News
Naas explains family move to USA
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (271+ words) Springbok great Naas Botha has confirmed that he and his family have relocated to the USA. Botha and his wife Karen issued a joint statement after reports surfaced earlier this week suggesting the family had settled in Kansas. Two of…...
Ackers: Derby leveller awaits
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (317+ words) Johan Ackermann says form will mean little when the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers clash in Saturday's north-south derby at Loftus. The Bulls have named a Springbok-laden lineup for the Vodacom URC clash as they look to continue their recent resurgence....
Blitzboks forced into injury change
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (449+ words) The Blitzboks have made a late call-up ahead of the final SVNS event of the regular season in New York this weekend. Christie Grobbelaar has been ruled out after suffering a knee injury as South Africa won the Vancouver event…...
Varsity Cup: Eagles soar in Bloem, Tuks stay top
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (339+ words) The NWU Eagles bounced back with victory over Shimlas in Bloemfontein, while there were big Varsity Cup wins for Tuks, UCT and Maties on Monday. The Eagles, who lost to UJ a week ago, were more clinical when it mattered…...
State of the URC: Snorting Bulls await Stormers
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (484+ words) The Vodacom Bulls and Stormers clash in the last South African URC derby of the regular season at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. The two great north-south rivals go into the encounter in deeply contrasting form. The…...
Highlights: Blitzboks smash Spain in final
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (56+ words) Highlights: Blitzboks smash Spain in final'SA Rugby magazine The Blitzboks scored six tries in a big win against Spain in the Vancouver Sevens final. Whether you're traveling to catch a rugby game or just looking for a reliable ride, finding…...
Boks beware the Rennie effect
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (278+ words) Dave Rennie's elevation to All Blacks coach should worry Springbok fans, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane argues that Rennie's appointment is not just another change in New Zealand's coaching box but a reminder of a career…...
Eddie: Japan-based Boks a ‘massive advantage’
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (373+ words) Eddie Jones believes the number of Springboks playing in Japan Rugby League One benefits the world champions. Unlike nations such as New Zealand, England and Ireland " who as a general rule do not select players based overseas " SA Rugby allows…...
Heyneke in focus as SA Cup gets going
1+ week, 1+ day ago (447+ words) The race for places in the Currie Cup Premier Division begins this weekend as the third edition of the SA Cup kicks off across the country. Ten teams will again battle through the league phase, with the top four securing…...
Boks keeping close eye on Six Nations
1+ week, 1+ day ago (525+ words) Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his assistants say the shifting Six Nations landscape shows how quickly teams are evolving ahead of the 2027 World Cup. The Bok management have been watching the northern hemisphere tournament closely. While some sides have shown…...