South Africa

Jake White slams SA Rugby over travel confusion after Bulls’ historic Champions Cup triumph

Bulls head coach Jake White has hit out at South Africa’s governing body.

Springboks Rugby World Cup winner suffers ‘serious’ injury in attritional Champions Cup clash

Stormers sustained a lengthy casualty list in their Champions Cup defeat to La Rochelle.

Irish legend believes Springboks star Steven Kitshoff has been ‘dominated’ and ‘exposed’ at Ulster

Stephen Ferris is not impressed by Steven Kitshoff's stint at Ulster.

Blitzboks give ‘ridiculous decision’ the Rassie Erasmus treatment on social media

The South African 7s team wasn't happy with the decision.

‘Coming home’ – Stormers confirm the return of Springboks star after early release

The Spicy Plum is returning to Cape Town.

Springboks coaches explain why ‘Ireland have been the best team in the world’

Rassie Erasmus, Jacques Nienaber and Felix Jones have explained what they think has made Ireland such a successful team.

Harlequins star keen to play for Springboks but won’t rule out England option

Despite having ambitions of playing for South Africa at Test level, Harlequins' Tyrone Green has not closed the door on representing England one day.

Stormers boss comments on rumours around unsettled Springboks star

John Dobson has confirmed that the Stormers are interested in bringing Springbok loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff back to Cape Town.

‘Pieter-Steph can play wing any day’ – Springboks coaches reveal thinking behind 7-1 split

Ex-Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber believes that Pieter-Steph du Toit could easily play on the wing as the Bok coaches reveal their thinking behind the 7-1 split.

Springboks prop Steven Kitshoff’s departure ‘makes sense’ for Ulster

Bernard Jackman believes that Springboks prop Steven Kitshoff's departure from Ulster could be a good thing for both parties.

Quiz: Can you name the top 15 try scorers in international rugby history?

Have a crack at naming all 15.

Quiz: Can you name every Springboks captain since 1995?

Can you name all 24 of the players who have captained the Springboks since 1995?

If not Siya Kolisi, who will captain the Springboks under Rassie Erasmus?

A look at who could captain the Springboks if Rassie Erasmus opts to relieve Siya Kolisi of the duty.

Siya Kolisi responds to possibly losing Springboks captaincy after Rassie Erasmus’ comments

Siya Kolisi has responded to Rassie Erasmus' comments on the future of the Sprinboks' captaincy.

Quiz: Can you name the 25 most capped international rugby players of all-time?

Can you name them all?

Sharks owner’s hilarious post ending feud with Springboks legend John Smit

Sharks owner Marco Masotti has once again taken to social media following his feud with Springboks legend John Smit.

Springboks legend backs Rassie Erasmus to solve captaincy conundrum

John Smit believes Rassie Erasmus has a plan regarding the conundrum over the Springbok captaincy and whether Siya Kolisi will continue in the role.

Sam Warburton on why Georgia and not South Africa should be added to Six Nations

Sam Warburton has given his reasons why Georgia, and not South Africa, should be added to the Six Nations as the competition's seventh team.

Springboks star set for shock Stormers homecoming – report

Springboks and Ulster front-row Steven Kitshoff will return to the Stormers earlier than expected, according to a media report in South Africa.

Springboks star Eben Etzebeth a fitness concern ahead of key clash

The Sharks are sweating over the fitness of Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth, who suffered a rib injury in Saturday's 23-13 win over Edinburgh in Durban.

Ireland legend at odds with South Africa over World Rugby’s controversial law proposal

Keith Wood has supported World Rugby’s controversial new proposal.

Springboks duo show finishing prowess as Sharks make it two in a row while Benetton snatch late win

The Sharks secured their successive win in the United Rugby Championship while Benetton boosted their play-off prospects by beating Connacht.

‘Thankfully we are not an old Toyota Corolla’ – Sharks owner fires back at John Smit following Springbok legend’s criticism

Springboks great John Smit described the Sharks as being like a Ferrari without a gearbox.

‘Absolute mare’ – Irish pundits slammed for bizarre criticism of Kurt-Lee Arendse after Springboks flyer hit with ‘abysmal’ head shot

Kurt-Lee Arendse was hit with a high shot while scoring a try for the Bulls.

Ardie Savea settles world number one debate and reveals ‘sting’ attached to Springboks 2024 double-header

Ardie Savea has weighed into the world number one debate and also discussed the All Blacks' rivalry with the Springboks.

Duane Vermeulen opens up on Rassie Erasmus ‘scuffle’ as he feared ‘sour grapes’ would end World Cup dreams

Duane Vermeulen had a spat with Rassie Erasmus prior to the Rugby World Cup.

Leinster v Bulls provides litmus test for Ireland and Springbok hopefuls

The top-of-the-table URC clash between Leinster and the Bulls on Friday provides the perfect opportunity for fringe internationals to stake a claim.

John Smit likens Springbok-laden Sharks to a ‘Ferrari’ with ‘no gearbox’ after horror season

Springboks legend John Smit gave an honest assessment of the Sharks this United Rugby Championship season, likening them to a faulty Ferrari.

RG Snyman reveals the process behind one of the Springboks’ most lethal weapons

The Springbok lock has provided insight into one of the World Cup winners' best attacking weapons.

Quiz: Can you name the Springboks matchday 23 from the Rugby World Cup Final versus the All Blacks?

Can you name the Springboks matchday 23 from the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final?