-01-2023 14:12

Every Test of every tournament, including the 2023 Rugby Championship and World Cup, the Springboks will play over the next 12 months.

Springboks vs Argentina Test rugby World Cup warm-up
Springboks

Springboks head to Argentina for World Cup warm-up

By Mariette Adams03-01-2023 12:57

Argentine Rugby Union confirms Los Pumas will warm up for 2023 World Cup in France with a Test against the Springboks in Buenos Aires.

Springboks Test players Lukhanyo Am, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi, Frans Malherbe top five photo ashley vlotman
Springboks

Year in review: Do the Springboks receive a pass mark or not?

By Mariette Adams31-12-2022 15:42

As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the Springboks’ Test season and assess whether the team should receive a pass mark or not.

Springbok Test prop Steven Kitshoff. Photo: Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images.
Springboks

Watch: Springboks’ sports knowledge put to the test in hilarious quiz competition

By Mariette Adams30-12-2022 20:42

Springboks Steven Kitshoff, Salmaan Moerat and Marco van Staden went up against each other in this quiz which tested their sports knowledge.

Leicester Tigers flyhalf Handre Pollard kicks at goal. Photo: Taka G Wu/Alamy Live News.
Rugby

Pollard is back: Springbok flyhalf to make long-awaited return

By Mariette Adams29-12-2022 19:55

Flyhalf Handre Pollard makes long-awaited return from injury after selection in Leicester Tigers lineup for match against the Sale Sharks.

Trevor Nyakane celebrates while playing rugby for the Springboks Getty Images
Springboks

We couldn’t afford a good education: How rugby changed Bok prop’s life [VIDEO]

By Mariette Adams28-12-2022 10:43

In his own words, this is the story of how rugby changed the course of Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane’s life for the better.

The Springboks rugby
Springboks

Canan Moodie: Schoolboy sensation to Springbok star

By Mariette Adams21-12-2022 16:47

Watch this video compilation documenting the mercurial rise of Canan Moodie, who is said to have the potential to earn ‘100 Test caps’.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa rugby during the 3rd Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at DHL Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
Springboks

You get a minimum salary: How rugby changed Bok centurion’s life [VIDEO]

By Mariette Adams16-12-2022 12:24

Having grown up in less than ideal circumstances, this is how rugby changed the course of Eben Etzebeth’s life and the lives of his family.

Springbok star Roos off to Jap
Springboks

Springbok star Roos off to Japan

By Mariette Adams15-12-2022 11:16

Dual Springbok international Nadine Roos will join Nagato Blue Angels in Japan after signing a six month contract.

Wayne Barnes and Springboks fullback Willie Le Roux seen arguing rugby test
Rugby

Year in review: Biggest Springboks officiating dramas from 2022

By Craig Lewis13-12-2022 16:27

As we reflect on the Springboks’ action-packed Test season, here is a recap of the big officiating dramas that made headlines.

Nicole Magolie sings South African anthem news.png Springboks Tests
Springboks

Springboks: The worst national anthem renditions of 2022

By Mariette Adams13-12-2022 13:23

The Boks played 13 Tests in 2022, six at home and seven away. Here we rate the bottom two renditions of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika this year.

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