Springboks

Ex-Bok and Bulls star dies in car crash

Condolences and tributes pour in for Pedrie Wannenburg after the ex-Springbok and Bulls star reportedly died in a car crash in the USA.

Roos rampant as Rassie sees the light

Another telling contribution from Evan Roos in an important Stormers victory appears to finally have caught the eye of Rassie Erasmus.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: South Africa Head Coach Jacques Nienaber talks to his coaching team during the pre match warm up ahead of the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Boks select base of operations for World Cup

The Springboks have selected Toulon as their base for the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2023 in France, with the team set to be based in Paris for their third pool match against Ireland in at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.

New injury blow for Bok star

Cheslin Kolbe has suffered yet another injury setback and will be sidelined for “several weeks”, Toulon have confirmed.

Munster's Damian de Allende celebrates scoring a try during the Heineken Champions Cup round of 16, second leg match at Thomond Park, Munster. Picture date: Saturday April 16, 2022.

Damian de Allende, the Springboks’ go-to guy

The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine hails the return of Damian de Allende from injury and looks at how the Munster midfielder has made the Springbok No 12 jersey his own despite fierce competition.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Quade Cooper of the Wallabies kicks during the Rugby Championship match between the South Africa Springboks and the Australian Wallabies at Cbus Super Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia.

Cooper to return to haunt the Boks?

An injury suffered by Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor could put his Test season under threat, which would open the door for Quade Cooper to once again face the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

Bryan Habana scores at the 2007 World Cup

Watch: 20 unforgettable World Cup tries

Watch this compilation of 20 World Cup tries that are simply impossible to forget, featuring England’s Jason Robinson, South Africa’s Bryan Habana and Wales’ Shane Williams.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 12: Damian de Allende of Bank of Ireland Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Munster at Loftus Versfeld on March 12, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Jean: De Allende is ‘critical’ to Bok success

Jean de Villiers says there is no reason to believe Damian de Allende is slowing down in the wake of the centre’s recent excellent performances for Munster. DYLAN JACK reports.

Jean: ‘Dangerous’ for Boks to exit Rugby Championship

Jean de Villiers and Jim Hamilton think it’s inevitable the Springboks will join the Six Nations, but raise concerns over the impact the move could have on the Test calendar and future British & Irish Lions tours. DYLAN JACK reports.

Lood makes big decision over future

Springbok lock Lood de Jager has reportedly made a decision over whether he will be playing in South Africa or Japan after he leaves Sale Sharks at the end of the season.