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January 27, 2020
Video: Hear from new Bok coach Jacques Nienaber

Jacques Nienaber was named as the new Springbok head coach in Pretoria on Friday, 24 January and in this exclusive video, we hear some of his plans for the Boks in 2020.

LATEST GENERAL NEWS
1
World Rugby launches Strategic Plan to guide long-...

World Rugby has launched ‘A Global Sport for All – True to its Values’, a new strategic plan for the advancement and gro...

2
New leadership for SA Deaf Rugby Association...

The South African Deaf Rugby Association (SADRA) unanimously elected Reenen Stenekamp from the Free State as their new P...

3
EPD feedback on training, nutrition and more...

Following a series of webinars to help players, coaches and parents prepare for a return to match action, members of the...

4
Gatland names Lions coaching team for South Africa...

British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has today announced the coaching team for the 2021 Tour to South Afric...

5
SA Rugby Travel launches RWC 2023 packages...

The Springboks will be defending the Webb Ellis Cup in France in a little over two years’ time – the eighth Rugby World ...

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Blitzboks own up to under-par performances in NZ

The Springbok Sevens management and players took full responsibility for their 10th place finish at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Sunday, admitting that it was a very disappointing performance and way below their regular and proud standards.

Contrasting emotions in SA’s Guinness PRO14 camps

There were contrasting emotions in the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings camps following the dramatic Guinness PRO14 derby between the sides in Port Elizabeth on Saturday in which a brave comeback allowed the Free Staters to edge through 31-30.

Blitzboks in troubled waters in Hamilton

The Springbok Sevens team crucially lost 21-19 to England at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Saturday and pending the final Pool B matches on Sunday, is likely to miss out of the semi-finals at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton.

Late surge earns Toyota Cheetahs gripping Guinness PRO14 win

A late surge by the Toyota Cheetahs, compliments of back-to-back tries by Rhyno Smith (fullback), earned them a gripping 31-30 bonus-point victory against the Isuzu Southern Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Continuity the key as Nienaber named as new Springbok coach

Jacques Nienaber was named as the new Springbok coach on Friday as part of a revised coaching panel, that will report directly to Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby.

Blink twice and JC Pretorius is gone

It feels as if he has been around for ages, but it is only a year ago that a fresh-faced JC Pretorius made his international debut for the Springbok Sevens team in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Blitzboks excited to restore pride

The Blitzboks have not have forgotten the disappointment of a sub-standard performance last week in Hamilton, but stand-in captain Stedman Gans says this has been overshadowed by the excitement of a new opportunity to be the best team they can be.

Isuzu Southern Kings ready for hot Guinness PRO14 derby

Isuzu Southern Kings assistant coach Braam van Straaten predicted another enthralling Guinness PRO14 derby against the Toyota Cheetahs on Saturday and said they were determined to come out on top in Bloemfontein after a heart-breaking defeat last week.

Celebrating 25 years of Vodacom Super Rugby

Vodacom Super Rugby - the top tournament in the Southern Hemisphere presently featuring teams from Argentina, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and SA - celebrates its 25th season this year and will kick-off in Auckland on Friday 31 January when the Blues host the Chiefs.

All eyes on Bloem for return Guinness PRO14 derby

An epic Guinness PRO14 derby between the Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings is set to play out in Bloemfontein on Saturday, when both sides will target a victory at all costs.

Blitzboks own up to under-par performances in NZ

The Springbok Sevens management and players took full responsibility for their 10th place finish at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Sunday, admitting that it was a very disappointing performance and way below their regular and proud standards.

Blink twice and JC Pretorius is gone

It feels as if he has been around for ages, but it is only a year ago that a fresh-faced JC Pretorius made his international debut for the Springbok Sevens team in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

General

News

World Rugby launches Strategic Plan to guide long-term growth

World Rugby has launched ‘A Global Sport for All – True to its Values’, a new strategic plan for the advancement and growth of the sport through to 2025.

 
April 21, 2021

News

New leadership for SA Deaf Rugby Association

The South African Deaf Rugby Association (SADRA) unanimously elected Reenen Stenekamp from the Free State as their new President at their Annual General Meeting, which was held virtually on Saturday, 17 April.

 
April 20, 2021

Podcasts

EPD feedback on training, nutrition and more

Following a series of webinars to help players, coaches and parents prepare for a return to match action, members of the Rugby Department sat down for a number of podcasts, which will further assist our younger players especially as they are getting ready to return to the field of play.

 
April 15, 2021

News

Gatland names Lions coaching team for South Africa

British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, has today announced the coaching team for the 2021 Tour to South Africa.

 
April 13, 2021

News

SA Rugby Travel launches RWC 2023 packages

The Springboks will be defending the Webb Ellis Cup in France in a little over two years’ time – the eighth Rugby World Cup in which South Africa will compete – and this at the scene of the Boks’ second title when John Smit lifted the coveted gold trophy in Paris in 2007.

 
April 06, 2021

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