SA Rugby President Mark Alexander has extended glowing congratulations to Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus, who received the prestigious National Order of Ikhamanga in Gold from the Presidency on Tuesday.
Mark Alexander has pledged to make “hard calls” in the interests of player welfare after being reappointed for a fourth and final term as president of SA Rugby.
Home to some of the biggest names in world rugby, Sharks coach JP Pietersen took a moment to honour the players leaving the club, paying tribute to those who helped shape the team during his first year in charge. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi scored two tries in his final Hollywoodbets Sharks appearance, receiving a standing
Siya Kolisi brought his Sharks career to a fitting close with a brace of tries, while debutant Vusi Moyo delivered a standout performance, contributing 15 points and scoring a try of his own.
Willie le Roux has never been the loudest player on the field, nor the most universally appreciated, but few South African rugby players of the professional era can match the depth of his contribution to the game.
As South African rugby icon Siya Kolisi prepares to play his final match for Sharks against Zebre Parma in a United Rugby Championship clash at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday, he has reflected on his time at the club, admitting it pains him to leave without winning a major trophy.
“A $1.3 Billion Profit”: SA Rugby Bosses Issue Massive Reality Check Over McKenzie’s World Cup Dream
Following comments from South African Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie declaring that he “will not rest” until the Rugby World Cup returns to South Africa, SA Rugby president Mark Alexander and CEO Rian Oberholzer have responded cautiously, highlighting the enormous financial and infrastructural demands involved in hosting the global showpiece.
The Lions have confirmed that Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye will serve an 18-month ban following an anti-doping violation.
SA Rugby spent a quarter of its total income directly on the Springboks, Springbok Women, Blitzboks, Junior Springboks and other national teams in 2025, according to the Annual Financial Statements presented to member unions at Thursday’s Annual General Meeting in Cape Town.