Erasmus names uncapped front row as Kolisi returns against Georgia
Siya Kolisi and Marco van Staden of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup captains run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 27 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Castle Lager Rugby Championship / Local / News / Rugby / Springboks / Top story

Erasmus names uncapped front row as Kolisi returns against Georgia

Boan Venter, Marnus van der Merwe, and Neethling Fouche will all make their Springbok debuts against Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday as double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi returns from injury to take over the captaincy for first time this season in an exciting squad named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for the final Castle Lager Incoming Series match at the Mbombela Stadium.

Comments Off on Erasmus names uncapped front row as Kolisi returns against Georgia
July 15, 2025
Jasper Wiese suspended for four matches
Jasper Wiese of the Springboks breaks away as Ross Vintcent, of the Italian team grabs at him during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix
Local / News / Rugby / Springboks / Top story

Jasper Wiese suspended for four matches

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a World Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday for the red card he received in last week’s 45-0 victory against Italy.

Comments Off on Jasper Wiese suspended for four matches
July 15, 2025
Foote and Norton credit Junior Bok defence for win over Argentina
Victor Worsnip of England tackled by Riley Norton of South Africa during the U18 International Series rugby match between South Africa and England at Paarl Boys High in Paarl on 20 August 2024 ©Reinhardt Hamman/BackpagePix
Junior Boks / Local / News / Rugby

Foote and Norton credit Junior Bok defence for win over Argentina

Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton credited their hard work and defence after the South Africans beat Argentina in Viadana on Monday night to book their place in Saturday’s World Rugby U20 Championship final against New Zealand.

Comments Off on Foote and Norton credit Junior Bok defence for win over Argentina
July 15, 2025
Erasmus “fairly happy” as Springboks look forward
epa12214895 The Springbok rugby union team coach, Rassie Erasmus, during the team's captain's run practice at Emirates Airline Park prior to their match against Italy, Johannesburg, South Africa, 04 July 2025. EPA/Kim Ludbrook
Castle Lager Rugby Championship / Local / News / Rugby / Springboks

Erasmus “fairly happy” as Springboks look forward

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus declared himself “fairly happy” with a 45-0 victory over Italy in the Castle Lager Incoming Series in Gqeberha as he looked to refine his plans for the coming season.

Comments Off on Erasmus “fairly happy” as Springboks look forward
July 14, 2025
Gallery: Springboks produce masterclass win over Italty
Edwill van der Merwe of the Springboks dives over for a try during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix
Castle Lager Rugby Championship / Local / News / Rugby / Springboks

Gallery: Springboks produce masterclass win over Italty

Enjoy an image gallery of the Springboks securing a commanding 45-0 victory over Italy at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

Comments Off on Gallery: Springboks produce masterclass win over Italty
July 12, 2025
Springboks claim commanding win over Italy in Gqeberha
Edwill van der Merwe of the Springboks and Willie le Roux of the Springboks during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix
Castle Lager Rugby Championship / International / Local / News / Rugby / Springboks / Top story

Springboks claim commanding win over Italy in Gqeberha

Edwill van der Merwe played a starring role as the Springboks hammered Italy 45-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.

Comments Off on Springboks claim commanding win over Italy in Gqeberha
July 12, 2025
Bok Women want to showcase growth of their game
South African captain Nolusindiso Booi leads her team out during the 2022 Rugby Africa Women's Cup match between South Africa Women and Zimbabwe Women held at City Park in Cape Town on 15 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix
Local / News / Rugby / Springbok Women

Bok Women want to showcase growth of their game

Springbok Women captain Nolusindiso Booi offers the Springbok Women the chance to showcase the growth of the team when they take on Canada at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium as they move towards the Rugby World Cup in England next month.

Comments Off on Bok Women want to showcase growth of their game
July 11, 2025
Junior Boks call up Felix as they prepare for Scottish challenge
Alzeadon Felix of University of Johannesburg during the 2025 Varsity Cup match between UP Tuks and UJ at Tuks Stadium in Pretoria on the 24 February 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Junior Boks / Local / News / Rugby

Junior Boks call up Felix as they prepare for Scottish challenge

The Junior Springboks have called up utility back Alzeadon Felix as an injury replacement for Siya Ndlozi as they set their sights on their final pool match in the World Rugby U20 Championship on Wednesday afternoon against Scotland.

Comments Off on Junior Boks call up Felix as they prepare for Scottish challenge
July 9, 2025
Proud Dolf counting days to Nelson Mandela Bay return
Byrhandre Dolf of South Africa is challenged by Faitala Moleka of Australia during the 2024 WXV2 Rugby match between South African women and Australia women at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 5 October 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
Local / News / Rugby / Springbok Women

Proud Dolf counting days to Nelson Mandela Bay return

Growing up playing touch rugby with some boys in Pelican Street in Rosedale, Uitenhage taught Springbok Women fullback Byrhandrѐ Dolf how to step past bigger people, hence her dream to meet Cheslin Kolbe, who has perfected that art on the rugby field.

Comments Off on Proud Dolf counting days to Nelson Mandela Bay return
July 9, 2025