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November 4, 2019
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Check out these great angles, captured by incredible technology from Canon, showing the superb skills that led to Makazole Mapimpi's tr against England in the RWC final.

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RIP Gregory "Green" Vigo (1950 to 2026)...

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Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former South African Rugby Association (SARA) lock Desmond Ngo...

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Video: Highlights of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final

Short form highlights of England v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2019 final.

Boks collect three World Rugby awards to cap stellar year

A stellar year for the Springboks was triumphantly crowned on Sunday evening when the team collected the three top awards in the World Rugby Awards at a glittering event in Tokyo.

“Now for the British & Irish Lions” – Erasmus

The 2021 tour of South Africa by the British & Irish Lions was already in the sights of Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s director of rugby, even as the first champagne corks were being popped following Saturday’s emphatic Rugby World Cup victory over England (32-12).

SA sides learn "tough lessons" in trying conditions

The Toyota Cheetahs and Isuzu Southern Kings learned “tough lessons” in the testing northern hemisphere conditions in the Guinness PRO14 over the weekend, with both sides suffering defeats in their second tour matches.

Springboks crowned 2019 RWC champions

The Springboks are Rugby World Cup champions again after demolishing England in a magnificent final in Yokohama on Saturday, winning comfortably by 32-12.

UPDATED: RWC-winning Springboks’ arrival in South Africa

The 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squad are due to arrive back in South Africa on a number of flights from Japan over a two day period between Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November.

Springboks humbled by superb support in SA

“Humbled and over-awed” – that was the reaction of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi when the newly-crowned RWC champions were welcomed back to SA by thousands of supporters, government officials and media at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Springbok Trophy Tour – Gauteng Route for Thursday

The Springboks’ RWC Trophy Tour kicks off in Gauteng on Thursday when they will travel through parts of Pretoria, Johannesburg and Soweto, parading the Webb Ellis Cup from an open-top bus.

Legendary Springbok “Beast” retires at the top

Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok legend, Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has announced his retirement from international rugby.

“Thank you Springboks, thank you South Africa”

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to the Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squad for their amazing feat in Japan, as well as all of South Africa for supporting the men in green and gold as they reached rugby’s ultimate summit.

Video: Highlights of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final

Short form highlights of England v South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2019 final.

UPDATED: RWC-winning Springboks’ arrival in South Africa

The 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squad are due to arrive back in South Africa on a number of flights from Japan over a two day period between Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November.

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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.

 
February 27, 2026

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Rugby’s “biggest step forward” - SA Rugby President

The official launch of the Nations Championship was the “biggest step forward” for the sport since the advent of professionalism 30 years ago, said Mr Mark Alexander, president of the South African Rugby Union, on Wednesday.

 
February 25, 2026

Obituary

RIP Gregory "Green" Vigo (1950 to 2026)

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to former Proteas centre Gregory "Green" Vigo, who sadly passed away over the weekend at the age of 75.

 
February 17, 2026

Obituary

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.

 
February 11, 2026

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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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