Erasmus invites 26 players to virtual Springbok alignment camps
Cheslin Kolbe, Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel and Canan Moodie of South Africa sing the national anthem before the 2024 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 07 September 2024 @Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Erasmus invites 26 players to virtual Springbok alignment camps

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has invited a group of 26 players consisting mainly of overseas-based players, as well as some talented youngsters and injured players, to the first virtual Springbok alignment camps of the year on Wednesday 27 March, following the first in-person camp in Cape Town from Monday 10 to Wednesday 12 March.

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Star Striker: Iqraam Rayners
Iqraam Rayners of South Africa shoots at goal during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers game between South Africa and South Sudan at Cape Town Stadium on 19 November 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Star Striker: Iqraam Rayners

From humble beginnings at Santos to a leading striker for the national team, it has been quite a journey for Iqraaam Rayners, writes Mogamad Allie.

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Boks kick off 2025 with Cape Town alignment camp
Rassie Erasmus, coach of South Africa watches over his players during warmup before the 2024 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 07 September 2024 @Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Boks kick off 2025 with Cape Town alignment camp

The Springboks will get the wheels in motion for the 2025 season when Rassie Erasmus and his management team host the first in-person coaches’ strategic session of the year followed by a three-day alignment camp with a group of 56 domestic players in Cape Town next month. (more…)

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Athlone Stadium to host HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 opener
A general view during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at Athlone Stadium on 7 February 2025 © Nic Bothma/BackpagePix

Athlone Stadium to host HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 opener

Athlone Stadium in Cape Town will host the opening two rounds of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025, where the Springbok Women’s Sevens team will start their quest to regain their World Series core team status for next season.

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Springbok Women assemble in Pretoria for second alignment camp
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Springbok Women assemble in Pretoria for second alignment camp

A group of 34 players will assemble in Pretoria on Sunday for the Springbok Women’s second alignment camp of the year, as the national team’s preparations for the Rugby World Cup in England in Augustus picks up pace.

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Broos: It is not a very easy group
Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa talks to media during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers press conference and training session for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium on 18 November 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Broos: It is not a very easy group

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he is satisfied with the outcome of the 2025 African Cup of Nations group stage draw.

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Pitso parts ways with Esteghlal FC over unpaid wages
Pitso Mosimane during the Stanley "Screamer" Tshabalala Funeral Service at Grace Bible Church, Soweto on 18 July 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Pitso parts ways with Esteghlal FC over unpaid wages

Pitso Mosimane has officially parted ways with Iranian outfit Esteghlal FC over unpaid wages.

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Bafana Bafana drawn in AFCON Group B
Patrice Motsepe (CAF President) during the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Draw at Theatre Mohammed, Rabat on the 27 January 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana drawn in AFCON Group B

Bafana Bafana have learnt their opponents for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following the conclusion of the draw in Morocco.

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