Cecil Afrika steps down from Blitzboks
Legendary South African Sevens playmaker Cecil Afrika will step down when his contract expires with the Blitzboks and will not run our for the side again unless called upon.
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Kolisi to stay in South Africa
Springbok World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has ruled out a move overseas anytime soon saying everything he needs is already in South Africa.
Sam Cane named new All Blacks captain
Sam Cane has been named as the new captain of the All Blacks, succeeding Kieren Reid.
Paul O’Connell: Lions will have to be confrontational to beat Springboks
Former British & Irish Lions skipper and legend Paul O’Connell has revealed that being confrontational will be key to any chances of beating the Springboks next year.
Bill Beaumont re-elected World Rugby chairman
Sir Bill Beaumont has been re-elected as the chairman of World Rugby, beating Argentine counterpart Agustín Pichot by five votes.
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Castle steps down as Rugby Australia CEO
CEO of Rugby Australia Raelene Castle has today stepped down from her role within the union with immediate effect.
Former Wallabies Captains call for Rugby Australia bosses to be axed
Eleven former Wallabies captains have written an extraordinary letter to Rugby Australia outlining their concerns over how Rugby Australia has been administered in recent years.
Dan Carter set for USA Major League stint?
Dan Carter could be the latest big name addition to the Major League Rugby after his spell with the Kobe Steelers came to an end in March.
Boks pick new look front row to face Pumas
Rassie Erasmus has picked a fresh front row to take on Argentina as Trevor Nyakane, Beast Mtawarira and Bong Mbonambi all get starting births.
Springboks grab late draw against All Blacks
A late Herschel Jantjies try converted by Handre Pollard gave South Africa a late 16-16 draw against New Zealand in Christchurch.
All Blacks edge past Pumas
Cup holders, New Zealand began their campaign in the Rugby Championship with a narrow 20-16 win over Argentina on Saturday in Buenos Aires.
Jantjies’ brace powers Springboks to a bonus point victory
South Africa ran five tries past the Wallabies in their opening Rugby Championship encounter at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday evening in a dominant 35-17 victory.
South Africa, Australia name squads for RC opener
Rugby Championship action begins this weekend, with the opening encounter seeing Springboks host rivals, Wallabies in Johannesburg.
Springboks announce squad for NZ
Following their bonus-point win against Australia in the opening fixture of the 2019 Rugby Championship, the Springboks have announced their travelling squad for their clash against New Zealand in Wellington.
Dyantyi sidelined with hamstring injury
Springbok wing and 2018 World breakthrough Player of the Year Aphiwe Dyantyi has been ruled out of the start of the Rugby Championship this weekend after he returned to the…
Erasmus targets Rugby Championship title
South Africa Director of Rugby and incumbent Head Coach Rassie Erasmus has targeted a Rugby Championship title as the first goal of the Springbok season ahead of the Rugby World…
Sharks, Bulls players added to Springbok squad
13 players have been added to the Springboks alignment camp on Friday which includes the likes of Duane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard Lukhanyo Am, Sibusiso Nkosi and Makazole Mapimpi. Francois Louw…
Steyn, Reinach called up to Bok alignment camp
Frans Steyn and Cobus Reinach are among 26 players that have been called up for a Springbok alignment camp in Pretoria which marks the start of official preparations ahead of…
The future is bright for the Blitzboks – Snyman
South Africa Sevens captain Phillip Snyman has highlighted the long term project of the Blitzboks following their fourth-place finish in the HSBC World Sevens Series after defending their title last…
Fiji reclaim HSBC World Series title
Fiji won the HSBC World Series on Sunday as they claimed the Paris 7s title by beating New Zealand in the Cup final 35-24 to be crowned World Champions once…
du Preez set to break Blitzboks record
Branco du Preez will become the most capped Blitzbok player of all time when he runs out at the London Sevens next weekend, surpassing Kyle Brown.
SA to bid for 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens
SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday of their interest as submitted to World Rugby for hosting the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town in 2022 according to a press release…
Blitzboks stun Fiji in epic comeback in Singapore final
South Africa completed a remarkable comeback as they beat Fiji 20-19 after scoring 20 unanswered points in the second half.
Israel Dagg calls it quits
All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg has decided to hang up his boots with immediate effect at just 30-years-old, nine years after making his test debut.
France line up Gatland, Mitchell
If reports are to be believed, Warren Gatland and John Mitchell are on top of the list of potential coaches to take the helm of the French team for the…
Wales complete Grand Slam triumph
Wales completed their first Grand Slam in 11 years as they hammered Ireland 25-7 on Saturday to clinch the 2019 Six Nations title in emphatic fashion!
Ireland remain in race after France victory
Ireland kept their Six Nations hopes alive after they France 26-14 at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
England thrash Italy to stay in Six Nations contention
England ran in eight tries as they hammered Italy 57-14 on Saturday at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon to keep them in contention for the Six Nations title.
HSBC Sevens Series hits North America
The HSBC Sevens Series returns this weekend as Las Vegas will play host to the spectacle in what is becoming one of the highlights of the series calendar.
Scotland offers Erasmus last chance to experiment
After a nail-biting encounter against France, Rassie Erasmus has some big calls to make with his team selection against Scotland before facing a higher ranked Welsh side that just beat…
Barrett out but SBW in
New Zealand fly half Beauden Barretthas been ruled out of the final test against France alongside Vaea Fifita, but Sonny Bill Williams is set to return to the team. Embed from…
WR Rankings: Boks rise, England fall
The Springboks have risen back up to fifth on the World Rugby rankings whilst England have slid to sixth. Embed from Getty Images South Africa still sit behind Australia, Wales,…
Wales stun Springboks in Washington
Robert du Preez went from hero to villain as the Sharks flyhalf gave the Springboks a late lead before his attempted clearance after the restart saw Ryan Alias score the…
Seven debutants in Springbok team to face Wales
Rassie Erasmus has named seven uncapped players in his starting 23 to face Wales in Washington on Saturday night. Embed from Getty Images Ox Nche, Jason Jenkins, Kwagga Smith, Ivan…
Erasmus names first Bok squad
Rassie Erasmus has named 17 uncapped players in his first ever Springbok squad which also sees veteran Bismark du Plessis earn a recall. Embed from Getty Images Erasmus has blended…
Springbok captaincy conundrum
With Rassie Erasmus set to name his first Springbok squad on Saturday, one of the biggest headaches facing him will be the announcement of his captain. With injuries having plagued…
Shields, Cipriani included in England squad
Eddie Jones has included New Zealand born loose-froward Brad Shields as well as flyhalf Danny Cipriani in his 34 man squad that will tour South Africa in June. Embed from…
Wales name squad for Springbok clash
Warren Gatland has named his 31 man squad for the match between Wales and the Springboks set to take place in Washington DC next month. Embed from Getty Images Gatland…
No excuses for Rassie
Rassie Erasmus has been tasked with the rebuilding job of the Springboks who are currently in their biggest slope since readmission and there can be no excuses if he gets…
Retallick joins injury list
Former World Player of the Year, Brodie Retallick will be unavailable for the upcoming New Zealand match against France after it was confirmed that he suffered a torn pectoral muscle…