Bok Women’s win “embodies the spirit of South Africa”
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Bok Women’s win “embodies the spirit of South Africa”

The Springbok Women were congratulated for reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time with a performance that “embodies the spirit of South Africa”, said Mr Mark Alexander, the president of the South African Rugby Union.

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“Bafana highly motivated ahead of World Cup qualifiers” – Broos
Hugo Broos, head coach of South Africa during the International Friendly match between South Africa and Mozambique at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, on 10 June 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

“Bafana highly motivated ahead of World Cup qualifiers” – Broos

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his side are highly motivated ahead of their two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Nigeria.

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Mpupha: This is the big one for Bok Women
Brazil's Bianca Silva (left) is tackled by South Africa's Zintle Mpupha during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool D match at Franklin's Gardens. Picture date: Sunday August 24, 2025.

Mpupha: This is the big one for Bok Women

Such is the nature of international sport that only an improved performance by the Springbok Women against Italy on Sunday will give justice to their fine win over Brazil in the opening match of their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign.

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Bok Women believe power game will reap rewards
South Africa's Aphiwe Ngwevu (centre) is tackled by Brazil's Larissa Alves (left) during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool D match at Franklin's Gardens. Picture date: Sunday August 24, 2025.

Bok Women believe power game will reap rewards

It was back to the training fields of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 for the Springbok Women with all eyes now on Italy, their second Pool D opponent in England for a match that could determine their destiny for the tournament.

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Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during the 2025 Qatar Airways Cup captains run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 27 June 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Erasmus sticks with tried and tested players for New Zealand Tour

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand, where they will play back-to-back Tests against the All Blacks next month.

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De Bruin and Booi praise Bok Women’s strong start at RWC
Swys de Bruin, head coach of South Africa Ladies team is interviewed after the 2025 Ladies Rugby International Friendly between South Africa and Black Ferns at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 2 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

De Bruin and Booi praise Bok Women’s strong start at RWC

Springbok Women’s coach Swys de Bruin could not have asked for a more impressive start to their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign than the record-breaking 66-6 victory over Brazil in Northampton.

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Erasmus: Win restores momentum but NZ task unchanged
Rassie Erasmus, coach of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 16 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Erasmus: Win restores momentum but NZ task unchanged

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus welcomed a morale-boosting victory over Australia at DHL Stadium in Cape Town but said the hopes of retaining the Castle Lager Rugby Championship still rested on victory in New Zealand.

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Gallery: Springboks defeat Wallabies in Cape Town
South Africa celebrate victory with the Nelson Mandela Challenge Trophy after the 2025 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Australia at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 23 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Gallery: Springboks defeat Wallabies in Cape Town

Enjoy an image gallery of the Springboks after they secured a 30-22 victory over the Wallabies in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

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Springboks bounce back to beat Wallabies in Cape Town
Jesse Kriel of South Africa during 2025 The Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Australia at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 23 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Springboks bounce back to beat Wallabies in Cape Town

The Springboks bounced back to secure a 30-22 victory over the Wallabies in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

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