SA Rugby and Erasmus pay tribute to retired Kitshoff
File photo dated 15-10-2023 of South Africa prop Steven Kitshoff who has been forced to retire from the game because of a serious neck problem. Issue date: Tuesday February 25, 2025.

SA Rugby and Erasmus pay tribute to retired Kitshoff

SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander and Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus paid tribute to double Rugby World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff following the announcement that he had decided to retire from the game after suffering a serious neck injury last year.

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Steven Kitshoff calls time on his illustrious career
Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff leaves the field after playing his last Stormers match during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 Grand Final between Stormers and Munster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 27 May 2023 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Steven Kitshoff calls time on his illustrious career

Springbok and DHL Stormers legend Steven Kitshoff has been forced to call time on his illustrious career due to a serious neck injury.

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In Picture: Banyana training session ahead of Lesotho friendly
South African players during the Banyana Banyana Training on the 24 February 2025 at AW Muller Stadium in Johannesburg Photo Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

In Picture: Banyana training session ahead of Lesotho friendly

Enjoy an image gallery of Banyana Banyana as they prepare to take on Lesotho in an international friendly match played at the UJ Soweto Campus on Tuesday afternoon.

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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
Image: SA Rugby website/Springbok Wmoen/Swys de Bruin

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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