The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has contacted the South African Rugby Players’ Association (SARPA) to express its surprise and alarm at their representation of the Springbok conditioning programme.
SARU shares their disappointment that certain contracted players are unable to currently enjoy much-needed match practice. However, their release is a gross distortion of the facts as [...]

Bloemfoein hostel side Vishuis have once again progressed to the final of the University of the Free state’s hostel leauge. Being the champions of the Varsity Cup’s 2009 hostel section and having  had another great 2010 the men from Vishuis will go into the final with much needed confidence.
Vishuis will not have it all their [...]

This Saturday in Soweto, more than 80′000 rugby fans will witness Springbok captain John Smit suit up in a Springbok jersey and run onto the world rugby stage for the 100th time.
Rugby15 pays tribute to a loyal, tenacious and inspirational South African rugby legend.

John William Smit was born on 3 April 1978 in Polokwane(Pietersburg). He [...]

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers included Bulls scrumhalf Francois Hougaard in the starting team for Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium in Soweto, and also made a number of changes from the side that lost to Australia nearly four weeks ago.
Hougaard gets his first start after two Test appearances as a [...]

Sherylle Calder showing Bryan Habana the ropes. (c) www.drsheryllecalder.com
Here’s a question for budding sporting buffs in South Africa. Os du Randt aside, which other South African has tasted success at two Rugby World Cup tournaments?
Okay, here’s a clue; firstly, she’s a she – and not a he – and, secondly, she is the only person [...]

No man has ever done it, no team or coach has ever achieved it.
But if South Africa wins the World Cup in Paris tomorrow morning, a woman will clinch a place in the sport’s record books as the first person to win back-to-back Cup winner’s medals.
Clive Woodward insisted on utilising Sherylle Calder’s skills in 2003 [...]

Grey College, Free State u18 and SA u18 flyhalf Johan Goosen is fast becoming the next big talking point in South African rugby circles. Rugby15.co.za speaks exclusively to Johan as we follow his path to becoming the complete flyhalf.
Goosen was born 1992 in the small Eastern Cape town of Burgersdorp where he attended Burgersdorp Laerskool [...]

It’s been a few weeks since we introduced you to the extreme sport of Wheelchair Rugby in this article: http://www.rugby15.co.za/2010/07/rugby-on-wheels-these-guys-make-it-possible/
Shortly before the introduction, I had the pleasure of attending a tournament held in Pretoria between three of SA’s top Wheelchair Rugby teams:
Tuks from Pretoria,
G4B from Johannesburg, and
Bullfrogs from East London
Matches were played at the Pilditch [...]

No, it is not the Springbok tour bus. It is Wheelchair Rugby, also known as Murderball.
At the mention of Wheelchair Rugby the reactions are usually along the line of: “What?!” “How?” “Really?” and “That is so cool”.
A very dear friend of mine introduced me to this great sport. I would now like to introduce you [...]

The BokSmart concept and workshop held with the Blue Bulls professional coaches on Wednesday proved to be a huge success.
Twenty two of the most senior coaches, amongst then Currie Cup and Super 14 winning coach, Frans Ludeke, and Vodacom Cup winning coach, Nico Serfontein, were introduced to the program, aimed at making the game safer [...]