Springbok Women unveil strong team for RWC opener against Brazil
An experienced Springbok Women XV will face Brazil in their Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match in Northampton on Sunday.
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Jean-Luc du Preez relishing first Springbok start in seven years
Springbok forward Jean-Luc du Preez is eager to impress in a rare start in the green and gold against Australia in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Read MoreWallabies focused on winning collisions in the second Test, says Nick Frost
Coming off a remarkable Rugby Championship win over the Springboks has not deterred this week's work ethic, says Wallaby lock Nick Frost.
Read MoreJunior Springbok coach Kevin Foote hails impact of U18 tournament
The annual Under-18 International Series is an invaluable platform for the country's top schoolboy young talent, says Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote.
Read MoreNadine Roos backing Bok Women to turn the tables on Brazil in World Cup opener
Springbok Women's utility back Nadine Roos believes her side can set the tone at the 2025 Rugby World Cup by beating Brazil when the two nations meet in their Pool A opener on Sunday.
Read MoreDouble World Cup winner Makazole Mapimpi called up to Boks
Following the injury to Kurt-Lee Arendse, veteran Springbok winner Makazole Mapimpi has been drafted into the Springboks Rugby Championship squad.
Read MoreEmbarrassed Rassie Erasmus vows to find solution after Wallaby loss
Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus described the sombre team mood when they met on Monday morning following their loss to Australia in their Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.
Read MoreJesse Kriel takes charge as Boks hit by injuries
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has backed Jesse Kriel as the ideal man to lead the side following what he called an embarrassing defeat to Australia in the Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.
Read MoreSpringboks face fresh injury hurdle with Kolisi, Arendse and Pieter-Steph ruled out
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed on Monday that Siya Kolisi was one of four players injured in Saturday's defeat to the Wallabies in Johannesburg.
Read MoreSiya Kolisi ready to bring his own style to Bok No 8 role against Wallabies
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he'll make subtle adjustments but intends to approach the No 8 role in Saturday's Test against the Wallabies with the strengths that have come to define his game.
Read MoreSpringbok Women fired up for Rugby World Cup as De Bruin targets historic play-off run
As the Springbok Women prepared to depart for the Rugby World Cup in England on Thursday, performance coach Swys de Bruin said the team is ready for their most significant tournament in three years.
Read MoreSA v Australia: 33 years of iconic sporting moments
From World Cup triumphs and heartaches to cricketing heroics, few sporting rivalries compare with South Africa against Australia.
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