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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.

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RIP Sandile Sibeko (1978-2021)...

SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, and Springbok Women’s coach, Stanley Raubenheimer, paid tribute to Springbok Wome...

2
RIP Hannes Viljoen (1943-2021)...

SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, expressed his condolences on behalf of the entire rugby fraternity to the family ...

3
SA Rugby salutes ‘sport bridge builder’ Mluleki Ge...

Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, has paid tribute to the hugely influential role Mr Mluleki George played i...

4
RIP William ‘Balla’ Croy (1954-2020)...

SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, paid tribute to former SARU player William “Balla” Croy, who sadly passed away on...

5
RIP Ivan Pekeur (1952-2020)...

Mr Mark Alexander, president of SA Rugby, has expressed his condolences to the family of the late Mr Ivan Pekeur, the Bo...

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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

RIP Sandile Sibeko (1978-2021)

SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, and Springbok Women’s coach, Stanley Raubenheimer, paid tribute to Springbok Women’s and Imbokodo strength and conditioning coach, Sandile Sibeko, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 42 years old.

 
January 23, 2021

News

RIP Hannes Viljoen (1943-2021)

SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, expressed his condolences on behalf of the entire rugby fraternity to the family and friends of former Springbok wing, Hannes Viljoen, who sadly passed away on Wednesday at the age of 77 years old.

 
January 13, 2021

News

SA Rugby salutes ‘sport bridge builder’ Mluleki George

Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, has paid tribute to the hugely influential role Mr Mluleki George played in the normalisation of South African sports and politics.

 
January 06, 2021

News

RIP William ‘Balla’ Croy (1954-2020)

SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, paid tribute to former SARU player William “Balla” Croy, who sadly passed away on Wednesday evening at the age of 66 years old.

 
December 31, 2020

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RIP Ivan Pekeur (1952-2020)

Mr Mark Alexander, president of SA Rugby, has expressed his condolences to the family of the late Mr Ivan Pekeur, the Boland Rugby Union president, who passed away during the early hours on Sunday morning.

 
December 27, 2020

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