The world came to South Africa in 1995 for what was a truly spectacular RWC - the last of the amateur era - and who will ever forget the late Nelson Mandela handing Francois Pienaar the Webb Ellis Cup in Johannesburg? Test your knowledge with our latest quiz.
Pool victories over Australia, who came to South Africa as defending champions, Romania and Canada were followed by the knock-outs, where the Springboks beat Western Samoa, France and ultimately the brilliant All Blacks to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time. Click on the link and take the quiz.
Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi was adamant that he would continue giving everything he can on the field to maintain h...
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see...
Springbok lock Jean Kleyn, who will make his first appearance in the Springbok jersey since the Rugby World Cup final la...
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made five changes to his starting team for their Test against the Springboks at the ...
Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Te...
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Far from sorting out the usual logistics, planning daily schedules and easing the team into high performance mode, Blitzbok team manager Ashley Evert is locked down in Stellenbosch, spending valuable time with his family and catching up on hobbies and interests.
The rugby industry has agreed in principle a wide-ranging plan to cut between R700 million to R1 billion from its budget over the next eight months to ensure the post-COVID-19 viability of the sport through an Industry Financial Impact Plan (IFIP).
SA Rugby has confirmed the cancellation of a number of events and continued contingency planning for others in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic it was announced on Tuesday, following extensive consultation between members of the local rugby industry.
As a rugby player, Pieter-Steph du Toit is used to dealing with exciting highs and unfortunate lows, and the last two seasons have been prime examples of the ebb and flow of life for a top sportsman.
The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series kicked off late in 1999, meaning it's coming of age this year. In this time, the Blitzboks have provided many highs - why not test your knowledge (and burn a few minutes during lockdown) on this great team.
With the Guinness PRO14 competition suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19, the Toyota Cheetahs have turned their focus to conditioning during the nationwide lockdown in South Africa, with an eye on being in the best possible shape should they return to the field.
Five months after their magnificent Rugby World Cup triumph in Japan, Siya Kolisi and his Springbok teammates will talk viewers through the final as part of a Freedom Day rugby special on SuperSport.
In 2007, the Vodacom Bulls became the first SA team to lift the Vodacom Super Rugby trophy - then still Super 14 - when they beat the Cell C Sharks with a last-minute Bryan Habana try in Durban.
The Brumbies flew to Pretoria in 2013 for a tough Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final, and caused a big upset against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people worldwide indoors, halting everyday life as we know it, and Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi is keeping strictly to his home workout schedule in Durban during the period of lockdown in South Africa, while also dabbling in a bit of music.
Far from sorting out the usual logistics, planning daily schedules and easing the team into high performance mode, Blitzbok team manager Ashley Evert is locked down in Stellenbosch, spending valuable time with his family and catching up on hobbies and interests.
With the Guinness PRO14 competition suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19, the Toyota Cheetahs have turned their focus to conditioning during the nationwide lockdown in South Africa, with an eye on being in the best possible shape should they return to the field.
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Fassi wants to stay after fighting his way backSpringbok fullback Aphelele Fassi was adamant that he would continue giving everything he can on the field to maintain his place in the Springbok squad after seeing very little action for the national team in the three years since he made his Test debut in 2021.
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Nche rested against Wales, Louw to start in CardiffSpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead prop, while Thomas du Toit will move to loosehead.
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Kleyn: “A dog in the corner is always dangerous”Springbok lock Jean Kleyn, who will make his first appearance in the Springbok jersey since the Rugby World Cup final last year, was delighted to be back in the team and warned that Wales would be “dangerous” a prospect when the teams meet in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Wales name team for Bok Test in CardiffWales head coach Warren Gatland has made five changes to his starting team for their Test against the Springboks at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
Team announcement
Hendrikse brothers at halfback for Wales finaleJaden and Jordan Hendrikse – the 36th set of Springbok brothers – have been paired at halfback for the season’s final Test against Wales in the last match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
