Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi has revealed that his move from French club, Racing 92 back to the Hollywoodbets Sharks was influenced by more than just his feelings, as the workload of playing for a foreign country and South Africa started to take a toll on his body. Kolisi, after months at the negotiating table, had
The Sharks are delighted to confirm that Siyamthanda Kolisi, the inspirational two-time winning Rugby World Cup Springbok captain will return home to join the Hollywoodbets Sharks upon completion of his current national duties. After spending a season abroad with Racing 92, Kolisi makes a welcome return home to his beloved South Africa. Commenting on his
With the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship (URC) season on the horizon, DHL Stormers coach, John Dobson said he’s thrilled with his team’s preparations ahead of the new campaign despite concerns over a growing injury list. Dobson, alongside Stormers Rugby CEO, Johan Le Roux addressed the media on Monday at the DHL Stadium outlining the team’s
The Springboks are expecting a fierce onslaught from the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship opener at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday (6:45) and lock RG Snyman and Grant Williams (scrumhalf) agreed that they would be tested across the board. The Boks arrived in Australia last week Thursday to acclimatise to the time zone
At a press conference held on Thursday at Durban’s Garden Court, Ireland coach Andy Farrell reiterated his belief that South Africa is the best team in the world, possibly even the greatest international rugby team ever. Farrell’s team fell short in the first Test against the powerful Springboks last weekend in Pretoria. This marked South
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard stressed the importance of a collective effort when South Africa faces Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday (17:00). The match marks the first of a two-Test series against their Six Nations rivals. Responding to suggestions about his crucial role as the starting team’s go-to kicker, Pollard emphasized everyone’s contribution. “My responsibility is
The Springboks are aiming for a historic three-peat at the Rugby World Cup, and coach Rassie Erasmus has emphasized the importance of maintaining national unity. Erasmus recently announced the squad for the upcoming two-test series against Ireland. The selection balances youth and experience, with an eye towards the 2027 tournament in Australia. As the reigning
The much-anticipated grudge match between the Springboks and Ireland is just weeks away, and coach Rassie Erasmus believes the pressure is firmly on the Irish. Ireland has dominated South Africa in recent meetings, winning the last three encounters. Their last victory came in the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. However,
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will delay announcing his squad for the upcoming series against Ireland until Tuesday due to a cancelled flight from London. The Springboks, following their 41-13 victory over Wales at Twickenham on Saturday, were originally scheduled to return to South Africa on Sunday night to prepare for the Castle Lager Incoming Series.