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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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RIP Piet James Pretorius (1930-2023)...

Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former national player Piet James Pretorius, who sadly pas...

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SA Rugby on Thursday announced the appointment of experienced sport and government executive, Mr Max Fuzani, as the new ...

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Match officials confirmed for mid-year Tests...

Five referees who have been included on the Rugby World Cup 2023 match official panel have been appointed to take charge...

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Lower tackle height law trials for community rugby...

The World Rugby Council has unanimously approved a recommendation on Thursday that unions participate in trials of a low...

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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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SA Rugby president condemns abuse of match officials

Rugby club members who abuse or assault referees should expect to be banned from the game and action taken against their clubs, said Mr Mark Alexander, president of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday.

 
May 31, 2023

Obituary

RIP Piet James Pretorius (1930-2023)

Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former national player Piet James Pretorius, who sadly passed away over the weekend at the age of 92, as probably one of the oldest former SARU players.

 
May 22, 2023

News

SA Rugby appoints new administrator to WPRFU

SA Rugby on Thursday announced the appointment of experienced sport and government executive, Mr Max Fuzani, as the new administrator of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU). He succeeds Rian Oberholzer, who was appointed interim CEO of SA Rugby in March, having held the position of administrator at WPRFU since October 2021.

 
May 18, 2023

News

Match officials confirmed for mid-year Tests

Five referees who have been included on the Rugby World Cup 2023 match official panel have been appointed to take charge of the Springboks’ Castle Lager Rugby Championship and RWC warm-up Tests in the build-up to the international extravaganza in France in September and October.

 
May 16, 2023

News

Lower tackle height law trials for community rugby confirmed

The World Rugby Council has unanimously approved a recommendation on Thursday that unions participate in trials of a lower tackle height in community rugby.

 
May 12, 2023

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