Slow start costly for the Springboks in Auckland
The Springboks’ hopes of extending their unbeaten record in New Zealand to a third match foundered on a masterclass in finishing from the All Blacks as the home team cruised to a 35-20 (halftime 20-3) Castle Lager Rugby Championship victory in Auckland.

Boks rue woeful start in New Zealand defeat
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber lamented his team’s hesitant start in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test that paved the way to a 35-20 (halftime 20-3) defeat in Auckland.

Highlights: Boks go down in Auckland
Relive the action as the All Blacks beat the Springboks in Auckland on Saturday to retain the Freedom Cup and move to the top of the standings in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship.

Brave Junior Boks bag bronze in Athlone
The Junior Springboks delivered a masterful defensive display to beat England by 22-15 (half-time 22-15) and finish their campaign on a high by claiming the bronze medal at the World Rugby U20 Championship on a mild and windless Friday evening at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.

Boks gearing up for massive battle against NZ
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and hooker Bongi Mbonambi made it clear on Friday that they expected a massive battle against the All Blacks at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday in the second round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, but they said they were ready for the challenge.

Nhleko: Junior Boks’ effort rewarded
Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko praised his South African U20 squad's effort on Friday when they outplayed England to win the bronze final of the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championships, with France taking the title for a third successive time by beating Ireland in the final.

Home ground advantage crucial in First Division
Home ground advantage could be crucial for the four hosting teams when the sixth round of the Women’s First Division takes place on Saturday.

#BokFriday to unite SA in Boks’ momentous year
The Springboks are asking the entire South African nation to literally ‘gear up’ for a display of unity and pride in support of the national team’s campaign to deliver joy and hope to the country in another momentous Rugby World Cup year.

Boks preparing for a testing battle against NZ
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk warned that his team had to be “switched on” for the full 80 minutes in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday in the second round of the southern hemisphere showpiece.

Junior Boks eye redemption and podium place
The Junior Springboks are excited and keen to deliver a performance that will leave a legacy for the 2023 team when they face England at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town in the World Rugby U20 Championship third place playoff on Friday.