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April 28, 2020
Watch: "Chasing the Sun" documentary trailer

"Chasing the Sun" is a behind-the-scenes documentary on the Springboks' 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph, from SA Rugby and SuperSport.

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“We have to be at our best for 80 minutes”...

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi admitted on Friday that they had learned many lessons ...

2
Willemse looking forward to new role against NZ...

Damian Willemse admitted that while switching to inside centre this week against the All Blacks in Wellington was a diff...

3
Vermeulen excited to see youthful backs in action...

SA Rugby Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen was confident that Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus selected the right mix of exp...

4
Excitement and a few nerves for Hooker in NZ...

Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker, who will earn his first Test start on Saturday when South Africa take on New Zealan...

5
Erasmus names new-look backline for second Test...

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Sat...

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EPD programme makes big strides during lockdown

The SA Rugby Elite Player Development (EPD) programme continues to make big strides in identifying and grooming the top junior talent in the country – despite the lockdown – by engaging with provincial coaches and the players using series of communications methods.

SuperSport and SA Rugby to release RWC 2019 documentary

If the Springboks’ 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph was a heroic tale, the story behind the famous win is even more remarkable.

Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match - 2007 Final

In 2007, the Vodacom Bulls became the first SA team to lift the Vodacom Super Rugby trophy - then still Super 14 - when they beat the Cell C Sharks with a last-minute Bryan Habana try in Durban.

Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match - 2013 Semi-final

The Brumbies flew to Pretoria in 2013 for a tough Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final, and caused a big upset against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 29: Making music and staying fit

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people worldwide indoors, halting everyday life as we know it, and Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi is keeping strictly to his home workout schedule in Durban during the period of lockdown in South Africa, while also dabbling in a bit of music.

#BlitzBoksTravelTales: Stedman Gans behind the camera

The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 destinations across the world during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Stedman Gans took his camera along during some of these trips - and here is the evidence!

COVID-19 Diaries Part 30: Ruhan Nel and the act of giving

While the rugby fraternity are craving some action on the field of play and to get back to enjoying one of South Africa’s favourite sports, Blitzboks and DHL Stormers centre, Ruhan Nel, has decided to do something extra in order to help those who can't help themselves.

Quiz: Vodacom Super Rugby Part 3

Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue - no, we're not getting ready to tie the knot, this is simply the theme of our new Vodacom Super Rugby quiz! Give it a go...

COVID-19 Dairies Part 31: “Training away from training”

Springbok and Vodacom Bulls fullback Warrick Gelant is making use of his time in lockdown isolation to keep in shape as much as he can, training at home and keeping up with current affairs.

FNB Madibaz to be promoted to the FNB Varsity Cup

Should there be no sports allowed for the remainder of 2020, the Varsity Cup board has agreed that - as FNB Madibaz had already achieved an unassailable log points tally on the combined log of 2019 and 2020 - they will be promoted to the FNB Varsity Cup.

EPD programme makes big strides during lockdown

The SA Rugby Elite Player Development (EPD) programme continues to make big strides in identifying and grooming the top junior talent in the country – despite the lockdown – by engaging with provincial coaches and the players using series of communications methods.

#BlitzBoksTravelTales: Stedman Gans behind the camera

The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 destinations across the world during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Stedman Gans took his camera along during some of these trips - and here is the evidence!

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“We have to be at our best for 80 minutes”

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi admitted on Friday that they had learned many lessons from last weekend’s 24-17 defeat against New Zealand in Auckland as they gear up for Saturday’s Test against their archrivals in Wellington, with Stick saying they have to be at their best for the full 80 minutes.

 
September 12, 2025

News

Willemse looking forward to new role against NZ

Damian Willemse admitted that while switching to inside centre this week against the All Blacks in Wellington was a different challenge for him, the Springbok utility back was excited to be in the new look backline selected by Bok coach Rassie Erasmus.

 
September 11, 2025

News

Vermeulen excited to see youthful backs in action

SA Rugby Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen was confident that Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus selected the right mix of experience and youth to fight back from last week’s defeat against the All Blacks.

 
September 10, 2025

News

Excitement and a few nerves for Hooker in NZ

Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker, who will earn his first Test start on Saturday when South Africa take on New Zealand in Wellington, said the occasion was a dream come true, and that similarly to the rest of the new look Bok backline, his only objective was to go out there and express himself.

 
September 09, 2025

Team announcement

Erasmus names new-look backline for second Test

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper.

 
September 08, 2025

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