King Kolbe keen to keep on kicking

Cheslin Kolbe is relishing lining up in front of posts for the Springboks as the pocket rocket looks to push on from his latest milestone in the green and gold.    Kolbe marked his 50th Test cap in style on Saturday, scoring a trademark sidestepping try and slotting...

All Blacks reduce Boks’ rankings lead

The All Blacks have trimmed the Springboks’ lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings after the opening round of the Nations Championship. New Zealand’s 34-32 victory over an understrength France in Christchurch lifted their rating to 91.04 points, reducing South...
Watch: Rassie thanks Boks’ 16th warrior

Watch: Rassie thanks Boks’ 16th warrior

Rassie Erasmus shared this music video on X to show his appreciation for all the support from Springbok fans at Ellis Park and across South Africa this weekend. WATCH: De Villiers on ‘very special’ Bok debut Bit of an AI addict me, but really just wanted to say thank...

All Blacks wing ‘in the toilet, spewing’

Fehi Fineanganofo’s dream All Blacks debut came with an unexpected hurdle. The young wing admitted he was so nervous before Saturday’s Test against France that he vomited in the changing room. The 23-year-old made his first appearance for New Zealand during their...

Ahmed back to marshall Junior Boks’ attack

Yaqeen Ahmed returns from suspension in one of six changes for the Junior Boks ahead of their decisive Junior World Championship Pool A clash against Wales in Tbilisi. Four of the changes come in the backline as South Africa prepare for what is effectively a pool...

Mallett: Scoreline flattered Springboks

Nick Mallett believes the Springboks’ emphatic 45-21 victory over England did not fully reflect how competitive Saturday’s Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park was. While the Boks eventually pulled away, Mallett felt England remained firmly in the contest until...
More big selection calls for Rassie

More big selection calls for Rassie

Rassie Erasmus awaits news on several Springboks’ readiness to face Scotland, but is upbeat on his squad depth going forward after “destiny took charge” at Ellis Park. Erasmus provided an injury update ahead of the Nations Championship clash against the Scots at...
Wrong Damian named Man of the Match

Wrong Damian named Man of the Match

A post-match mix-up saw the wrong Springbok receive the Man of the Match award following Saturday’s 45-21 victory over England at Ellis Park. According to Rapport, the accolade was intended for fullback Damian Willemse after his standout performance in the Nations...

Bok fans can’t bank on cheaper tickets

SA Rugby says Springbok fans should not expect ticket prices to be reduced the week before a match. Tickets for the Boks’ Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park were slashed this week after slow sales. At one stage, only about 21,000 tickets had...