Springboks 2025 home Tests dates confirmed
Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Springboks 2025 home Tests dates confirmed

The Springboks will welcome Italy, Georgia, Australia and Argentina to South Africa in 2025, SA Rugby confirmed.

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Toyota Cheetahs Launch Iconic New Jersey for EPCR Challenge Cup 2024/25 Season
2024/11/25, during the Cheetahs H&S for EPCR Challenge Cup 2024 shoot, at Toyata Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Photo: Johan Pretorius Photography www.johanpretorius.co.za Cell: 082 652 3666

Toyota Cheetahs Launch Iconic New Jersey for EPCR Challenge Cup 2024/25 Season

The Toyota Cheetahs are proud to unveil their striking new jersey for the upcoming EPCR Challenge Cup 2024/25 season, a design that pays homage to the team's storied history while embracing a bold new era of Cheetahs rugby.

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Blitzboks to lay foundation for new cycle in Dubai
South Africa coach Sandile Ngcobo and South Africa assistant coach Philip Snyman during Day 3 of the 2022 HSBC Cape Town Sevens held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 11 November 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Blitzboks to lay foundation for new cycle in Dubai

The Springbok Sevens team leave Cape Town for Dubai with a firm belief in their objectives for the new season and the knowledge that teamwork and work ethic will be non-negotiable.

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Du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year in Monaco
Pieter-Steph du Toit of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year in Monaco

Pieter-Steph du Toit cemented his place in history by becoming the first South African to be named the World Men's 15s Player of the Year for a second time.

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Erasmus praises Boks for unbeaten Castle Lager Outgoing Tour
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Autumn international match at the Allianz Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 16, 2024.

Erasmus praises Boks for unbeaten Castle Lager Outgoing Tour

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus gave all the credit to the players as the team finished the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a clean sweep of victories following their win against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Etzebeth to start as Kleyn withdraws from Wales Test
South Africa's Eben Etzebeth signs the national anthem before the Autumn international match at the Allianz Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 16, 2024.

Etzebeth to start as Kleyn withdraws from Wales Test

Eben Etzebeth will start at lock alongside Franco Mostert in the Springboks’ final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash against Wales on Saturday after Jean Kleyn was forced to withdraw from the match-23 due to a niggle.

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Experienced look to Blitzbok squad for Dubai opener
South Africa coach Sandile Ngcobo and South Africa assistant coach Philip Snyman during Day 3 of the 2022 HSBC Cape Town Sevens held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 11 November 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Experienced look to Blitzbok squad for Dubai opener

Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman has included 10 players who have tasted glory at the Emirates Dubai 7s in his first squad for the new HSBC SVNS season, which will kick off in the UAE next weekend.

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Ackermann returns to SA in coaching consultancy role
Johan Ackermann, coach of the Lions during the Lions Rugby Training Session at the Johannesburg Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on May 24, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Ackermann returns to SA in coaching consultancy role

Former Springbok lock and SA 'A' head coach Johan Ackermann will return to South Africa after seven years abroad to add his considerable experience to the Junior Springbok squad in the capacity as coaching consultant.

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Beast joins ISUZU Motors SA as a friend of the brand

When it comes to rugby, few names carry the same weight—or the same ferocity—as Tendai "The Beast" Mtawarira. But recently, the Beast has found himself aligned with a different kind of powerhouse: ISUZU Motors South Africa.

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Nche rested against Wales with Louw to earn second successive start
Ox Nche of South Africa is challenged by Canan Moodie during the 2024 Rugby Championship Captains Run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium on 6 September 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Nche rested against Wales with Louw to earn second successive start

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead prop, while Thomas du Toit will move to loosehead.

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