Trevor Nyakane is expected to be fit and available for selection for the Springboks’ opening Rugby World Cup match against New Zealand on 21 September, Springbok management confirmed on Sunday.
The tighthead prop sprained a knee during the 41-7 victory over Japan in Kumagaya on Friday and was limited to a 14-minute appearance.
Nyakane made a scheduled return to South Africa on Saturday to be with his wife for the birth of their child this week. He will arrive back in Japan on Friday.
SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer congratulated the Springboks, SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander, and the impressive list...
Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former SARU No 8 Terence Joseph Dean, who sadly passed awa...
The Springboks’ Rugby World Cup Trophy Blitz tour will continue in George on Sunday 14 April, when Manie Libbok and Marc...
The President of the South African Rugby Union, Mr Mark Alexander, paid tribute to former Springbok lock Piet Botha, who...
Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former national player John “Snowy” Stubbs, who passed awa...
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The Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21s overturned a 17-point deficit in a fine second-half display to clinch the SA Rugby U21 Championship title with a 33-27 victory against DHL Western Province at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The Toyota FS Cheetahs survived a strong second-half fightback from the Xerox Golden Lions in front of a passionate crowd of close to 39,000 fans in the Currie Cup final in Bloemfontein on Saturday, for a 31-28 victory in the final and their first title since 2016.
A shocked Springbok squad awoke to the news of the passing of Chester Williams, the 1995 Rugby World Cup winner on Saturday, as they continued their own World Cup journey in Japan.
DHL Western Province claimed a third consecutive SA Rugby Women’s Interprovincial A-Section title in searing heat at City Park in Cape Town on Saturday, beating Border 38-32 in a dramatic final.
The Phakisa Pumas retained their place in the Currie Cup Premier Division in 2020 as they raced away in the second half against the Down Touch Griffons for a 49-5 victory at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday night.
More than 6 000 Kagoshima locals turned out in sweltering temperatures to watch the Springboks put in an intense, sweat-soaked field session in now familiarly hot and humid conditions on Monday as the countdown to Rugby World Cup kick off began in earnest.
Japan is no holiday for Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi and the Springboks. Check out this compilation of posts from our Twitter feed (@Springboks) to see what the boys have been up to in the Land of the Rising Sun, where the ninth Rugby World Cup kicks off next weekend.
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer and assistant coach Lungisa Kama shared the players’ excitement ahead of Saturday’s match between the SA Select and Spain Invitational XV in Despatch and looked forward to seeing the youngsters in action.
Duane Vermeulen and Handre Pollard sat down to chat to Springbok Magazine ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Get more at www.springbokmagazine.com!
The 25th season of Vodacom Super Rugby season will kick off in South Africa on Friday, 31 January 2020 with a replay of the epic 2007 final between the Cell C Sharks and the Vodacom Bulls in Durban.
The Vodacom Blue Bulls Under-21s overturned a 17-point deficit in a fine second-half display to clinch the SA Rugby U21 Championship title with a 33-27 victory against DHL Western Province at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
More than 6 000 Kagoshima locals turned out in sweltering temperatures to watch the Springboks put in an intense, sweat-soaked field session in now familiarly hot and humid conditions on Monday as the countdown to Rugby World Cup kick off began in earnest.
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SA Rugby lauds impressive list of Awards nomineesSA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer congratulated the Springboks, SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander, and the impressive list of individuals who were recognised for their excellent achievements in 2023 by being nominated for the prestigious SA Sports Awards.
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RIP Terence Dean (1962-2024)Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former SARU No 8 Terence Joseph Dean, who sadly passed away last week after suffering a stroke at the age of 62.
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RWC “Trophy Blitz” hits George on SundayThe Springboks’ Rugby World Cup Trophy Blitz tour will continue in George on Sunday 14 April, when Manie Libbok and Marco van Staden will take the Webb Ellis Cup to the picturesque Southern Cape.
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RIP Piet Botha (1935-2024)The President of the South African Rugby Union, Mr Mark Alexander, paid tribute to former Springbok lock Piet Botha, who passed away in his sleep on Tuesday at the age of 88 years old.
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RIP John Stubbs (1948-2024)Mr Mark Alexander, the president of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former national player John “Snowy” Stubbs, who passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 75 after a brief battle with cancer.
