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African Rainbow Community Gold Cup set for another exciting edition

Naka Bulle will start the defence of their African Rainbow Community Gold Cup crown against Sishen when the exciting club competition kicks off on Saturday, 21 September, with matches scheduled at 16 club grounds across South Africa and at venues as far afield as Louis Trichardt, Kimberley, Groot-Brakrivier and Strand.

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September 18, 2024

Rassie Erasmus, head coach of the Springboks during the Springboks Team Announcement Press Conference at Southern Sun Hyde Park in Johannesburg on the 27th of August 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

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Springboks make 10 changes for Los Pumas showdown

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to his starting team for their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Los Pumas in Santiago del Estero on Saturday.

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September 18, 2024

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Springbok Women make small tweaks for Spain Test

Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin has made two changes to the starting team that will face Spain at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Thursday, and three tweaks to the bench from their comprehensive victory over the Barbarians just over a week ago.

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September 16, 2024

Morne van den Berg of South Africa during the 2024 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Portugal at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on the 20 July 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

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Van den Berg replaces Williams in Argentina touring squad

Morne van den Berg has been called up as an injury replacement for Grant Williams for the Springboks’ penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Estadio Unico Madre Ciudades in Santiago on Saturday 21 September.

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September 13, 2024

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Snyman confirmed in Blitzbok head coach role

Former Springbok Sevens captain Phillip Snyman has been appointed as head coach of the Blitzboks after taking care of the team in an acting capacity for the last six months, SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday.

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September 12, 2024

Jake White, coach of the bulls during the 2024 United Rugby Championship Final match between Bulls and Glasgow Warriors at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on the 22 June 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

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White excited by blend of youth and experience at Vodacom Bulls

As he looks towards the 20 September kick-off of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says he’s excited about the growing experience in his squad and singled out Ruan Nortjé as an example of it hopefully benefitting his team this season.

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September 11, 2024

Rassie Erasmus, coach of South Africa watches over his players during warmup before the 2024 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 07 September 2024 @Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

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Erasmus names 28-man Bok squad for Argentina tour

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus recalled hooker Johan Grobbelaar to his 28-man squad for their short tour to Argentina where they will face Los Pumas at Estadio Unico Madre Ciudades in Santiago on Saturday 21 September in their penultimate Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash.

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September 10, 2024

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Van Rooyen: SA rugby’s Test depth growing thanks to URC

The incredible depth in South African rugby at Test level is the envy of the rugby world, and Emirates Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is helping to develop this.

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September 10, 2024

Tupou Vaai of New Zealand reacts in disappointment after defeat during the 2024 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on 07 September 2024 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

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Respect underpins Springboks’ victory over New Zealand

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus played down South Africa’s fourth successive victory over New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday, paying respect to the All Blacks after the Boks won back the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009.

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September 9, 2024

Siya Kolisi of South Africa celebrates victory during the 2024 Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa on 31 August 2024 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

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Siya Kolisi makes welcome return home

The Sharks are delighted to confirm that Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will return home to join the Hollywoodbets Sharks upon completion of his current national duties.

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September 9, 2024