Former Springboks star Joggie Jansen, 78, passed away this past Sunday, 30 August 2026, due to a cardiac episode. He was visiting a Namibian city when he suffered a heart attack. The Griekwastad-born athlete was well regarded in his field as one of the most uncompromising defenders of his generation. Also see: Rassie Erasmus breaks […]
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The fallout from South Africa’s disappointing 33–16 defeat to the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday, 22 August 2026, has ignited a fierce debate online, with 23-year-old flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu landing directly in the eye of the storm. Starting in the No. 10 jersey for the opening Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, […]
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Model Christina Storm has publicly addressed reports surrounding the 2019 death of her ex-boyfriend, late Springbok rugby star James Small. Also see: Rachel Kolisi breaks silence with pointed message to gossipers As reported by Briefly News, she opened up on KykNET talk show Laataand by Rian earlier this week. She clarified details about James Small’s death and responded […]
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Excitement is in the air as yet another Springbok baby makes its way to town! While her husband, the double Rugby World Cup winning flyhalf Handré Pollard found himself glued to the match between the Springboks and Argentina in Durban – his wife Marise took the opportunity to enjoy the sunny weather of the Cape when […]
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Springbok star Eben and his wife, actress and singer Anlia, are counting the days as the excitement rises to welcome a new addition into their family. The soon-to-be mother of two recently hosted a beautiful Spring-themed baby shower at her childhood home in Johannesburg. According to a post shared on Instagram, the event was planned […]
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First, he was a professional rugby player, then husband, and soon Springbok star Edwill van der Merwe will be adding yet another title to his growing list – Dad. Life in the fast lane has been nothing short of rewarding for the 29-year-old speedster. Since moving to the Lions in Johannesburg, his continuous man-of-the-match performances […]
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Congratulations are in order for Springbok flanker, Vincent Tshituka and his wife, Katlego Monare as the pair recently said ‘I Do’. The Congolese-born rugby star took on a new chapter in his life, tying the knot in an elegant wedding ceremony over the weekend. The rugby star fled to South Africa from the Democratic Republic […]
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After winning numerous trophies with the World Cup-winning Springboks and the Durban-based rugby franchise, the Sharks, one of World Rugby’s standout athletes, Ox Nche, has celebrated a personal milestone. This past weekend, friends and family all gathered to honour the Free State-born Bok bruiser in celebration of his 30th birthday. Taking to Instagram, he shared a […]
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When you achieve as much success as the towering Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth, documenting all those career experiences may just be the next big step to take. After making his international debut in 2012, the 2-meter-tall mountain of a man, affectionately known as ‘Elizabedi’, went on to become one of the most respected athletes in […]
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After experiencing a dark period that not only saw him close off a chapter in his international rugby career with the Springboks but also caused him to miss out on the Rugby World Cup, winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has finally opened up about his controversial exit from the game. The year 2019 came with so much […]
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As South Africa’s biggest age group tournament kicked off, there was one boy who made sure to entertain the crowd with moves that had him receiving several nods as a future Springbok. Craven Week is a traditional schoolboy tournament that takes place annually. It is in this tournament that rugby unions across the country gather some […]
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The international rugby season is officially a week away, and as the anticipation builds to see a few familiar faces in green and gold run back onto the field with the iconic Springbok emblem on their chest, it is perhaps more so the newer recruits that will be looking to make an impression. Last year, […]
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