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England rugby squad for 2023 Six Nations
sport

Rugby World Cup: Ollie Chessum’s INCREDIBLE performance [video]

Tonga
Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup: Tonga’s INSANE flying finish [VIDEO]

Makazole Mapimpi try
Rugby World Cup 2023

WATCH: Best Rugby World Cup tries [VIDEO]

England rugby squad for 2023 Six Nations
Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup: Ollie Chessum’s INCREDIBLE performance [video]

Tonga
Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup: Tonga’s INSANE flying finish [VIDEO]

Makazole Mapimpi try
Rugby World Cup 2023

WATCH: Best Rugby World Cup tries [VIDEO]

Tonga Springboks
Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup: Tonga, Romania ten-try thriller [Video]

By Tshuxeko Baloyi10-10-2023 11:43

The Rugby World Cup 2023 is finally here and you don’t want to be left out. Watch ALL the exciting highlights and best moments here!

springboks, tonga
Celeb News

‘They wanted to pray for us’: Touching story behind Springboks, Tonga clip

By Megan van den Heever05-10-2023 22:02

Grab the tissues! This is the touching message the Tonga national rugby team shared with the Springboks following their match.

Springboks
Sport

Will the Springbok week off result in rest or rust?

By Jade Smith03-10-2023 14:50

Will the Springboks’ week-long rest affect their Rugby World Cup campaign? Studies show they might!

eben etzebeth, springboks
Celeb News

One in a melon? Eben Etzebeth shows off fruity undies [watch]

By Megan van den Heever03-10-2023 12:06

For the love of green and gold: Springbok Eben Etzebeth was seen wearing a pair of colourful underwear following the Tonga game on Sunday.

springboks, tonga, rugby world cup
Celeb News

United in prayer: Springboks, Tonga post-match moment warms hearts

By Megan van den Heever02-10-2023 20:31

Despite being fierce competitors, the Springboks and Tonga team players showed their tender side by uniting in a post-match prayer.

Springboks star Canan Moodie
Springboks

Springboks edge closer to Rugby World Cup quarter-final spot

By Mariette Adams01-10-2023 23:18

Springboks ended their Pool B campaign with a 49-18 bonus point victory over Tonga but were left waiting for quarter-final spot to be confirmed.

handre pollard, springboks
Live
Celeb News

Teen sweethearts: Inside Marise and Handre Pollard’s romance

By Megan van den Heever01-10-2023 22:08

From Facebook friends to one of the Springboks most glamorous couples: Take a look inside Marise and Handre Pollard’s romance…

handre pollard, springboks, manie libbok
Celeb News

Pollard offers advice to Manie Libbok: ‘I’m there, if he needs help’

By Megan van den Heever30-09-2023 19:12

Handre Pollard has shown his support to fellow Springbok Manie Libbok amid the fan criticism, even going as far as to offer him help.

Springboks, handre pollard
Celeb News

Good luck charms? Springboks fans celebrate Pollard, green and gold kit return

By Megan van den Heever30-09-2023 17:51

Springboks fans believe the return of Handre Pollard and the green and gold kit is a winning recipe for the team’s clash against Tonga.

Springboks Handre Pollard and Siya Kolisi
Springboks

Springboks: ‘World Cup quarter-final talks are premature’

By Mariette Adams30-09-2023 16:43

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick brushed aside all talk of a possible Rugby World Cup quarter-final spot ahead of the team’s final pool game against Tonga on Sunday night.

Springboks team v Tonga 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: SPRINGBOKS v Tonga

By Mariette Adams30-09-2023 16:22

Everything you need to know about South Africa v Tonga at the Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 1 October.

Springboks
Springboks

Springboks: How much Springboks need to beat Tonga by to book quarter-final spot

By Dean Boyle30-09-2023 14:25

A bonus-point win is just one side of the equation with Ireland and Scotland also in contention. Here’s how much the Springboks need to win by to ensure their place in the quarter-finals.

ireland, new zealand, all blacks
Celeb News

Did Springboks THROW their Ireland RWC game? WHY ex-player thinks so

By Megan van den Heever29-09-2023 16:16

An ex All Black rugby player has made a bombshell claim that the Springboks deliberately lost against Ireland to avoid playing New Zealand.

Springboks
Springboks

It’s win or bust for Springboks

By Mariette Adams29-09-2023 14:04

Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber has reiterated that anything other than a victory would mean it’s game over for South Africa at the Rugby World Cup.

Willie Le Roux Springboks
Springboks

Le Roux on Springboks’ depth: ‘We can’t get comfortable in jersey’

By Mariette Adams29-09-2023 11:40

Fullback Willie Le Roux has given a perfect explanation of why there’s no room for complacency for the 33 players in the current Springbok squad.

handre pollard, springboks, rugby world cup
Celeb News

Beaming with pride: Handre Pollard’s wife jets off to support him

By Megan van den Heever28-09-2023 21:49

Biggest fan: Handre Pollard’s wife will join the rest of Mzansi in cheering him on in the Springboks vs Tonga World Cup clash on Sunday.

Vaea Fifita Tonga
Rugby World Cup 2023

Tonga’s former All Black Vaea Fifita BANNED for Springbok match

By Garrin Lambley28-09-2023 14:35

Tonga’s Vaea Fifita will take no further part in the Rugby World Cup in France after he received a four-match ban following his red card.

handre pollard, tonga, springboks
Celeb News

‘Reason we won the World Cup’: Springboks fans praise Handre Pollard’s return

By Megan van den Heever28-09-2023 10:51

‘Superman returns’: Springboks fans are over the moon at the inclusion of Handre Pollard in the upcoming SA vs Tonga clash.

Springboks v Ireland Rugby World Cup
Springboks

What next for defeated Springboks? They HAVE to beat Tonga to avoid early exit

By Mariette Adams24-09-2023 10:58

The Springboks’ fourth and final pool game, against Tonga, has now become a MUST-WIN clash in order for them to advance to the playoffs.

Springboks Ireland Scotland group of death
Rugby World Cup 2023

Can the Springboks survive group of death?

By James Richardson05-08-2023 20:59

The Springboks find themselves in Rugby World Cup 2023’s undoubted group of death.

Tonga Springboks
Rugby World Cup 2023

The Springboks face their toughest ever Rugby World Cup group

By James Richardson16-07-2023 13:36

The Springboks are set to face their toughest ever Rugby World Cup group when the arrive in France later this year.

Tonga Springboks
Rugby World Cup 2023

Who will the Springboks face in 2023 Rugby World Cup group?

By James Richardson24-06-2023 15:51

Tonga have qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup completing the lineup of the Sprungboks’ Pool B.

Tonga Rugby World Cup squad boosted
Rugby World Cup 2023

RWC: Tonga name star-studded squad. Should the Springboks be worried?

By Mariette Adams14-06-2023 14:35

The Springboks have to be wary of the super-charged Tonga at the Rugby World Cup later this year.

Tonga Springboks
Rugby World Cup 2023

Who will face the Springboks in Rugby World Cup group?

By James Richardson21-05-2023 20:03

Tonga have qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup completing the lineup of the Sprungboks’ Pool B.

Tonga
Rugby World Cup 2023

Springboks’ Rugby World Cup 2023 pool complete as Tonga qualify

By AFP23-07-2022 14:53

Tonga booked their place in the 2023 Rugby World Cup with a comfortable win over Hong Kong, joining the Springboks in Pool B in France.

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