Stick: “We have to be at our best for 80 minutes against NZ”
Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship South Africa Captain run at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 15 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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Stick: “We have to be at our best for 80 minutes against NZ”

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi admitted on Friday that they had learned many lessons from last weekend’s 24-17 defeat against New Zealand in Auckland as they gear up for Saturday’s Test against their archrivals in Wellington, with Stick saying they have to be at their best for the full 80 minutes.

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September 12, 2025
“Getting into the MTN8 final is not easy” – Barker
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC during the 2025 MTN8 Final media day for Stellenbosch FC at Lentelus Sports Compex in Stellenbosch on 9 September 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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“Getting into the MTN8 final is not easy” – Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker says his side are excited and highly motivated ahead of the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates on Saturday.

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September 11, 2025
Bafana edge closer to WC qualification after Nigeria draw
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa challenged by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Cyriel Dessers of Nigeria during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between South Africa and Nigeria at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on the 09 September 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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Bafana edge closer to WC qualification after Nigeria draw

Bafana Bafana moved one step closer to securing their qualification to the World Cup following their 1-1 draw against Nigeria at the Free State Stadium on Tuesday evening.

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September 9, 2025
Lucas Ribeiro pens emotional message to Sundowns
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Lucas Ribeiro pens emotional message to Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns star Lucas Ribeiro Costa has penned an emotional farewell message to the club after confirming his departure.

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September 9, 2025
Erasmus names new-look backline for second All Black Test
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus, New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks, round 3 of The Rugby Championship at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 6 September 2025. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport
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Erasmus names new-look backline for second All Black Test

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper.

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September 8, 2025
France prove too strong for Bok Women
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France prove too strong for Bok Women

France proved too strong for the Springbok Women after they secured a 57-10 victory in their final Women's Rugby World Cup pool match at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton.

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September 7, 2025
Monyane called up to replace Mobbie in Bafana squad
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Monyane called up to replace Mobbie in Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has called up Thabiso Monyane to replace the injured Nyiko Mobbie for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.

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September 7, 2025
WATCH: Kriel, Kolisi honour Savea after 100th Test cap
Siya Kolisi of South Africa, Ardie Savea (vice captain) of New Zealand and Jesse Kriel (captain) of South Africa after the game, New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks, round 3 of The Rugby Championship at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 6 September 2025. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport
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WATCH: Kriel, Kolisi honour Savea after 100th Test cap

Captains Jesse Kriel and Siya Kolisi honoured All Black star Ardie Savea with a gift after he made his 100th Test appearance against the Springboks.

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September 6, 2025
All Blacks condemn Boks to painful defeat at Eden Park
All Blacks Scott Barrett and South Africa prop Ox Nche during the- New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa, 2025 Rugby Championship test match at Eden Park - Auckland - New Zealand on Saturday 06 September 2025 Photo credit: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz
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All Blacks condemn Boks to painful defeat at Eden Park

The All Blacks preserved their 31-year record without defeat at Eden Park following their 24-17 victory over the Springboks in Auckland. (more…)

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September 6, 2025
Bafana cruise to victory over Lesotho
Mohau Nkota of South Africa shoots and scores during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between Lesotho and South Africa at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 05 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix
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Bafana cruise to victory over Lesotho

Bafana Bafana cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier at the Free State Stadium on Friday evening.

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September 5, 2025