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September 13, 2019
Video: Cheslin Kolbe, small man with a giant heart

Cheslin Kolbe has had to overcome many obstacles in his rugby career. The explosive wing with the magic feet opens up about how he first heard about his call-up to the Springbok team and chats about his debut try in the Green and Gold.

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Boks lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2022...

Three experienced Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi – were nominated for the coveted SA Rugby Play...

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SA teams will take European rugby to a new level...

Springbok star Handre Pollard believes the South African teams will take the Heineken Champions Cup to “a completely dif...

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A fertile breeding ground for international player...

One of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour this month – and the November ...

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Highlights: Boks' superb win at Twickenham...

Relive the action from the Springboks' first win over England at Twickenham in eight years as they delivered a mastercla...

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Boks reflect on positives from year-end tour...

Springbok flyhalf Damian Willemse and utility forward Franco Smith reflected on the positives from their Castle Lager Ou...

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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.

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.

Watch: Boks getting stuck in in Japan

Japan is no holiday for Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi and the Springboks. Check out this compilation of posts from our Twitter feed (@Springboks) to see what the boys have been up to in the Land of the Rising Sun, where the ninth Rugby World Cup kicks off next weekend.

A new chapter of Rugby World Cup history beckons Springboks

The first Asian Rugby World Cup was comparable to the first African Rugby World Cup in 1995 with a new Springbok team capable of writing its own history, the team’s official welcoming ceremony was told on Saturday evening in Tokyo.

Myners takes positives from Spain XV defeat

SA Select Women’s coach Eddie Myners was disappointed with his team’s 17-5 defeat against the Spain Invitational XV at the WJ de Wet Stadium in Despatch on Saturday, but he focused on the positives after a number of young players put up their hands at this level.

Boks ready for anything conditions can throw at them

Hot or cool, dry or wet; the Springboks were ready for anything Japan’s conditions could throw at them, Aled Walters, team head of athletic performance, told Rugby World Cup media on Sunday.

“Ready, set, go” - Boks raring for Saturday

The Springboks were all set for Saturday’s mammoth Rugby World Cup showdown with New Zealand: “We really couldn’t have prepared better,” said Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick in Tokyo on Monday.

Dayimani joined by familiar faces at Blitzboks camp

Hacjivah Dayimani joined the Springbok Sevens squad on Monday as the wider Blitzboks training group converged at their base at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport to start preparation for the 2019/20 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

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.

A new chapter of Rugby World Cup history beckons Springboks

The first Asian Rugby World Cup was comparable to the first African Rugby World Cup in 1995 with a new Springbok team capable of writing its own history, the team’s official welcoming ceremony was told on Saturday evening in Tokyo.

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Boks lead SA Rugby Awards nominations for 2022

Three experienced Springboks – Lukhanyo Am, Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi – were nominated for the coveted SA Rugby Player of the Year Award for 2022 for a second year running and will be up against Kurt-Lee Arendse and Frans Malherbe after the quintet of Boks earned the most votes in the nomination process.

 
December 14, 2022

European Professional Club Rugby

SA teams will take European rugby to a new level

Springbok star Handre Pollard believes the South African teams will take the Heineken Champions Cup to “a completely different level”, just as they have done with the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

 
December 06, 2022

Feature

A fertile breeding ground for international players

One of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Castle Lager Outgoing Tour this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played by the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in breeding players for successful roles in their national teams.

 
November 29, 2022

Highlights

Highlights: Boks' superb win at Twickenham
 
November 27, 2022

Reaction

Boks reflect on positives from year-end tour

Springbok flyhalf Damian Willemse and utility forward Franco Smith reflected on the positives from their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour as the Boks wrapped up their campaign with a strong 27-13 victory against England at Twickenham on Saturday, which saw them head back to South Africa with two impressive victories and two marginal defeats.

 
November 27, 2022

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