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October 28, 2019
Match stats: Boks outmuscle Wales in RWC

The Springboks missed just 10 tackles for an amazing 94% defensive success rate in their 19-16 Rugby World Cup semi-final victory over Wales in Yokohama on Sunday.

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Erasmus credits players for RWC final appearance

Rassie Erasmus heaped praise on his Springbok players for carrying South Africa to a third Rugby World Cup final in an achingly tense semi-final with Wales in Yokohama on Sunday.

Extra seating creates another chance to grab CT7s tickets

Additional tickets to South Africa's best live sporting event, the HSBC Cape Town Sevens, will be available on general sale through Computicket (website and outlets) from 09h00 on Monday morning, 28 October

Kolisi: “This means so much to us”

Captain Siya Kolisi thanked South Africa for its support of the Springbok team and reflected on the importance of the nail-biting, 19-16, Rugby World Cup semi-final victory over Wales at the Yokohama International Stadium on Sunday.

Live updates: RWC semi-final - Springboks v Wales

Live updates from the second Rugby World Cup semi-final between the Springboks and Wales in Japan, which kicks off at 11h00 (SA time, 18h00 local).

Post-match reaction from Yokohama

Hear from Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard after the Boks' 19-16 win over Wales in the second RWC semi-final over Wales.

“Are you bluffing” – Erasmus gives his gameplan to media

The Springboks will use the same gameplan and “probably” bring Cheslin Kolbe into the match-day 23 for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against England on Saturday, or will they?

Kings without injured Catrakilis for three weeks

The Isuzu Southern Kings were dealt a massive blow when they lost their kingpin and flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis to injury during Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 defeat at the hands of Italian side Benetton.

Jérôme Garcès to referee Rugby World Cup 2019 final

World Rugby has announced that Jérôme Garcès will become the first Frenchman to referee the Rugby World Cup final when he takes charge of the match between England and the Springboks at International Stadium Yokohama on Saturday, 2 November.

Rugby World Cup Sevens coming to Cape Town in 2022

Cape Town has been named by World Rugby as host venue for the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens.

Ferreira extends his stay with Munster

Former Emirates Lions defence coach, JP Ferreira, will remain at Irish Guinness PRO14 team Munster until 2022 after signing a two-year contract extension with the club.

Erasmus credits players for RWC final appearance

Rassie Erasmus heaped praise on his Springbok players for carrying South Africa to a third Rugby World Cup final in an achingly tense semi-final with Wales in Yokohama on Sunday.

“Are you bluffing” – Erasmus gives his gameplan to media

The Springboks will use the same gameplan and “probably” bring Cheslin Kolbe into the match-day 23 for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against England on Saturday, or will they?

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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

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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

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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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