Bongi Mbonambi

Bongi Mbonambi’s message to Sharks teammates ahead of crunch clash with Edinburgh

Bongi Mbonambi believes the Sharks must focus on themselves when they host Edinburgh in their Challenge Cup quarter-final in Durban on Saturday.

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.

Fans left in awe by Springboks prop Ox Nche’s DEMOLITION of Ulster pack

Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch are brutal in the front-row!

Bongi Mbonambi shines as Sharks end dreadful losing streak

The Sharks returned to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship when they sealed a 22-12 victory over Ulster in Durban on Saturday.

Loose Pass: Steve Borthwick needs more time, Springboks for hire and the irony of Bongi Mbonambi’s rant

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Springboks World Cup winner issues response after ‘disrespecting’ referee

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi has responded after his interaction with referee Aimee Barrett-Theron saw him criticised on social media.

‘Plastic energy’ – Springboks forward mocks England for Rugby World Cup celebrations

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi gives his thoughts on the England side during the Rugby World Cup in the new Chasing the Sun documentary.

‘No-nonsense’ referee praised for response to Bongi Mbonambi’s ‘disrespect’ following disallowed try

Bongi Mbonambi was criticised for the way he spoke to referee Aimee Barrett-Theron.

Ireland back three option starts for Leinster while Springboks star makes shock comeback

Check on the team news for Round 10 of the United Rugby Championship, with two games on Friday, five on Saturday and one on Sunday.

Springboks hooker back ahead of schedule for first game since devastating World Cup injury

The Springboks hooker has returned ahead of schedule and is set to play his first game since the World Cup this weekend.

Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of 2023: World Cup-winning Springboks dominate

Planet Rugby's unveils the Readers' Team of the Year.

Courtney Lawes backs up Tom Curry following Bongi Mbonambi saga and speaks of other incidents

Former England flanker Courtney Lawes has gone out to bat for Tom Curry following the racism saga which engulfed the latter stages of the Rugby World Cup.

Sharks provide grim update on Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi

Bongi Mbonambi's knee injury looks set to sideline him for the rest of the Sharks' season.

Tom Curry stands by Bongi Mbonambi claim as England flanker provides new information

England back-row Tom Curry insists that Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi racially abused him, saying it occurred while the ball was out of play.

Bongi Mbonambi slams ‘unprofessional’ England over Tom Curry racism dispute

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi has criticised England for alleging that he aimed a racist comment at Tom Curry during their World Cup match.

World Rugby issue verdict on Bongi Mbonambi’s alleged racial slur aimed at Tom Curry

World Rugby had undertaken a review of allegations made by Tom Curry in which he alleged that the South African hooker had called him a "white c**t'.

England slam World Rugby’s verdict on Bongi Mbonambi’s ‘racially abusive’ behaviour

The RFU have slammed World Rugby's decision not to sanction Bongi Mbonambi.

Bongi Mbonambi set to be available for Rugby World Cup final – report

South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi appears set to be available for their Rugby World Cup final clash against New Zealand at the Stade de France.

WATCH: Springboks scream ‘Watter kant’ at Bongi Mbonambi in training

Bongi Mbonambi was recorded practising his lineout throws ahead of the Rugby World Cup final.

New footage of Bongi Mbonambi’s alleged racial slur at Tom Curry emerges

Bongi Mbonambi has been accused of calling Tom Curry a 'white c**t'.

World Rugby ‘formally reviewing’ Bongi Mbonambi’s alleged racist slur

World Rugby have released a statement after England flanker Tom Curry made a serious allegation against Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi.

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi accused of racist slur during Rugby World Cup semi-final

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi, who ended their Rugby World Cup semi-final win as captain, has been accused of racially abusing Tom Curry.

Springboks player ratings: Magnificent Canan Moodie grabs chance to shine ahead of Rugby World Cup squad announcement

Our Springboks player ratings from the Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Argentina.

Why the Springboks opted for ‘straight shooter’ Bongi Mbonambi as captain

Jacques Nienaber has explained the reasoning behind his decision to hand Bongi Mbonambi the captaincy against Argentina.

Bongi Mbonambi skippers much-changed Springboks against Argentina

Bongi Mbonambi will captain the Springboks in their opening Rugby World Cup warm-up game against Argentina in a much-changed line-up.

Winners and losers from the Springboks team to face Argentina in Buenos Aires

The winners and losers from the Springboks team to face Argentina in Buenos Aires.

Springboks preparing for massive battle against All Blacks in Auckland

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and hooker Bongi Mbonambi said the Springboks expect a massive battle against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

Champions Cup: Seven South Africans to watch in the quarter-finals including Grant Williams and Damian Willemse

Planet Rugby picks out seven South African stars to keep an eye on in this weekend’s action in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Champions Cup: Seven-try Sharks secure quarter-final spot defeating Munster in Durban

The Sharks ran in seven tries to defeat Munster 50-28 in the first Champions Cup play-off match in South Africa.

Champions Cup: Sharks hooker Bongi Mbonambi wary of Bordeaux-Begles challenge

Sharks hooker Bongi Mbonambi expects a tough challenge when his side face Bordeaux-Begles in Friday's Champions Cup fixture at Stade Chaban-Delmas.