Boks prepared for quick turnaround to England Test
The Springboks are completely aware of the challenge presented by the short turnaround between their match on Sunday against Scotland and Saturday’s forthcoming Test against England in London, and are fully focused on ensuring that the players are fresh physically and mentally when the sides cross paths for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final.

New Junior Bok coach excited to get stuck in
Newly appointed Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote is excited about his new challenge and ready to roll up sleeves in preparation of laying the groundwork for what promises to be a busy season for the SA Under-20’s next year.

Women’s Premier Division to start early in 2025
A bumper women’s rugby season kicks off unusually early in January next year as all eyes turn towards the Rugby World Cup in England in August and September.

Boks reflect on “special” victory at Murrayfield
Kwagga Smith, who ran out for his 50th Test cap in the Springboks’ 32-15 victory against Scotland at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Sunday, and utility back Canan Moodie, who played his first Test at the iconic venue, reflected on the match on Monday, with both players describing the occasion as “special.”

Snyman sets goals as new 7s season is confirmed
The Springbok Sevens squad will start their 2025 HSBC SVNS campaign without three of their bronze medal-winning Olympic Games squad, while Blitzbok head coach Philip Snyman also looks to build squad depth in the next four-year cycle.

Four-try Boks grind out victory in Edinburgh
The Springboks eased to a ninth successive victory, 32-15 (halftime 19-9), over a combative but ultimately out-gunned Scotland in their opening match of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour at Murrayfield on a cold but dry Edinburgh afternoon.

Mixed emotions for Erasmus as Boks topple Scotland
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus experienced mixed emotions following the team’s 32-15 victory against Scotland in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour in Edinburgh on Sunday, saying that he would like the team to be more in sync as they continue to build their squad depth.

Springbok Women's Sevens Queens of Africa again
The Springbok Women's Sevens team overcame Kenya 19-10 in a hard-fought final of the Rugby Africa Women's Sevens in Ghana on Sunday to retain their continental crown and qualify for the World Rugby Challenger Series to be played next year.

Dazel: Mission accomplished in Ghana
It was a mixed bag of emotions for Springbok Women's Sevens coach Renfred Dazel in Accra, Ghana on Sunday after his squad bagged another Rugby Africa Women's Sevens title and by doing so, secured qualification for the World Rugby Challenger Series next year.

Boks ready for bruising encounter against Scotland
Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said they are preparing for a bruising 80-minute battle against Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday in the opening Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour, and agreed that it could be a proper grind.