Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s potential return to the Sharks appears uncertain following reports that Racing 92 is seeking to recoup the significant transfer fee they paid for the two-time World Cup winner. Kolisi was rumoured to have express his desire to return to South Africa and play for the Sharks. Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus also
New Zealand Rugby has parted ways with assistant coach Leon MacDonald just weeks before their crucial Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks in South Africa. This unexpected move leaves All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson scrambling to find a replacement before the two-test series begins. In a statement released on Thursday, New Zealand Rugby expressed
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is excited to see winger Canan Moodie, prop Steven Kitshoff, and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse return to the squad that will face the All Blacks in two Rugby Championship matches. All three players were recalled after playing for the Blue Bulls, Stormers, and Sharks in the Currie Cup, respectively, having missed all
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has named a formidable squad to face the Springboks in two Rugby Championship matches at Ellis Park Stadium on 31 August and at DHL Stadium on 7 September. Dangerous players like Ardie Savea, Sam Cane, Rieko Ioane, Mark Tele’a, Sevu Reece, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Jordie Barrett, TJ Perenara, and
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has warned that the All Blacks typically elevate their performance against South Africa and that his team must be at their best for the upcoming two Test matches. The World Champions will host New Zealand at Ellis Park Stadium on 31 August before a rematch at DHL Stadium on 31 September.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has included three Rugby World Cup winners in the national squad for the first time this year as he welcomes back Steven Kitshoff (prop), Jaden Hendrikse (scrumhalf) and Canan Moodie (utility back) from injury for the Rugby Championship Tests against New Zealand. Erasmus has also recalled Jasper Wiese (No 8), Andre
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has expressed sympathy for Australia coach Joe Schmidt, acknowledging the challenges of rebuilding the Wallabies. Erasmus drew parallels with his own tenure, stating that when he took over the Springboks in 2018, “people in South Africa were burning jerseys.” These comments follow the Springboks’ 30-12 victory over Australia in a rain-soaked
Springbok star winger Cheslin Kolbe says they know the next two Rugby Championship matches will be tough, despite back-to-back victories over Australia. The Boks will host New Zealand in two eagerly anticipated clashes, starting at the iconic Ellis Park on 31 August and continuing at DHL Stadium on 7 September. The world champions currently top
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus lauded the players for stepping up under challenging circumstances in their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies to claim their second bonus-point win in as many weeks in Perth on Saturday. Traditionally, the Boks’ record in Australia is not great, but the 30-12 victory at Optus Stadium was South Africa’s