Kitshoff and Mbonambi share tricks of the trade with Bok Women
Two experienced Springbok front rankers, Steven Kitshoff and Bongi Mbonambi, spent a productive session with the Springbok Women in Stellenbosch on Tuesday as part of the training squad’s preparations for the Rugby World Cup later this year in New Zealand.
‘Chasing the Sun’ now available internationally
‘Chasing the Sun’, the extraordinary documentary that traces the Springboks’ road to victory at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, is now available to stream to Showmax subscribers in the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Australia, New Zealand and selected other internationals markets.
Kolisi swaps Cape Town for Durban
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi lifted the lid on his future plans on Wednesday, when it was announced that he had signed a multi-year deal with the Cell C Sharks after spending 11 years in Cape Town with the DHL Stormers and Western Province.
RIP Muzilikazi Manyike (2000-2020)
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former SA Schools captain Muzilikazi “Muzi” Manyike, who sadly passed away recently at the age of only 20 years old.
Nhleko and Ngcobo promoted to head coach roles
SA Rugby has rejigged coaching roles in the Rugby Department – in Sevens and Junior Rugby – the governing body confirmed on Saturday.
Preparation fixtures announced to kick off 2021
SA Rugby announced the kick-off of the 2021 season with a number of preparation fixtures for eight provincial teams as national planning focuses on entry to the international Rainbow Cup and the Springboks’ forthcoming Test season, starting with the series against the British & Irish Lions.
Blitzboks out of Madrid tournaments
The Springbok Sevens team will not participate in the Madrid Sevens tournaments at Campo UCM Central later this month after the national government of Spain extended their COVID-19 related travel restrictions on a number of countries, including South Africa.
Eighteen nominees for Players Choice Awards '20
Four Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks and two Blitzboks are amongst the 18 players nominated by MyPlayers for accolades in their annual Players Choice Awards for 2020.
SA Rugby confirms resumption of schools and amateur rugby non-contact training
SA Rugby has given the green light to all amateur rugby – schools, clubs and associations – to resume with non-contact training according to specific safety conditions in view of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Players’ Fund measures its impact in 2020
The annual Impact Report published by the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund, released in February 2021, showcases some of the positive stories to come out of 2020, as well as commends all those who have helped them weather difficult times in their 40th anniversary year.