Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Boks’ big Trev eyes new challenge at Racing

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane says he moved to French club Racing 92 because he needed a new “challenge”.

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January 13, 2022

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Du Toit arrives for first Verblitz training session

Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit says he is looking forward to life with Toyota Verblitz after arriving for his first training session with the Japanese club on Monday.

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December 13, 2021

Blitzboks / Rugby / Sevens

Brown leads rampant Blitzboks to gold

The Blitzboks were crowned Dubai Sevens champions after beating the USA 42-7 in the Cup final on Saturday.

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November 27, 2021

Rassie Erasmus chats to a match official

Lions Tour / Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

SA Rugby, Rassie withdraw appeal against ban and apologise

SA Rugby and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus have officially withdrawn the appeal against the ban handed down by World Rugby and apologised to referee Nic Berry.

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November 25, 2021

Morne Steyn kicks at goal

Carling Currie Cup / Pro14 / Rugby / Rugby Champs / Springboks / Test rugby

Bulls want Steyn to stay despite looming Test retirement

Jake White and the Vodacom Bulls are set to offer Morne Steyn a contract extension despite the veteran Springbok flyhalf contemplating retiring from the game.

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October 17, 2021

Rugby / Springboks

Kolbe marvels at golden path that led to Toulon

Cheslin Kolbe has opened up on the excitement of a new challenge with Toulon and the potential of winning another World Cup in 2023.

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October 16, 2021

Western Province players

Carling Currie Cup / Pro14 / Rugby

SA Rugby assumes administrative control of WPRFU

SA Rugby has advised the Western Provinc Rugby Football Union that it is invoking its constitutional power to take administrative control of the union.

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October 12, 2021

Stormers fans at Newlansd in February 2020

Pro14 / Rugby

Fans set to return to SA stadiums

The latest Government Gazette includes adjusted lockdown regulations that allow a limited number of fans to return to stadiums in South Africa.

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October 11, 2021

Siya Kolisi training in 2015

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Kolisi opens up on struggles with alcohol

In his official autobiography, Siya Kolisi lifts the lid on his battle with alcohol abuse during his early years with the Springboks and how he bounced back to lead the team to World Cup glory.

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October 6, 2021

Rugby

Kwagga will bring ‘energy’ and ‘balance’ to Springboks

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has explained the thinking behind the eye-catching selection of Kwagga Smith at blindside flank in the team to face the All Blacks on Saturday. Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has explained the thinking behind.

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September 22, 2021