Cilliers: Trust the process, and the Loftus bounce
Very few women's players – if anyone – have studied the Loftus Versfeld uprights with more intent in recent years that Springbok Women and Bulls Daisies kicking ace, Jakkie Cilliers.
Boks not underestimating Italy as Tests kick off
Springbok assistant coach Daan Human and utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels stressed on Monday that they would not underestimate Italy in their opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, saying they respect the Azzurri immensely as a team.
Bulls and coastal teams draw first blood in Pretoria
The Bulls, Sharks and both Western Province teams claimed valuable wins on day one of the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week staged at St Alban’s College in Pretoria on Monday.
Junior Boks will keep feet firmly on the ground
The Junior Springboks will savour their opening round victory over Australia World Rugby U20 Championship, but the team will keep their feet firmly on the ground and prepare for the next big challenge, their second pool match against England on Friday.
Esterhuizen excited about new hybrid Bok role
Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen, who surprised many on Saturday by taking the field at flanker off the replacements bench against the Barbarians, was excited about his new hybrid role in the national team, and said he looked forward to seeing how it pans out in future.
Red-hot Junior Boks smash Aussies in Calvisano
The Junior Springboks started their World Rugby U20 Championship campaign like a house on fire, scoring 11 tries in a convincing 73-17 victory over Australia on a hot and windy Sunday afternoon at the Stadio San Michele in Calvisano.
The 2025 Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #5
It was a weekend to savour for the away teams in the Carling Currie Cup First Division, as the Valke, NovaVit Griffons and Eastern Province kept their grip on the top half of the standings, with the semi-finals fast moving into view.
Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injury
Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory against the Barbarians on Saturday.
Springbok planning on track, says Erasmus
The Springboks planning for the opening four matches of the international season made a satisfactory start, said Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after the victory over the Barbarians at a rain-swept DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
Boks too good for BaaBaas a rainy Cape Town
The Springboks outplayed the Barbarians by 54-7 to win the Qatar Airways Cup for a third time in as many seasons, at a wet DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, in a performance that not only entertained the 45,000 strong crowd, but also warmed their hearts with the knowledge that Bok rugby is still at a very good place.