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September 29, 2019
Match stats: Boks dominate set piece and with ball-in-hand

The Boks put up a dominant - albeit not perfect - performance in their RWC Pool B win with 57-3 over Namibia in the City of Toyota on Saturday.

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Mission accomplished, but Boks ponder the Italian Job

South Africa’s 57-3 dismantling of Namibia ticked a few boxes for Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s director of rugby, but a critical showdown looms with Italy on Friday.

Springboks too strong for Namibia in Japan

The Springboks outplayed African neighbours, Namibia, by 57-3 (halftime 31-3) in the City of Toyota Stadium in their Rugby World Cup clash on Saturday to claim a first win in Pool B.

Isuzu Southern Kings go down fighting against the Blues

The Isuzu Southern Kings went down 31-27 against the Cardiff Blues despite delivering a spirited performance in their opening Guinness PRO14 match in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Live commentary: Springboks v Namibia from City of Toyota

Join us for live match updates from the Springboks' second RWC Pool B match, against Namibia at the City of Toyota Stadium from 11h45 (SA time) on Saturday, 28 September.

New faces and fresh legs impress for Imbokodo

Springbok Women's Sevens coach, Paul Delport, expressed his satisfaction after the opening day of the Titans Women's Rugby Knysna 7s tournament, played at Loerie Park on Saturday.

Proudfoot: Brains will decide the battle of the brawn

Muscle + intelligence = victory (or will put the Boks a long way down the road to it), believes Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot.

Defence and missed chances cost Springbok Women

Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer singled out poor defence and his team’s struggle to capitalise on their scoring opportunities as the main contributing factors to their 47-5 defeat against Scotland at the City Park Stadium in Cape Town on Monday.

Four players on Bok Women debut against Scotland

Chumisa Qawe, Anacadia Minnaar, Nomawethu Mabenge and Edwaline Dickson could make their Springbok Women’s debuts against Scotland at the City Park Stadium in Athlone on Monday after being named in coach Stanley Raubenheimer’s squad for the clash.

Smiles for Cheetahs while Southern Kings show improvement

Toyota Cheetahs interim coach Franco Smith praised his charges for their workrate and attitude as they racked up a seven-try 48-14 victory over last season’s finalists, Glasgow Warriors, in their Guinness PRO14 season opener in Bloemfontein on Friday night.

Ref spotlight falls on Wayne Barnes for Italian Job

Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot dismissed the team’s impressive winning record under the whistle of England’s Wayne Barnes as having little bearing when he takes charge of their third RWC pool match against Italy on Friday.

Mission accomplished, but Boks ponder the Italian Job

South Africa’s 57-3 dismantling of Namibia ticked a few boxes for Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s director of rugby, but a critical showdown looms with Italy on Friday.

Proudfoot: Brains will decide the battle of the brawn

Muscle + intelligence = victory (or will put the Boks a long way down the road to it), believes Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot.

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Leaders agree to focus on fan experience and value creation

Global rugby leaders attending World Rugby’s annual Shape of the Game week have committed to driving greater alignment in law and officiating application across competitions, while increasing focus on making the sport clearer and simpler for fans and players alike, and generating greater value, together.

 
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RIP Desmond Philemon Ngomane (1952 to 2026)

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former South African Rugby Association (SARA) lock Desmond Ngomane, who passed away recently at the age of 73 years old.

 
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Biogen joins SA Rugby partner family

SA Rugby announced on Thursday that Biogen has joined its family of partners after signing a three-year sponsorship agreement which sees the premium wellness brand landing the vitamins and sports nutrition partnership to the Springboks, Springbok Women, as well as the national sevens and U20 teams.

 
January 22, 2026

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