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October 28, 2019
Video: Rassie Erasmus on the Boks' transition

Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby, talks about what it means being a Springbok and the transition of the team since he took over the coaching duties.

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Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, and Springbok Women’s assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt paid his cond...

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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?

General

Obituary

RIP Bevin Fortuin (1979-2025)

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, expressed his condolences on behalf of South African rugby and paid tribute to former Springbok fullback Bevin Fortuin, who sadly passed away on Thursday at the age of 46.

 
September 12, 2025

Obituary

RIP Jan Boland Coetzee (1945-2025)

The President of SA Rugby, Mr Mark Alexander, expressed condolences to the family and friends of former Springbok flanker Johannes Hermanus Hugo Coetzee, better known as “Jan Boland”, who passed away on Friday morning following illness.

 
September 12, 2025

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

SA Rugby becomes shareholder in the Vodacom URC

The United Rugby Championship confirmed on Wednesday that the South African Rugby Union has become the league’s sixth shareholder, joining the Irish, Italian, Scottish, and Welsh rugby unions, along with CVC Capital Partners, as shareholders in Pro Rugby Championship DAC, the company that operates the league.

 
September 03, 2025

News

SA Rugby grateful for SA Sport Awards recognition

Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, said on Monday the national governing body was grateful and humbled with the recognition as National Federation of the Year at the 18th annual South African Sport Awards, while Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus received a Ministerial Excellence Award.

 
August 26, 2025

Obituary

RIP Daphne Scheepers (1984 to 2025)

Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, and Springbok Women’s assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt paid his condolences to the family of former Springbok Women’s midfielder Daphne Scheepers, who passed away on Saturday.

 
August 25, 2025

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