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October 28, 2019
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.

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Erasmus credits players for RWC final appearance

Rassie Erasmus heaped praise on his Springbok players for carrying South Africa to a third Rugby World Cup final in an achingly tense semi-final with Wales in Yokohama on Sunday.

Extra seating creates another chance to grab CT7s tickets

Additional tickets to South Africa's best live sporting event, the HSBC Cape Town Sevens, will be available on general sale through Computicket (website and outlets) from 09h00 on Monday morning, 28 October

Kolisi: “This means so much to us”

Captain Siya Kolisi thanked South Africa for its support of the Springbok team and reflected on the importance of the nail-biting, 19-16, Rugby World Cup semi-final victory over Wales at the Yokohama International Stadium on Sunday.

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).

Post-match reaction from Yokohama

Hear from Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard after the Boks' 19-16 win over Wales in the second RWC semi-final over Wales.

“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?

Kings without injured Catrakilis for three weeks

The Isuzu Southern Kings were dealt a massive blow when they lost their kingpin and flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis to injury during Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 defeat at the hands of Italian side Benetton.

Jérôme Garcès to referee Rugby World Cup 2019 final

World Rugby has announced that Jérôme Garcès will become the first Frenchman to referee the Rugby World Cup final when he takes charge of the match between England and the Springboks at International Stadium Yokohama on Saturday, 2 November.

Rugby World Cup Sevens coming to Cape Town in 2022

Cape Town has been named by World Rugby as host venue for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens.

Ferreira extends his stay with Munster

Former Emirates Lions defence coach, JP Ferreira, will remain at Irish Guinness PRO14 team Munster until 2022 after signing a two-year contract extension with the club.

Erasmus credits players for RWC final appearance

Rassie Erasmus heaped praise on his Springbok players for carrying South Africa to a third Rugby World Cup final in an achingly tense semi-final with Wales in Yokohama on Sunday.

“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?

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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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