Tag: Springboks

From Sixty60 to PnP: Springboks latest training kit fail to impress

Following their initial two alignment camps, coach Rassie Erasmus and his Springbok team have officially begun their preparations ahead of the international season with their first official training session in Johannesburg. Last week, the double World Cup-winning coach announced his 54-man squad, which will soon take on the British invitational team, the Barbarians, Georgia, and […]

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UCT star on the brink of history after recent Springbok inclusion

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has announced his squad for the 2025 incoming series, which kicks off next month. While the international season usually comes with lots of excitement, the Bok coach has made sure to keep supporters licking their lips ahead of this year’s campaign with the inclusion of several new faces, each looking to […]

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‘From tackles to tannins’ – Springbok stars launch their new wine

Springbok scrummagers Ox Nche, Trevor Nyankane and Bongi Mbonambi have proven that the chemistry they share when playing on the field is not an isolated case – instead, they have now transferred this bond into a lucrative business. The trio who represent both the national team, Springboks, and Durban-based rugby team the Sharks have ventured […]

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Eben and Anlia Etzebeth announce pregnancy with baby number 2!

The families of our most loved Springbok stars are now officially growing exponentially! We are now merely weeks away from welcoming the return of the international rugby season, where the World Champion Springboks will kick off their 2025 campaign against the Barbarians invitational team in Cape Town on the 28th June. While preparations can now […]

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Honouring a legacy: URC clubs paid tribute to the life of Cornal Hendricks

The last round of the United Rugby Championship (URC) was filled with emotions as multiple franchises entered their matches with a tribute to Cornal Hendricks. The late Springbok and former Blue Bulls player passed away last Wednesday after suffering a severe heart attack at the age of 37. Cornal’s passing has since been a bitter pill […]

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Springbok speedster tragically loses his life

The rugby community has found itself in a state of disbelief following the sudden passing of former Springbok and Blue Bulls player Cornel Hendricks. Cornel, best known for his on-field physicality and try-scoring abilities, is reported to have died of a massive heart attack. At the time of his passing, he was 37. During the […]

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How much is acceptable? Springbok vs Barbarians ticket prices frustrate fans

The Springboks are coming to town! While this may give Capetonians so much to be excited about, the reality is that ticket prices aren’t necessarily suitable for everyone’s pockets. Last week, Cape Town’s rugby community found themselves in a state of euphoria after the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced that the Mother City would […]

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Cape Town welcomes two Springbok matches in 2025

Capetonians are in for a treat as SA Rugby recently announced that yet another one of its Springbok matches will be played in the Mother City. Following a successful match against New Zealand in last year’s Rugby Championship, Capetonians will once again be treated to two more international games in 2025. The men in green […]

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Manie or Sacha? Stormers need to decide

Dynamic Sacha – or creative Manie? Stormers coach John Dobson and the rest of his management team will have a difficult decision to make as their team fights to get into the playoffs of this year’s United Rugby Championship competition. For the past three seasons, Manie has been widely regarded as the “Hero of Cape […]

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Eben Etzeth set to make a long awaited return to rugby

The Hollywoodbets Sharks are now licking their lips as four of their most impactful Springbok players have been given the green light to return to action with just a few more games to go in this season’s United Rugby Championship competition. While the team from Durban are currently placed fourth on the current log table […]

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