News, August 15, 2025

Mokwai: “Reality's kicked in and it feels wonderful”
It started as a dream more than a decade ago and on Friday morning when Nomsai Mokwai stepped out of the plane that carried the Springbok Women to England and saw the “Welcome to London-Heathrow” sign, she realised that dreams do come true.

News, August 15, 2025

Venter drafted onto Bok bench for Wessels
Springbok prop Boan Venter will provide front-row cover off the bench in Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against Australia after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team on Friday, following the withdrawal of Jan-Hendrik Wessels.

News, August 15, 2025

Successful World Rugby Educator course concludes in Kimberley
SA Rugby concluded a successful World Rugby Educator course in Kimberley, where nine participants from three provincial unions engaged in a comprehensive programme which equipped them with globally recognised methodologies to train and develop coaches at both junior and senior level within their respective communities.

News, August 14, 2025

Vd Merwe raring to go in biggest match of his career
Springbok wing Edwill van der Merwe admitted that facing the Wallabies on Saturday in the opening round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship was undoubtedly the biggest challenge in his Test career so far, and he was thrilled to play his first Test match at Ellis Park, his former home ground.

News, August 14, 2025

De Bruin: Bok Women ready to embrace opportunities
Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin described his team’s departure to the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England on Thursday as “the wrapped bicycle under the Christmas tree” and said they are well prepared for their most significant tournament in three years.

Carling Currie Cup, August 14, 2025

The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #19
The fourth round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off on Friday at 15h00 in Kimberley, where Suzuki Griquas will be eager to increase their points tally when they host the winless Hollywoodbets Sharks XV.

Partner News, August 14, 2025

SA Rugby and Vodacom expand decades long partnership
SA Rugby and Vodacom have expanded their partnership, which dates back to 1995, with a historic new sponsorship deal as the first and exclusive official telecommunications partner to all the national teams and competitions.

Obituary, August 14, 2025

RIP Dawie Snyman (1949 to 2025)
Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, expressed his condolences and paid tribute to former Springbok utility back and successful Blitzbok and WP coach Dawie Snyman, who passed away on Thursday after an illness at the age of 76.

News, August 13, 2025

Boks expecting physical encounter against Australia
Springbok prop Ox Nche and fullback Aphelele Fassi are expecting a physical encounter against the Wallabies in Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park, but they stressed that the key for the Boks was to stick to their structures as they attempt to kickstart the competition on a strong note.

News, August 12, 2025

Kriel excited to face Aussies in Rugby Champs opener
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel said he was excited about facing the Wallabies in their opening round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday after an intense two-week conditioning camp.

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