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
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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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September 12, 2025
Stage is set for Currie Cup semi-finals
Caleb Abrahams of Suzuki Griquas during the 2025 Carling Black Label Currie Cup rugby match between the Fidelity ADT Lions and Suzuki Griquas at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on 6 September 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix
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Stage is set for Currie Cup semi-finals

A place in this year’s Carling Currie Cup Premier Division final is the big prize on offer when the two semi-finals will be staged in Johannesburg and Kimberley on Saturday.

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September 12, 2025
Sharks to face Stormers in pre-season warm-up
Jordan Hendrikse of Sharks scores a try as he evades a tackle by Neethling Fouche of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Stormers and Sharks at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 28 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Sharks to face Stormers in pre-season warm-up

The Hollywoodbets Sharks travel to George on Friday to take on the DHL Stormers at Outeniqua Park Rugby Stadium, George for a pre-season warm-up match ahead of the upcoming Vodacom United Rugby Championship that kicks off in two weeks’ time.

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September 12, 2025
Erasmus names new-look backline for second All Black Test
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus, New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks, round 3 of The Rugby Championship at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 6 September 2025. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport
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Erasmus names new-look backline for second All Black 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.

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September 8, 2025
France prove too strong for Bok Women
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France prove too strong for Bok Women

France proved too strong for the Springbok Women after they secured a 57-10 victory in their final Women's Rugby World Cup pool match at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton.

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September 7, 2025
In Picture: All Blacks vs Springboks
Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa. The Rugby Championship, New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 6 September 2025. Copyright Photo: Jeremy Ward / www.photosport.nz
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In Picture: All Blacks vs Springboks

Enjoy an image gallery of the Springboks as they suffered a 24-17 defeat against the All Blacks in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match at Eden Park in Auckland.

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September 6, 2025
WATCH: Kriel, Kolisi honour Savea after 100th Test cap
Siya Kolisi of South Africa, Ardie Savea (vice captain) of New Zealand and Jesse Kriel (captain) of South Africa after the game, New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks, round 3 of The Rugby Championship at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 6 September 2025. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport
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WATCH: Kriel, Kolisi honour Savea after 100th Test cap

Captains Jesse Kriel and Siya Kolisi honoured All Black star Ardie Savea with a gift after he made his 100th Test appearance against the Springboks.

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September 6, 2025
Highlights: All Blacks vs Springboks
Quinn Tupaea of New Zealand dives to score a try, New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks, round 3 of The Rugby Championship at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 6 September 2025. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport
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Highlights: All Blacks vs Springboks

Watch as the All Blacks maintained their 31-year record at Eden Park after securing a 24-17 victory over the Springboks in Auckland.

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September 6, 2025
All Blacks condemn Boks to painful defeat at Eden Park
All Blacks Scott Barrett and South Africa prop Ox Nche during the- New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa, 2025 Rugby Championship test match at Eden Park - Auckland - New Zealand on Saturday 06 September 2025 Photo credit: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz
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All Blacks condemn Boks to painful defeat at Eden Park

The All Blacks preserved their 31-year record without defeat at Eden Park following their 24-17 victory over the Springboks in Auckland. (more…)

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September 6, 2025
Sharks gear up for double header against Saracens, Pumas
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Sharks gear up for double header against Saracens, Pumas

It’s double the fun, double the excitement, as two Hollywoodbets Sharks teams take on Saracens and the Airlink Pumas in Friday evening’s double-header bill at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.

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September 5, 2025