For Siya Kolisi, rugby has always been more than a game—it’s a story of hope, resilience and the power of unity. And on the night he celebrated his 100th Test for the Springboks, those values shone brighter than ever as South Africa beat France 32-17 in Paris. It wasn’t the fairytale most captains dream of. […]
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Ten years after Japan stunned the world with their unforgettable victory over the Springboks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Rassie Erasmus finds himself reflecting on how far both nations have come. Ahead of this weekend’s Test at Wembley, the Springbok coach revisited that moment that still echoes through rugby history — the “Brighton Miracle.” […]
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South African rugby fans were treated to a weekend of highs, heartbreaks, and hard-fought wins as the country’s United Rugby Championship (URC) teams delivered drama across two continents. From the Stormers’ continued dominance in Europe to the Sharks’ frustrating home loss and the Lions’ long-awaited breakthrough, round four had it all. Stormers Keep The Fire […]
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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s voice carried both pride and emotion at Twickenham on Saturday night. After South Africa edged Argentina 29–27 to claim back-to-back Rugby Championship titles for the first time, Kolisi said the victory was about much more than silverware. “It’s for the people back home,” he said. “I’ve worn this jersey when nobody […]
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Double World Cup champion Bongi Mbonambi is back in green and gold, and the relief is written all over his face. After missing the Springboks’ record-breaking tour to New Zealand to deal with personal matters, the 34-year-old hooker has been recalled for Saturday’s Rugby Championship finale against Argentina at Twickenham. Hungry To Play Again Mbonambi’s […]
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The Springbok Women were handed a bruising reality check in Northampton on Sunday, going down 57-10 to France in their final pool match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. But their campaign is far from over. South Africa has qualified for the quarter-finals, where they’ll meet tournament heavyweights New Zealand at Sandy Park in Exeter […]
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For years, the Springbok Women fought for recognition on rugby’s biggest stage. Now, under the steady leadership of Nolusindiso Booi, they’ve made history — securing South Africa’s first-ever spot in a Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Breaking Barriers in Women’s Rugby Since their debut in 2006, the Bok Women have battled through five World Cups without […]
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The Day the Springbok Women Made History It was a moment South African rugby fans had dreamed of but hadn’t yet seen—a victory that would echo in the hearts of supporters and inspire a nation. On a crisp day in York, the Springbok Women did what no team before them had done: they beat Italy […]
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The Springboks could face the All Blacks this weekend without their talismanic skipper, Siya Kolisi, as coach Rassie Erasmus weighs up whether to risk him or keep him fresh for the long haul. A Captain in Limbo Kolisi, who strained his calf in the Boks’ Rugby Championship opener against Australia at Ellis Park in August, […]
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The Springboks aren’t only making history on the field — they’re also building legacies at home. A wave of baby news has swept through the Bok camp, with several players announcing that they’re expecting children in 2025. For many, it’s their second time around, making this baby boom a particularly special chapter in the Springbok […]
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Podcaster and social commentator Penuel Mlotshwa has found himself at the centre of South Africa’s never-ending rugby transformation debate. After questioning the racial balance of the latest Springbok squad, Mlotshwa says he was bombarded with racist abuse, including being called the K-word. Why I decided to become an official Springbok supporter… …and why I quit […]
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