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

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.

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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

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.

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Dlamini a deep dive into Banyana’s prospects at WAFCON
Mbayang Thiam and Amanda Dlamini during the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Final Trophy Reveal in Casablanca, Morocco on 2 July 2025 ©Nour Aknajja/BackpagePix

Dlamini a deep dive into Banyana’s prospects at WAFCON

As Banyana Banyana march on to defend their coveted title at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025, former captain and iconic figure Amanda Dlamini has delivered a candid and hard-hitting critique of the support for women's football.

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Should Wiaan Mulder have chased Lara’s record?
Wiaan Mulder of South Africa during day two of the International Test Series 2024/25 match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 4 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Should Wiaan Mulder have chased Lara’s record?

Should Wiaan Mulder have chased West Indian legend Brian Lara's world record of 400 runs?

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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 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.

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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

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.

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Le Roux strikes 100 as Erasmus names three uncapped players against Italy
Willie le Roux of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup team training session for South Africa at the Stormers HPC in Cape Town, South Africa on 25 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Le Roux strikes 100 as Erasmus names three uncapped players against Italy

Willie le Roux will become the eighth Springbok centurion on Saturday when South Africa meet Italy in the second Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, in a new-look team which will be led by Salmaan Moerat and includes three uncapped players on the bench.

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Proteas secure Test victory over Zimbabwe
Corbin Bosch of South Africa bowls during the 2024 Test International Series 1st Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion on 28 December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Proteas secure Test victory over Zimbabwe

The Proteas powered their way to an innings and 236-run win against Zimbabwe in the second test at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Tuesday.

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Banyana beat Ghana in WAFCON opener
Linda Motlhalo of South Africa celebrates goal with teammates during the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Final match between South Africa and Ghana at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco on 7 July 2025 ©Nabil Ramdani/BackpagePix

Banyana beat Ghana in WAFCON opener

Banyana Banyana got their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title defence off to a perfect start after they secured a 2-0 victory over Ghana at the Honneur Stadium in Morocco.

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Mulder declares on 367 as Proteas dominant Zimbabwe
South Africa's Wiaan Mulder celebrates the wicket of Australia's Travis Head on day two of the ICC World Test Championship Final match at Lord's, London. Picture date: Thursday June 12th, 2025.

Mulder declares on 367 as Proteas dominant Zimbabwe

South Africa’s Wiaan Mulder hit up a remarkable 367 runs against Zimbabwe before declaring 33 runs short of Brian Lara’s Test record.

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