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November 4, 2019
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Check out these great angles, captured by incredible technology from Canon, showing the superb skills that led to Makazole Mapimpi's tr against England in the RWC final.

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The South African Rugby Union (SARU), SuperSport and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), on Thursday anno...

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Video: Highlights of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final

Short form highlights of England v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2019 final.

Boks collect three World Rugby awards to cap stellar year

A stellar year for the Springboks was triumphantly crowned on Sunday evening when the team collected the three top awards in the World Rugby Awards at a glittering event in Tokyo.

“Now for the British & Irish Lions” – Erasmus

The 2021 tour of South Africa by the British & Irish Lions was already in the sights of Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby, even as the first champagne corks were being popped following Saturday’s emphatic Rugby World Cup victory over England (32-12).

SA sides learn "tough lessons" in trying conditions

The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings learned “tough lessons” in the testing northern hemisphere conditions in the Guinness PRO14 over the weekend, with both sides suffering defeats in their second tour matches.

Springboks crowned 2019 RWC champions

The Springboks are Rugby World Cup champions again after demolishing England in a magnificent final in Yokohama on Saturday, winning comfortably by 32-12.

UPDATED: RWC-winning Springboks’ arrival in South Africa

The 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squad are due to arrive back in South Africa on a number of flights from Japan over a two day period between Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November.

Springboks humbled by superb support in SA

“Humbled and over-awed” – that was the reaction of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi when the newly-crowned RWC champions were welcomed back to SA by thousands of supporters, government officials and media at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Springbok Trophy Tour – Gauteng Route for Thursday

The Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour kicks off in Gauteng on Thursday when they will travel through parts of Pretoria, Johannesburg and Soweto, parading the Webb Ellis Cup from an open-top bus.

Legendary Springbok “Beast” retires at the top

Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok legend, Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has announced his retirement from international rugby.

“Thank you Springboks, thank you South Africa”

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to the Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squad for their amazing feat in Japan, as well as all of South Africa for supporting the men in green and gold as they reached rugby’s ultimate summit.

Video: Highlights of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final

Short form highlights of England v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2019 final.

UPDATED: RWC-winning Springboks’ arrival in South Africa

The 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squad are due to arrive back in South Africa on a number of flights from Japan over a two day period between Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November.

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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.

 
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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.

 
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