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Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese was thrilled to be back in the national squad after three months on the sidelines with a nec...
The South African Rugby Union (SARU), SuperSport and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), on Thursday anno...
SA Rugby and Hyundai Automotive South Africa announced on Thursday that they had expanded their historic four-year rugby...
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi and flyhalf Handre Pollard both sounded warning bells on Wednesday about the challenge t...
Vincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturda...
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SA Rugby mourns the passing of former player, coach and administrator, Piet van Wyk, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, 14 May at his home in Kimberley. He was 79 years old.
The Springboks’ Head of Athletic Performance, Aled Walters, recently accepted an offer to join European powerhouse Leicester in England, after two years of making a massive contribution to the Boks’ cause culminating in the Rugby World Cup victory last year.
Most South Africans have been in isolation for seven weeks, but for the Blitzboks it has been nine weeks since the COVID-19 lockdown came into effect.
Players of all shapes and sizes, at different points in their careers, and in a multitude of positions, have lifted the Webb Ellis Cup, but greatness has been bestowed on all eight Rugby World Cup-winning captains.
SA Rugby National Panel referee AJ Jacobs has slotted into life in lockdown with ease, with home DIY tasks, personal training sessions and cooking challenges keeping him occupied when he is not analysing match clips and participating in online conferences.
This typically tough South African Vodacom Super Rugby derby ended in a 21-19 win for the Vodacom Bulls over their neighbours from the south, the Cats, which comprised of players from the Lions, Cheetahs and Griquas in those years.
The Cell C Sharks won their quarter and semi-finals in Australia and Cape Town, but the trip all the way back to New Zealand took its toll as they went down to a brilliant Chiefs side in Hamilton.
The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 iconic cities when they contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It is not always that glamorous though, especially when travelling between tournaments. But the #Blitzboks make it work.
After more than seven weeks in lockdown, Isuzu Southern Kings speedster Yaw Penxe is itching to get back onto the field, but until then dressing up for training and being as creative as possible with home-based sessions will have to do to keep up his fitness levels.
For R32-12 you can have the shirt off Siya’s back, the boots off Bongi’s feet or have a personal Rugby World Cup trophy tour – to your home! – as part of a major new charity initiative launched by SA Rugby on Tuesday.
SA Rugby mourns the passing of former player, coach and administrator, Piet van Wyk, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, 14 May at his home in Kimberley. He was 79 years old.
This typically tough South African Vodacom Super Rugby derby ended in a 21-19 win for the Vodacom Bulls over their neighbours from the south, the Cats, which comprised of players from the Lions, Cheetahs and Griquas in those years.
News
Wiese thrilled to be back with Boks along with his brotherSpringbok No 8 Jasper Wiese was thrilled to be back in the national squad after three months on the sidelines with a neck injury, and said on Thursday being in the group with his brother, Cobus, made his comeback even more special.
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SARU, SuperSport and SABC align to broadcast Bok Test match to mark 1995 RWC winThe South African Rugby Union (SARU), SuperSport and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), on Thursday announced a broadcast agreement between the two media houses, to enable the SABC to broadcast the forthcoming second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match between the Springboks and Italy.
Partner News
SA Rugby and Hyundai join forces to drive the BoksSA Rugby and Hyundai Automotive South Africa announced on Thursday that they had expanded their historic four-year rugby and automotive collaboration, which will now also include the Springboks and all other national teams.
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Boks expecting Italy to come out firing in PretoriaSpringbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi and flyhalf Handre Pollard both sounded warning bells on Wednesday about the challenge they will face against Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Team announcement
Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against ItalyVincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse Kriel captaining the side for the first time in a Test.