1+ hour ago  (166+ words) The Blitzboks were outmuscled by Australia in their final pool match at the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid on Saturday. However, Philip Snyman's men still secured a quarter-final spot despite the 24-14 defeat by finishing second in Pool A, and will…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (292+ words) The Blitzboks were pushed all the way before edging Great Britain in extra time on day one of the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid. South Africa had to dig deep in the sweltering Spanish heat to beat spirited opponents 17-12 in…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (274+ words) Former Springbok coach Jake White says SA Rugby may need to force Test players to stay local if franchises are to compete with Europe's powerhouse clubs. Speaking to Netwerk24, White warned that the current salary structures make it impossible for South…...

2+ day, 15+ min ago  (327+ words) The Blitzboks are on the verge of their greatest season, but coach Philip Snyman says small details will be key in Valladolid this weekend. South Africa are on the cusp of winning both the regular-season SVNS series and three-tournament World…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (209+ words) The All Blacks will have to take on the Springboks without one of their key players later this year. Captain Scott Barrett will miss New Zealand's highly anticipated tour of South Africa after being ruled out for up to five…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (488+ words) Junior Boks captain Vusi Moyo hailed his side's growing maturity and cohesion after their 82-25 thrashing of Fiji in the U20 International Series on Tuesday. The SA U20s produced a dominant attacking display at Wynberg Boys' High in Cape Town, running in 12 tries....

3+ day, 22+ hour ago  (373+ words) Fullback Luan Giliomee scored three of the Junior Springboks" 12 tries in a crushing win against Fiji in the U20 International Series on Tuesday. Five days after putting 97 unanswered points past Chile, South Africa smashed the Pacific Islanders 82-25 at Wynberg Boys" High…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (254+ words) Former Springbok No 8 Warren Whiteley believes Emile van Heerden's breakout season with the Sharks could put him in the Bok picture sooner rather than later. The towering lock recently beat out high-profile teammates including Andr" Esterhuizen, Phepsi Buthelezi and Siya…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (338+ words) Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw believes "top-class" Ruben Love is equipped to become the All Blacks" first-choice flyhalf. Love was largely overlooked by the previous All Blacks coaching regime under Scott Robertson, who preferred veterans Beauden Barrett and Damian Mc Kenzie....

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (248+ words) Overseas-based players remain central to Rassie Erasmus" Springbok plans despite being far from the local spotlight, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says much of the Springboks" recent success has been built on the consistency and class…...