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Boks turn up the heat in Kagoshima

More than 6 000 Kagoshima locals turned out in sweltering temperatures to watch the Springboks put in an intense, sweat-soaked field session in now familiarly hot and humid conditions on Monday as the countdown to Rugby World Cup kick off began in earnest.

Video: Toyota FS Cheetahs win the Currie Cup Final

Highlights of the Currie Cup final between the Toyota Free State Cheetahs and Xerox Golden Lions from the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.

Nyakane expected to be fit for RWC opener

Trevor Nyakane is expected to be fit and available for selection for the Springboks’ opening Rugby World Cup match against New Zealand on 21 September, Springbok management confirmed on Sunday.

Vodacom Blue Bulls crowned SA Rugby U21 Champions

The Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21s overturned a 17-point deficit in a fine second-half display to clinch the SA Rugby U21 Championship title with a 33-27 victory against DHL Western Province at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Toyota Free State Cheetahs taste Currie Cup glory once again

The Toyota FS Cheetahs survived a strong second-half fightback from the Xerox Golden Lions in front of a passionate crowd of close to 39,000 fans in the Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein on Saturday, for a 31-28 victory in the final and their first title since 2016.

Boks give back in break from grueling preparation

The Springboks gave back to an enthusiastic and welcoming Kagoshima community on Wednesday, with a number of school and government visits on a rest day from training.

Powell to tweak and experiment at Oktoberfest7s in Germany

Neil Powell named a strong and experienced South African side to travel to Germany next week for the Oktoberfest7s in Munich on 21-22 September.

What do DTH, CJ and WP have in common?

All 20 squads for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup have been announced and looking at the 558 players named in the 18 non-African teams for the biggest showpiece in world rugby, a number of names sound familiar.

SA teams raring to go as Guinness PRO14 season approaches

Experienced Toyota Cheetahs and Springbok scrumhalf, Ruan Pienaar, and Isuzu Southern Kings lock, JC Astle, were thrilled at the prospect of the 2019/20 Guinness PRO14 season kicking off in two weeks’ time and said their teams were ready to get down to business.

“Today, we can feel the RWC is here,” says Erasmus

The Springboks woke up in Japan for a 12th morning today, but felt the Rugby World Cup atmosphere for the first time properly, Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby at SA Rugby told the team’s ‘arrival’ press conference in Kagoshima on Friday lunchtime.

Boks turn up the heat in Kagoshima

More than 6 000 Kagoshima locals turned out in sweltering temperatures to watch the Springboks put in an intense, sweat-soaked field session in now familiarly hot and humid conditions on Monday as the countdown to Rugby World Cup kick off began in earnest.

Boks give back in break from grueling preparation

The Springboks gave back to an enthusiastic and welcoming Kagoshima community on Wednesday, with a number of school and government visits on a rest day from training.

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History made as first Springboks store opens doors

A new chapter in South African rugby history will be written on Friday when the first ever Springbok store opens its doors at 09h00 in the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg.

 
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SARU, SuperSport and SABC align to broadcast Bok Test match to mark 1995 RWC win

The South African Rugby Union (SARU), SuperSport and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), on Thursday announced a broadcast agreement between the two media houses, to enable the SABC to broadcast the forthcoming second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match between the Springboks and Italy.

 
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SA Rugby and Hyundai join forces to drive the Boks

SA Rugby and Hyundai Automotive South Africa announced on Thursday that they had expanded their historic four-year rugby and automotive collaboration, which will now also include the Springboks and all other national teams.

 
July 03, 2025

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World Rugby evolves Six Point Plan on Player Welfare

World Rugby announced the next evolution of the international federation’s Six Point Plan on player welfare on Tuesday. The original plan, which came into effect in 2021, has been the driving force behind a host of player welfare improvements which have led global sport.

 
July 01, 2025

Partner News

SA Rugby and Klipdrift extend partnership for four more years

SA Rugby has announced a renewed and expanded partnership with Klipdrift for a further four years, with the iconic South African brand becoming the official brandy sponsor of the Springboks, Springbok Women, and national sevens teams.

 
June 25, 2025

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