In a touching encounter at Sky Stadium, Wellington, Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx shook hands with Nathan Jonker, the young South African Kiwi whose fight against cancer inspired thousands. The moment at the Springboks’ captain’s run was celebrated as a symbol of courage, resilience, and the uplifting power of sport. Nathan, diagnosed with cancer in 2023, […]
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This past weekend was the clash of the titans as two of World Rugby’s greatest rivals, the Springboks and All Blacks, went head-to-head in a match that would forever be remembered. In the match titled ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’, the South Africans travelled to Auckland where the New Zealanders risked their 50 match Eden Park Stadium […]
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When Ardie Savea first pulled on the black jersey in 2016, he did it at Eden Park. Nine years later, the Wellington-born loose forward returned to the same ground, this time for his 100th Test cap — and delivered a moment that will be talked about for years. A Century in Black Savea’s journey to […]
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South African sport has always produced icons, but this weekend, a new generation is taking centre stage. Across three continents, four of Mzansi’s brightest stars — Dewald Brevis, Aseza Hele, Cheslin Kolbe and Lyle Foster — will be flying the flag in cricket, rugby and football, carrying with them the weight of national expectation and […]
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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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From World Cup glory to growing families South Africans will never forget 2023, the year the Springboks lifted the Rugby World Cup trophy for a record fourth time. The victory brought a wave of joy to the nation, but for many of our rugby heroes, celebrations didn’t end on the pitch. Within months, Instagram feeds […]
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The Springboks are yet to face their biggest test of this year’s international season when they take on their arch-rivals, the All Blacks. Coming off the back of a recent victory against Australia in Cape Town, coach Rassie Erasmus and his men have the weight of millions of lively South African supporters resting on their […]
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The all-time Springbok Dream Team is under construction, with Schalk Burger securing his spot as the ultimate blindside flanker. Pieter Steph du Toit has secured his spot as the fan-favourite to take the seventh position. The Springboks are a team with a long and rich history, and have made strides from being the face of […]
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With just over a week to go until the Springboks face their biggest foe, the All Blacks in round three of this year’s Rugby Championship, the opposition has taken it upon themselves to take the first jab at the South Africans. With the Boks currently travelling to the Oceanian continent, rugby content producer Jordan Buhrs […]
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The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has recently come out in defense of its decision to inflate the prices of Springbok tickets during this year’s international season. As is the case every year, Bok fans often find themselves eager to showcase national pride and support our boys in green and gold – but this year, […]
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