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May 15, 2020
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

SA Rugby released its Industry Financial Impact Plan in response to COVID19 and had this message for its partners and stakeholders. #StrongerTogether

LATEST SPRINGBOKS NEWS
1
Vermeulen leads the charge at SA Rugby Awards...

Duane Vermeulen led the charge as the Vodacom Bulls almost made a clean sweep at the annual SA Rugby Awards for the 2020...

2
Vermeulen, Vodacom Bulls dominate nominations...

The list of nominations for the SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards for 2020 has a distinct blue tinge to it, with the Vo...

3
Springboks’ 2023 RWC dates and venues revealed...

The Springboks will kick off the defence of their 2023 Rugby World Cup crown on Sunday, 10 September 2023 against Scotla...

4
Increased rest days confirmed for RWC 2023...

Rugby World Cup 2023 in France will feature increased rest periods for all teams after the Rugby World Cup Board, the Wo...

5
Kitshoff and Mbonambi share tricks of the trade wi...

Two experienced Springbok front rankers, Steven Kitshoff and Bongi Mbonambi, spent a productive session with the Springb...

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RIP Piet van Wyk (1941-2020)

SA Rugby mourns the passing of former player, coach and administrator, Piet van Wyk, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, 14 May at his home in Kimberley. He was 79 years old.

Walters: “Coming to South Africa was a no-brainer”

The Springboks’ Head of Athletic Performance, Aled Walters, recently accepted an offer to join European powerhouse Leicester in England, after two years of making a massive contribution to the Boks’ cause culminating in the Rugby World Cup victory last year.

Branco du Preez on the Blitzboks’ “never-say-die” attitude

Most South Africans have been in isolation for seven weeks, but for the Blitzboks it has been nine weeks since the COVID-19 lockdown came into effect.

Winning big: Views from RWC-winning Springbok captains

Players of all shapes and sizes, at different points in their careers, and in a multitude of positions, have lifted the Webb Ellis Cup, but greatness has been bestowed on all eight Rugby World Cup-winning captains.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 35: New life in lockdown for AJ Jacobs

SA Rugby National Panel referee AJ Jacobs has slotted into life in lockdown with ease, with home DIY tasks, personal training sessions and cooking challenges keeping him occupied when he is not analysing match clips and participating in online conferences.

Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Cats v Bulls (2001)

This typically tough South African Vodacom Super Rugby derby ended in a 21-19 win for the Vodacom Bulls over their neighbours from the south, the Cats, which comprised of players from the Lions, Cheetahs and Griquas in those years.

Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Final (2012)

The Cell C Sharks won their quarter and semi-finals in Australia and Cape Town, but the trip all the way back to New Zealand took its toll as they went down to a brilliant Chiefs side in Hamilton.

#BlitzboksTravelTales: The not so glitzy part of travelling

The Springbok Sevens team travel to 10 iconic cities when they contest the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. It is not always that glamorous though, especially when travelling between tournaments. But the #Blitzboks make it work.

COVID-19 Diaries Part 36: Creativity and dressing up

After more than seven weeks in lockdown, Isuzu Southern Kings speedster Yaw Penxe is itching to get back onto the field, but until then dressing up for training and being as creative as possible with home-based sessions will have to do to keep up his fitness levels.

#StrongerTogether for R32-12

For R32-12 you can have the shirt off Siya’s back, the boots off Bongi’s feet or have a personal Rugby World Cup trophy tour – to your home! – as part of a major new charity initiative launched by SA Rugby on Tuesday.

RIP Piet van Wyk (1941-2020)

SA Rugby mourns the passing of former player, coach and administrator, Piet van Wyk, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, 14 May at his home in Kimberley. He was 79 years old.

Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Cats v Bulls (2001)

This typically tough South African Vodacom Super Rugby derby ended in a 21-19 win for the Vodacom Bulls over their neighbours from the south, the Cats, which comprised of players from the Lions, Cheetahs and Griquas in those years.

Springboks

News

Vermeulen leads the charge at SA Rugby Awards

Duane Vermeulen led the charge as the Vodacom Bulls almost made a clean sweep at the annual SA Rugby Awards for the 2020 season, with the Springbok No 8 being named Player of the Year for a second time.

 
March 04, 2021

News

Vermeulen, Vodacom Bulls dominate nominations

The list of nominations for the SA Rugby Player of the Year Awards for 2020 has a distinct blue tinge to it, with the Vodacom Bulls underlining their dominance of the season with a host of names on the shortlists.

 
March 01, 2021

Tournament news

Springboks’ 2023 RWC dates and venues revealed

The Springboks will kick off the defence of their 2023 Rugby World Cup crown on Sunday, 10 September 2023 against Scotland in the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille, it was confirmed when World Rugby officially revealed the dates and venues during a live online event in Paris on Friday.

 
February 26, 2021

News

Increased rest days confirmed for RWC 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023 in France will feature increased rest periods for all teams after the Rugby World Cup Board, the World Rugby Executive Committee, the France 2023 organising committee and International Rugby Players agreed a ground-breaking package of player welfare principles that will underpin a greatly enhanced match schedule when it is announced later this month.

 
February 22, 2021

News

Kitshoff and Mbonambi share tricks of the trade with Bok Women

Two experienced Springbok front rankers, Steven Kitshoff and Bongi Mbonambi, spent a productive session with the Springbok Women in Stellenbosch on Tuesday as part of the training squad’s preparations for the Rugby World Cup later this year in New Zealand.

 
February 18, 2021

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