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October 27, 2019
Live updates: RWC semi-final - Springboks v Wales

Live updates from the second Rugby World Cup semi-final between the Springboks and Wales in Japan, which kicks off at 11h00 (SA time, 18h00 local).

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Davidson returns to SA for Boks’ season opener...

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2
SA Rugby welcomes Hyundai as Junior and Youth Week...

SA Rugby is proud to announce a landmark four-year partnership agreement with Hyundai Automotive South Africa, the popul...

3
SA Rugby renews and extends Spur partnership...

SA Rugby and Spur have renewed their partnership for the next four years, with the famous South African restaurant group...

4
SA Rugby pays tribute to Norman Mbiko (1945-2025)...

SA Rugby mourns the passing of Norman Mbiko, the last captain of the African Springboks and a former head coach of the B...

5
Tribute to Gys Pitzer (1939-2025)...

SA Rugby mourns the passing of former Springbok hooker Gys Pitzer, who left an indelible mark on South African rugby wit...

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Ill-discipline costs Toyota Cheetahs against Connacht

Ill-discipline denied the Toyota Cheetahs their fourth Guinness PRO14 victory on Saturday as a red card and a series of penalties conceded late in their clash against Connacht at the Sportsground in Galway saw them succumb to a 24-22 defeat.

“This is for you South Africa” – Kolisi

The Springboks go into tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales knowing that this is much more than just two groups of grown men chasing an oval ball around a rugby field in Japan.

Blitzboks edged by Ireland in final of Athlete's Factory 7s

The Springbok Sevens team suffered a disappointing 21-5 defeat to Ireland in the final of the Athlete's Factory International 7s in Chester on Saturday after dominating all in the preceding five matches of the tournament.

Ruthless England shock All Blacks in RWC semi-final

England powered to one of the most memorable triumphs in their rugby history in Yokohama on Saturday, washing away years of disappointment and near-misses against New Zealand by finally defeating and dethroning the champions on the biggest RWC stage, by 19-7.

Too little too late for Isuzu Southern Kings in Italy

It was a case of too little too late for the Isuzu Southern Kings on Saturday as they went down 36-30 against Italian club, Benetton, at Stadio Monigo in Treviso despite staging a late fightback with three tries in 15 minutes.

Erasmus turns his eyes to England

What will be a 63-day odyssey through Japan for the Springboks entered its concluding phase on Monday when the team moved base for one last time, returning to the Tokyo Bay hotel – the team’s home for the opening pool game five weeks ago.

Match stats: Boks outmuscle Wales in RWC

The Springboks missed just 10 tackles for an amazing 94% defensive success rate in their 19-16 Rugby World Cup semi-final victory over Wales in Yokohama on Sunday.

Roux makes three changes to SA U19 team for Tbilisi tour

Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux made three changes to his squad for South Africa U19 team’s tour to Georgia in November as Emile van Heerden, Celimpilo Gumede and Evan Roos were forced to withdraw due Vodacom Super Rugby commitments with the Cell C Sharks.

Video: Rassie Erasmus on the Boks' transition

Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby, talks about what it means being a Springbok and the transition of the team since he took over the coaching duties.

“Are you bluffing” – Erasmus gives his gameplan to media

The Springboks will use the same gameplan and “probably” bring Cheslin Kolbe into the match-day 23 for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against England on Saturday, or will they?

Ill-discipline costs Toyota Cheetahs against Connacht

Ill-discipline denied the Toyota Cheetahs their fourth Guinness PRO14 victory on Saturday as a red card and a series of penalties conceded late in their clash against Connacht at the Sportsground in Galway saw them succumb to a 24-22 defeat.

Erasmus turns his eyes to England

What will be a 63-day odyssey through Japan for the Springboks entered its concluding phase on Monday when the team moved base for one last time, returning to the Tokyo Bay hotel – the team’s home for the opening pool game five weeks ago.

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Davidson returns to SA for Boks’ season opener

Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will return to South Africa for the Springboks’ first Test of the 2025 season when they take on Italy in Pretoria on Saturday, 5 July.

 
May 01, 2025

Partner News

SA Rugby welcomes Hyundai as Junior and Youth Week sponsor

SA Rugby is proud to announce a landmark four-year partnership agreement with Hyundai Automotive South Africa, the popular automotive brand, as the new official vehicle of South Africa’s junior national teams and the FNB Youth Week rugby tournaments.

 
April 30, 2025

Partner News

SA Rugby renews and extends Spur partnership

SA Rugby and Spur have renewed their partnership for the next four years, with the famous South African restaurant group extending their sponsorship to not only include the Springboks, but also the women’s, junior and sevens teams in green and gold.

 
April 29, 2025

Obituary

SA Rugby pays tribute to Norman Mbiko (1945-2025)

SA Rugby mourns the passing of Norman Mbiko, the last captain of the African Springboks and a former head coach of the Blitzboks, who passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning at the age of 79 after a long illness.

 
April 22, 2025

Obituary

Tribute to Gys Pitzer (1939-2025)

SA Rugby mourns the passing of former Springbok hooker Gys Pitzer, who left an indelible mark on South African rugby with his dedication, skill, and passion for the game.

 
April 18, 2025

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