Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote hails impact of U18 tournament
The annual Under-18 International Series is an invaluable platform for the country's top schoolboy young talent, says Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote.
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Nadine Roos backing Bok Women to turn the tables on Brazil in World Cup opener
Springbok Women's utility back Nadine Roos believes her side can set the tone at the 2025 Rugby World Cup by beating Brazil when the two nations meet in their Pool A opener on Sunday.
Read MoreDouble World Cup winner Makazole Mapimpi called up to Boks
Following the injury to Kurt-Lee Arendse, veteran Springbok winner Makazole Mapimpi has been drafted into the Springboks Rugby Championship squad.
Read MoreEmbarrassed Rassie Erasmus vows to find solution after Wallaby loss
Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus described the sombre team mood when they met on Monday morning following their loss to Australia in their Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.
Read MoreJesse Kriel takes charge as Boks hit by injuries
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has backed Jesse Kriel as the ideal man to lead the side following what he called an embarrassing defeat to Australia in the Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.
Read MoreSpringboks face fresh injury hurdle with Kolisi, Arendse and Pieter-Steph ruled out
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed on Monday that Siya Kolisi was one of four players injured in Saturday's defeat to the Wallabies in Johannesburg.
Read MoreSiya Kolisi ready to bring his own style to Bok No 8 role against Wallabies
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he'll make subtle adjustments but intends to approach the No 8 role in Saturday's Test against the Wallabies with the strengths that have come to define his game.
Read MoreSpringbok Women fired up for Rugby World Cup as De Bruin targets historic play-off run
As the Springbok Women prepared to depart for the Rugby World Cup in England on Thursday, performance coach Swys de Bruin said the team is ready for their most significant tournament in three years.
Read MoreSA v Australia: 33 years of iconic sporting moments
From World Cup triumphs and heartaches to cricketing heroics, few sporting rivalries compare with South Africa against Australia.
Read MoreFOM, Kolisi Foundation’s new Drop Goal campaign empowers women’s rugby
Freedom of Movement’s (FOM) new Drop Goal campaign aims to support women’s rugby by driving grassroots development in local communities ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, which kicks off in England on 22 August.
Read MoreAphelele Fassi excited to add goal-kicking to his arsenal for Wallabies Test
Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi is ready to take on a new role in the team after being identified as a possible goal-kicking solution against Australia.
Read MoreOx Nche preparing for physical Test against battle-hardened Wallabies
Springbok prop Ox Nche and fullback Aphelele Fassi are expecting a physical encounter against Australia in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.
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