Mapimpi: Boks Wary Of Threat Van der Merwe Poses
Makazole Mapimpi said the Springboks are wary of the threat Scotland’s South African-born flyer Duhan van der Merwe poses as they prepare to face their 2023 Rugby World Cup pool rivals for the first time since the international spectacle in France last year at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Sunday.
Mzansi Crushed As Kolisi Announces He Is Divorcing
South Africa has been shocked and saddened by the news of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and Rachel’s divorce. Kolisi and Rachel released a joint statement on Instagram Tuesday evening, announcing their mutual decision to end their marriage. The news comes just days after Kolisi was selected for the Springbok squad that will tour the United […]
Women Boks Wrap Up WXV2 Preparations With A Win Against Spain
Four tries in the second half by the Springbok Women secured a comprehensive 36-19 victory against Spain as they completed their World Rugby WXV2 preparations at the DHL Stadium on Thursday afternoon. The South Africans entered the clash on the back of an impressive 57-17 win over the Barbarians a fortnight ago. The two teams […]
Nyakane Haunts His Former Side As Sharks Edge Bulls
The Hollywood Bets Sharks booked themselves a spot in this year’s Currie Cup final after playing out to a dramatic 40-40 stalemate in extra time against the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday. However, the Sharks emerged victorious against the Bulls due to having scored the majority of tries. This was […]
Erasmus: The Break On Key Players Was Good Ahead Of Tough Season
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said the focus at the Johannesburg camp was to get the players back into the swing of things after many of them had a well-deserved 10-day break. Many key players including captain Siya Kolisi were released from camp before the Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein, and Erasmus stressed the importance […]
Alexander Praises Resilience Of SA Sevens Squad
SA Rugby president, Mr Mark Alexander, praised the resilience showed by the South African men’s sevens squad at the Olympic Games in Paris, where they won the bronze medal over the weekend, and said it was a guiding light to all back in South Africa. Mr Alexander hosted the Blitzboks for a team lunch to […]
Snyman Credits Players As Blitzboks Return To Olympic Podium
A second podium finish in three Olympic Games confirmed the Springbok Sevens team’s credentials as one of Team South Africa’s most valuable assets, when the Blitzboks showed tremendous courage and skill to claim bronze in Paris on Saturday. A semi-final loss against eventual gold medallists France did not break the South African spirit and the […]