Erasmus keeps faith in core of Bok squad to face Pumas
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during The Rugby Championship team announcement for South Africa at the Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town on 19 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Erasmus keeps faith in core of Bok squad to face Pumas

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches against Argentina in Durban and London.

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Dolf rakes in the records at Women’s Rugby World Cup
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Dolf rakes in the records at Women’s Rugby World Cup

Utility backline player Byrhandré Dolf topped the points charts for the Springbok Women at the conclusion of their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign and spearheaded a number of records achieved by the team in their best ever performance at the global tournament.

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Shalulile honoured after breaking PSL scoring record
Peter Shalulile of Mamelodi Sundowns All time Goalscore celebration during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Magesi at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on 14 September 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Shalulile honoured after breaking PSL scoring record

Peter Shalulile was honoured and celebrated before Mamelodi Sundowns' victory over Magesi FC after he broke the all-time PSL scoring record.

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Springboks hammer All Blacks in Wellington
South Africa RG Snyman (R celebrates a try with team mate Damian Williamse (Top) and Canan Moodie during the Rugby Championship - New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa test match at Sky Stadium, Wellington. 13 September 2025. © Copyright image by Marty Melville / www.photosport.nz

Springboks hammer All Blacks in Wellington

The Springboks hand the All Blacks their heaviest defeat ever following their 43-10 victory in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test in Wellington.

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Stick: “We have to be at our best for 80 minutes against NZ”
Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship South Africa Captain run at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 15 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Stick: “We have to be at our best for 80 minutes against NZ”

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.

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“Getting into the MTN8 final is not easy” – Barker
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC during the 2025 MTN8 Final media day for Stellenbosch FC at Lentelus Sports Compex in Stellenbosch on 9 September 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

“Getting into the MTN8 final is not easy” – Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker says his side are excited and highly motivated ahead of the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates on Saturday.

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Bafana edge closer to WC qualification after Nigeria draw
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa challenged by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Cyriel Dessers of Nigeria during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bafana edge closer to WC qualification after Nigeria draw

Bafana Bafana moved one step closer to securing their qualification to the World Cup following their 1-1 draw against Nigeria at the Free State Stadium on Tuesday evening.

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