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April 4, 2020
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: 2001 Semi-final in Durban

The Cell C Sharks were just too strong for the Cats and won this all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final by 30-12 in Durban.

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Hot-stepping Springbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe became the first backline player since 2013 to take the prestigious SA Ru...

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Coaches share knowledge with ground-breaking webinar series

In a ground-breaking initiative piloted by SA Rugby’s Rugby Department, the Springbok and Blitzbok coaches have started to share their expertise online and in real time with a large number of coaches across the country, during the COVID-19 lockdown period.

Quiz: Springbok Centurions Part 2

Six Springboks have worn the Green and Gold in more than 100 Tests - this is our second quiz to test your knowledge and see how well you know them.

Rugby completes contingency planning to save the sport

All elements of the South African rugby ‘industry’ have come together in an unprecedented act of unity to prepare a long-term strategy to combat the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quiz: Six sublime weeks in Japan in 2019

A little more than five months ago, the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup in Japan after a brilliant campaign led by Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi. See how well you remember those glorious six weeks - take our quiz!

World Rugby issues breakdown law application guideline

World Rugby has issued a law application guideline for the breakdown following the Executive Committee's approval of recommendations by the specialist breakdown working group.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 15: “It feels good to help others”

Springbok Women’s No 8 Aseza Hele may not be directly on the frontline in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but being in the essential services industry, she admits it feels good to help others in these challenging times.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 16: Care for the elderly and frail

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is an avid runner, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown in South Africa, he has had to come up with some rather ingenious plans to keep fit, but also to keep working as they prepare for the rest of the season.

Get to know the Imbokodo – Part One

The Springbok Women's Sevens team were due to contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series tournament in Stellenbosch last weekend, but instead the Imbokodo found themselves in lockdown, like all other sports teams.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 17: Building and backyard camping?

As a scrumhalf, one would expect Tayla Kinsey to be creative, but this Springbok Women’s player admits she has surprised even herself during lockdown by training with bricks as barbell weights and trying to use a tent to design a kicking net.

Rugby heroes take on gamers in Vodacom Super Cup Series

Vodacom Esports is about to take gaming to the next level as South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby stars swop their line drives for hard drives and take on the country’s top gamers in the new Vodacom Super Cup Series in partnership with Mettlestate.

Coaches share knowledge with ground-breaking webinar series

In a ground-breaking initiative piloted by SA Rugby’s Rugby Department, the Springbok and Blitzbok coaches have started to share their expertise online and in real time with a large number of coaches across the country, during the COVID-19 lockdown period.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 15: “It feels good to help others”

Springbok Women’s No 8 Aseza Hele may not be directly on the frontline in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but being in the essential services industry, she admits it feels good to help others in these challenging times.

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The history between the Boks and the BaaBaas

The Springboks will meet the Barbarians for the first time since 2016 – and for the first time ever in South Africa – when the teams do battle in Cape Town later today.

 
June 28, 2025

News

Retiring Simmers lauded for distinguished career

SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander and Springbok Women’s Sevens head coach Renfred Dazel praised the contribution of Mathrin Simmers, South Africa’s most experienced women’s sevens player, after she decided to hang up her boots.

 
June 27, 2025

News

Kolbe, Roos step up to clinch top SA Rugby Awards

Hot-stepping Springbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe became the first backline player since 2013 to take the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year title at a glittering SA Rugby Awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre in Cape Town on Thursday evening, while Nadine Roos took home the top women’s award for a second time.

 
March 13, 2025

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SA Rugby and Erasmus pay tribute to Kitshoff

SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander and Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus paid tribute to double Rugby World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff following the announcement on Tuesday that he had decided to retire from the game after suffering a serious neck injury last year.

 
February 25, 2025

News

Nominees revealed for SA Rugby Awards 2024

World Rugby’s Men’s 15s Player of the Year for 2024, Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit, is one of five nominees for SA Rugby’s Men’s Player of the Year for the past season, along with Damian De Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Ox Nche.

 
December 20, 2024

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