Currie backs Junior Boks’ growth as they brace for JWC semi-final

Junior Springbok assistant coach Lumumba Currie was pleased with their progress through the pool stages of the Junior World Championship but insisted there is still significant room for improvement as the defending champions prepare for a heavyweight semi-final against England in Tbilisi.

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Nyiko Mobbie Makes Sekhukhune Return
Nyiko Mobbie of Sekhukhune United during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Supersport United and Sekhukhune United at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on 07 May 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Nyiko Mobbie Makes Sekhukhune Return

Sekhukhune United have announced the return of right-back Nyiko Mobbie on a permanent transfer.

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Ngwevu: “I loved the idea immediately”
South Africa's Aphiwe Ngwevu (centre) is tackled by Brazil's Larissa Alves (left) during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool D match at Franklin's Gardens. Picture date: Sunday August 24, 2025.

Ngwevu: “I loved the idea immediately”

Barely four months ago, Aphiwe Ngwevu felt that her international rugby ambitions and playing career was going downhill fast – perhaps even over the cliff – despite earning 31 Test caps and scoring 13 tries in the green and gold.

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Ellis Names Banyana’s Preliminary Squad for WAFCON
Dr Desiree Ellis coach of South Africa during the Banyana Team Announcement at SABC Studios on the 14 May 2026 in Johannesburg ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Ellis Names Banyana’s Preliminary Squad for WAFCON

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced her 31 players preliminary squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland
Rassie Erasmus, Springboks coach during the 2026 Nations Championship Springboks Squad Announcement at Southern Sun Hyde Park in Johannesburg on 06 July 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stayed true to his objective to give as many players in his squad the opportunity to put up their hands at the highest level this season, as he made 10 changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Nations Championship Test against Scotland in Pretoria.

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