Bok Stars Lead Nominations For SA Rugby Awards 2025
Malcolm Marx, who was named World Rugby’s Men’s 15s Player of the Year last year, is up against his Springbok team-mates Pieter-Steph du Toit, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Ox Nche and Jasper Wiese for the prestigious SA Rugby’s Men’s Player of the Year Award for 2025.
Robertson Departs As All Blacks Coach
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the departure of All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson just two years into his four-year contract.
Springbok World Cup Winning Lock Signs For English Side
Gloucester Rugby confirmed the acquisition of Springbok World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn for the 2026/2027 season.
Pietersen Admits Sharks Will Miss Etzebeth Due To A Ban
Sharks coach JP Pietersen says the experience of two-time Rugby World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth will be sorely missed as the lock serves a suspension that will keep him sidelined until March next year.
SA Rugby Pays Tribute To Lusanda Dumke
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Springbok Women captain Lusanda Dumke, who passed away in East London in the early hours of Tuesday morning following a battle with a rare gastric cancer. She was 29.
Saracens Pair Admit Sharks Will Pose Massive Challenge
Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall and player Andy Onyeama-Christie expressed their admiration for the Sharks, noting that despite the team’s difficult start, they still expected a major challenge from a strong, quality side.
SA Rugby Celebrate Progress And Success In 2025
Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, expressed immense pride and gratitude at the end of what has been a very good year for South African rugby during the General Meeting held in Cape Town on Friday.
Etzebeth Fate Disclosed As Enforcer Gets 12-Week Ban
Springbok and Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth was handed a 12-match ban after being found guilty of intentional contact with the eye of Wales flanker Alex Mann in South Africa’s 73-0 victory against Wales last Saturday.
Erasmus Extends Boks Contract Until 2031
Good news for South Africa: SA Rugby has announced that double Rugby World Cup–winning coach Rassie Erasmus has extended his contract for a further four years. This means Erasmus is now contracted for six years, taking him through to 2031.
Erasmus Welcomes Springboks’ Favourable RWC 2027 Pool Draw
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he is satisfied with South Africa’s Rugby World Cup 2027 pool draw as the team continues building towards a historic third consecutive world title.