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Nov 28, 25 •
170 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Blitzboks are good to go, now to deliver in Dubai
There has been a constant thread coming from the Springbok Sevens in Dubai this week, a positive message from players and the team’s head coach Philip Snyman that the Blitzboks are ready and able to deliver another memorable Emirates Dubai 7s performance to...
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Nov 27, 25 •
182 Views •
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Comments Off on Vodacom URC returns with first SA derby and two Irish clashes
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns with a bang this weekend, with the first South African derby on the cards in Gauteng, as well as two mouth-watering clashes in Ireland, a top-of-the-table encounter and a scrap for playoff survival. The weekend...
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Nov 27, 25 •
169 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Visser: “We have many reasons to do well in Dubai”
It was an umpteenth trip to the Emirates Dubai Sevens for Impi Visser on Monday, but the first time as Springbok Sevens captain – little wonder he represented the Blitzboks with dignified pride and confidence at the official captains’ photo this week....
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Nov 27, 25 •
181 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Reinach hits 50 in settled Bok squad to face Wales
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will earn his 50th Test cap when he takes the field against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday in a settled team named by national coach Rassie Erasmus. The starting XV for the final match of the Castle...
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Nov 27, 25 •
320 Views •
British & Irish Lions, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Tournament Rules •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Players’ Fund receives welcome donation from SARRA
The Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players’ Fund recently received a welcome shot in the arm when the 15 provincial societies that make up the SA Rugby Referees Association (SARRA) agreed to donate R5,000 each to the Fund, totalling a R75,000 donation, which...
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Nov 27, 25 •
324 Views •
British & Irish Lions, General News, South Africa, South Africa U18, Springboks, Springboks by School, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby Logs, Super Rugby Results, The Rugby Championship, Tournament Rules •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Samsung joins SA Rugby and Vodacom URC as partner
SA Rugby announced on Thursday that electronics giant Samsung had joined the family of national teams sponsors as the official mobile and consumer electronics partner of the Springboks, Springbok Women, Junior Springboks, Springbok Sevens and Springbok...
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Nov 26, 25 •
159 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Van Wyk eager to give Blitzboks a fast start in Dubai
It will be almost four years to the day when a bright-eyed 21-year-old Shilton van Wyk ran onto the pitch at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, representing the Springbok Sevens for the first time on the international stage. On that day, 30 November 2021, the...
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Nov 26, 25 •
167 Views •
Womens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Grateful Johannes-Haupt completes World Rugby coaching course
The opportunity to work with world class mentors and coaches in a highly professional and productive environment was a highlight for Springbok Women assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt, who completed the second and final phase of the World Rugby Level 3...
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Nov 25, 25 •
378 Views •
General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Rugby lauds six Boks named in World Rugby Dream Team
Mr Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, congratulated World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year Malcolm Marx, fellow nominees Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ox Nche, as well as Thomas du Toit, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and Cheslin Kolbe for being named in...
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Nov 25, 25 •
151 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Oosthuizen aiming for seventh heaven in Dubai
Six tournament victories out of eight played is no mean feat, but for Ryan Oosthuizen, another go at glory at the Emirates Dubai 7s tournament this weekend could not come quick enough. The 2026 HSBC SVNS kicks off this weekend, with The Sevens hosting the...
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Nov 24, 25 •
347 Views •
General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Human doesn’t believe in “favourites” tag as Boks prepare to face Wales
Springbok scrum coach Daan Human said he did not believe in the “favourites” tag as the team began their preparations on Monday for their final Test of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, and...
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Nov 23, 25 •
360 Views •
Australia, Cell C Community Cup, International, Pale Toe, Top 14, Top 14, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby, World in Union Song •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Erasmus: “Not perfect, but glad we got the monkey off our backs”
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admitted on Saturday that although the Boks’ performance in their victory against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium was not perfect, they were pleased to break their 13-year winning drought in Dublin. The 24-13 victory marked the...
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Nov 22, 25 •
387 Views •
General News •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Marx crowned World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year
Double Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx became the fourth South African to be crowned the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year on Saturday in a historic occasion for South African rugby, with two Boks winning the award back-to-back...
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Nov 22, 25 •
169 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Kolisi: “Ireland are a very good team and we have to be at our best”
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and Irish-born assistant coach Felix Jones spoke highly of Ireland on Friday as the teams prepare to battle it out at the Aviva Stadium, with the Bok skipper saying they had to be at their best and use all their opportunities if...
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Nov 20, 25 •
193 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Snyman strikes 50 as Boks opt for experience against Ireland
Towering lock RG Snyman will join the select group of players to earn 50 Test caps for South Africa when the Springboks run out at the Aviva Stadium against Ireland on Saturday, in a matchday squad that reflects only two personnel changes to the team that...
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Nov 18, 25 •
404 Views •
Australia, Cell C Community Cup, International, Pale Toe, Top 14, Top 14, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby, World in Union Song •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on SA Rugby congratulates Bok quartet on World Rugby nominations
SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander congratulated Springboks Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche, and Ethan Hooker on their nominations for prestigious World Rugby Awards for 2026. The Springbok quartet were announced as nominees in the World Rugby...
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Nov 17, 25 •
376 Views •
Australia, Cell C Community Cup, International, Pale Toe, Top 14, Top 14, TRC Rules, Varsity & Club, Varsity Cup, Video, Vodacom Cup, Womens Rugby, World in Union Song •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on British invasion of SA to kick off new Nations Championship
The Springboks will host England, Scotland, and Wales in July 2026 as the new Nations Championship launches with a northern invasion of the southern hemisphere, where every match will count as teams aim to finish the season as the top Test side on the planet....
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Nov 16, 25 •
200 Views •
Academy Week, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Afrika and Roos applaud team work for Africa Cup success
The Springbok Women’s Sevens confirmed their standing as the best team on the continent after they outplayed hosts and main contenders, Kenya, in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup final in Nairobi on Sunday, and according to coach Cecil Afrika, it was a...
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Nov 16, 25 •
207 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Mbonambi and Mchunu to join Springboks in Ireland
Bongi Mbonambi (hooker) and Ntuthuko Mchunu (prop) will join the Springboks in Ireland on Sunday as national coach Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team prepare for their final two clashes of the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour, against Ireland and Wales. Mbonambi,...
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Nov 15, 25 •
228 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Boks praise fight in tough outing against Italy
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus praised the team’s fighting spirit to beat Italy in their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, despite receiving an early red card for the second week in a row,...
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Nov 15, 25 •
225 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Stick: “One can never underestimate Italy”
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick made it clear on Friday that the Boks would not underestimate Italy going into Saturday’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match, and said the hosts pose immense dangers within their pack and backline. The teams will...
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Nov 14, 25 •
230 Views •
Academy Week, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on One step at a time for Springbok Women’s Sevens in Nairobi
The journey to redemption for the Springbok Women’s Sevens team starts at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday and Sunday at the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup and for team captain, Nadine Roos, the options are simple. “We have to play...
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Nov 14, 25 •
249 Views •
Womens Rugby •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Springbok Women to assemble for alignment camp
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin and his coaching assistants invited a group of 42 players to a weeklong alignment camp in the Western Cape, with the players arriving at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport on Sunday. The group consist of 21 players that...
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Nov 13, 25 •
264 Views •
Academy Week, Blitz Bokke, Grant Khomo Week, SA Schools, Sevens Rugby, Youth Weeks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Shilton van Wyk ready to fire in 2026 season
Springbok Sevens flyer Shilton van Wyk has experienced a lot in his HSBC SVNS career, including many highs and also inevitable lows, but he is determined to chase perfection in the forthcoming world series season. The 25-year-old made his Blitzbok debut in...
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Nov 13, 25 •
199 Views •
Springboks •
Johan Jonck •
Comments Off on Erasmus mixes team selection for Italy showdown
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Thursday named a new-look starting team for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday afternoon, which will again be led by inspirational captain Siya Kolisi, with the Bok...
