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September 29, 2019
Match stats: Boks dominate set piece and with ball-in-hand

The Boks put up a dominant - albeit not perfect - performance in their RWC Pool B win with 57-3 over Namibia in the City of Toyota on Saturday.

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Mission accomplished, but Boks ponder the Italian Job

South Africa’s 57-3 dismantling of Namibia ticked a few boxes for Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s director of rugby, but a critical showdown looms with Italy on Friday.

Springboks too strong for Namibia in Japan

The Springboks outplayed African neighbours, Namibia, by 57-3 (halftime 31-3) in the City of Toyota Stadium in their Rugby World Cup clash on Saturday to claim a first win in Pool B.

Isuzu Southern Kings go down fighting against the Blues

The Isuzu Southern Kings went down 31-27 against the Cardiff Blues despite delivering a spirited performance in their opening Guinness PRO14 match in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Live commentary: Springboks v Namibia from City of Toyota

Join us for live match updates from the Springboks' second RWC Pool B match, against Namibia at the City of Toyota Stadium from 11h45 (SA time) on Saturday, 28 September.

New faces and fresh legs impress for Imbokodo

Springbok Women's Sevens coach, Paul Delport, expressed his satisfaction after the opening day of the Titans Women's Rugby Knysna 7s tournament, played at Loerie Park on Saturday.

Proudfoot: Brains will decide the battle of the brawn

Muscle + intelligence = victory (or will put the Boks a long way down the road to it), believes Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot.

Defence and missed chances cost Springbok Women

Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer singled out poor defence and his team’s struggle to capitalise on their scoring opportunities as the main contributing factors to their 47-5 defeat against Scotland at the City Park Stadium in Cape Town on Monday.

Four players on Bok Women debut against Scotland

Chumisa Qawe, Anacadia Minnaar, Nomawethu Mabenge and Edwaline Dickson could make their Springbok Women’s debuts against Scotland at the City Park Stadium in Athlone on Monday after being named in coach Stanley Raubenheimer’s squad for the clash.

Smiles for Cheetahs while Southern Kings show improvement

Toyota Cheetahs interim coach Franco Smith praised his charges for their workrate and attitude as they racked up a seven-try 48-14 victory over last season’s finalists, Glasgow Warriors, in their Guinness PRO14 season opener in Bloemfontein on Friday night.

Ref spotlight falls on Wayne Barnes for Italian Job

Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot dismissed the team’s impressive winning record under the whistle of England’s Wayne Barnes as having little bearing when he takes charge of their third RWC pool match against Italy on Friday.

Mission accomplished, but Boks ponder the Italian Job

South Africa’s 57-3 dismantling of Namibia ticked a few boxes for Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s director of rugby, but a critical showdown looms with Italy on Friday.

Proudfoot: Brains will decide the battle of the brawn

Muscle + intelligence = victory (or will put the Boks a long way down the road to it), believes Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot.

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Davidson returns to SA for Boks’ season opener

Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will return to South Africa for the Springboks’ first Test of the 2025 season when they take on Italy in Pretoria on Saturday, 5 July.

 
May 01, 2025

Partner News

SA Rugby welcomes Hyundai as Junior and Youth Week sponsor

SA Rugby is proud to announce a landmark four-year partnership agreement with Hyundai Automotive South Africa, the popular automotive brand, as the new official vehicle of South Africa’s junior national teams and the FNB Youth Week rugby tournaments.

 
April 30, 2025

Partner News

SA Rugby renews and extends Spur partnership

SA Rugby and Spur have renewed their partnership for the next four years, with the famous South African restaurant group extending their sponsorship to not only include the Springboks, but also the women’s, junior and sevens teams in green and gold.

 
April 29, 2025

Obituary

SA Rugby pays tribute to Norman Mbiko (1945-2025)

SA Rugby mourns the passing of Norman Mbiko, the last captain of the African Springboks and a former head coach of the Blitzboks, who passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning at the age of 79 after a long illness.

 
April 22, 2025

Obituary

Tribute to Gys Pitzer (1939-2025)

SA Rugby mourns the passing of former Springbok hooker Gys Pitzer, who left an indelible mark on South African rugby with his dedication, skill, and passion for the game.

 
April 18, 2025

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