Rassie Erasmus – the mastermind behind the Springboks’ back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles of 2019 and 2023 – has returned to the role of head coach for the next four years, following the departure of Jacques Nienaber to Leinster.
Rassie Erasmus, the mastermind behind the Springboks’ back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories, says there is no excuse for club and school coaches who believe new tackle height laws for participation rugby are difficult to instil.
Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been hospitalised after sustaining burns in a freak accident, SA Rugby announced.
Bloemfontein has been confirmed as the venue when the Springboks face Portugal in the historic first Test between the nations on Saturday, 20 July, in the final match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series as part of a thrilling 2024 home Test schedule.
Springbok fly-half Elton Jantjies has been banned from rugby for four years after testing positive for a prohibited substance., the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport (SAIDS) confirmed.
In an exciting development, it has been confirmed that Investec has extended its sponsorship of Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe for a further three years.
The Investec South African Open is a national treasure, and if anybody understands the value of this icon of South African sport then it’s John Smit, the former captain of another national treasure in the Springboks.
Chelsea captain Reece James has sought out leadership advice from Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi during the recent international break.
Five members of the Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squad in France – Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi, Frans Malherbe and Damian Willemse – were nominated for the coveted SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Award for 2023, with Etzebeth up to defend the title he won last season.
Springbok great Duane Vermeulen has announced his retirement at the age of 37.