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Springboks

Springbok lock sues SA Human Rights Commission
Article
/ 14 October 2019

Springbok lock sues SA Human Rights Commission

Lawsuit comes after rights’ commission takes up case of people allegedly assaulted by Eben Etzebeth

By Lester Kiewit
Back-on-track Boks await weekend winners
Article
/ 11 October 2019

Back-on-track Boks await weekend winners

After failing to achieve Plan A by beating New Zealand, Rassie Erasmus made no mistake in carrying out Plan B: build momentum with a few thumpings

By Luke Feltham
Racism stops rugby’s try at uniting South Africa
Article
/ 10 October 2019

Racism stops rugby’s try at uniting South Africa

Alleged assault divides the country on whether Springboks have the ability to build a nation

By Lester Kiewit
World Cup is reminding South Africans that sport is still divided
Article
/ 8 October 2019

World Cup is reminding South Africans that sport is still divided

South Africa needs a new progressive sports movement that works for equality and peace based on mass participation and social justice

By Francois Cleophas
Etzebeth ‘full out’ for World Cup despite assault case
Article
/ 3 October 2019

Etzebeth ‘full out’ for World Cup despite assault case

Etzebeth, 27, allegedly insulted, assaulted and pointed a gun at a 42-year-old homeless man in Langebaan in August

By Luke Phillips
Can Italy haunt the Boks once more?
Article
/ 3 October 2019

Can Italy haunt the Boks once more?

Italy gave Allister Coetzee one of his biggest embarrassments and now have the opportunity to ruin the South African day once more

By Eyaaz Matwadia and Luke Feltham
The Boks: On balance and reflection
Article
/ 27 September 2019

The Boks: On balance and reflection

The remainder of South Africa’s pedestrian group matches offer a chance to tinker with the line-up

By Eyaaz Matwadia and Luke Feltham
The haka can’t scare Bokke gees
Article
/ 20 September 2019

The haka can’t scare Bokke gees

They will clash in their opening World Cup match and as the recent head to head between them showed, New Zealand will not have it all their way

By Luke Feltham and Eyaaz Matwadia
A tropical subject: Could typhoons hit Rugby World Cup?
Article
/ 10 September 2019

A tropical subject: Could typhoons hit Rugby World Cup?

Here are some of the key questions as one of the world’s natural disaster hotspots prepares to host one of the world’s biggest sporting events

By Richard Carter
Springboks announce World Cup squad
Article
/ 26 August 2019

Springboks announce World Cup squad

The South African Rugby side to go to Japan was confirmed on Monday

By Agency
How have the All Blacks remained the world’s best for over a decade?
Article
/ 26 July 2019

How have the All Blacks remained the world’s best for over a decade?

New Zealand have a chance to do the incredible in Japan later this year and win a third consecutive World Cup

By Luke Feltham
SA rugby in contract overhaul to stem talent drain
Article
/ 23 February 2019

SA rugby in contract overhaul to stem talent drain

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said the existing model had to be "disrupted"

By Agency
A Wales win would seal Boks’ tour
Article
/ 23 November 2018

A Wales win would seal Boks’ tour

South Africa’s tour has been fairly good, but the All Blacks are stinging from last week’s Ireland loss

By Afp And and Staff Reporter
Kolisi escapes sanction for headbutt
Article
/ 19 November 2018

Kolisi escapes sanction for headbutt

In the 30th minute of the clash, Kolisi, while held on the ground by Scottish midfielder Peter Horne, used the back of his head to strike his opponent

By Agency
Springboks down Scotland at Murrayfield
Article
/ 18 November 2018

Springboks down Scotland at Murrayfield

The Springboks followed New Zealand’s Murrayfield success of 12 months ago as only the second away team in 12 matches to triumph on Scottish soil

By Staff Reporter
Strong-willed Scots ready to match ambitious Boks
Article
/ 16 November 2018

Strong-willed Scots ready to match ambitious Boks

For many South Africans Scotland is best known for three things — whisky (the Irish spell it with an ‘e’), Sean Connery and tartan skirts

By Agency And and Staff Reporter
Boks snatch dramatic late victory over France
Article
/ 11 November 2018

Boks snatch dramatic late victory over France

The result extended the Boks’s nine-year unbeaten run against France and restored some confidence for coach Rassie Erasmus

By Staff Reporter
Rassie has riches aplenty
Article
/ 9 November 2018

Rassie has riches aplenty

With Les Bleus smarting for revenge, now is the time the Bok coach will make clear his 2019 plans

By Luke Feltham
All Blacks break Bok resilience at the death
Article
/ 6 October 2018

All Blacks break Bok resilience at the death

An assertive display by South Africa was not enough as the world champions got the revenge they craved at Loftus

By Luke Feltham
Springboks upset world champion All Blacks
Article
/ 15 September 2018

Springboks upset world champion All Blacks

​South Africa pulled off a shock 36-34 victory over New Zealand in their Rugby Championship clash in Wellington on Saturday

By Agency
All Blacks, Boks slugfests are all punched out, say coaches
Article
/ 13 September 2018

All Blacks, Boks slugfests are all punched out, say coaches

The days of New Zealand and South Africa dishing up dour, forward-based slug-fests are over, according to the rival coaches

By Agency
Kolisi keeps Springbok captaincy as star forwards return
Article
/ 6 August 2018

Kolisi keeps Springbok captaincy as star forwards return

The flanker became the first black Test skipper of the Springboks two months ago

By Agency
England snap losing streak
Article
/ 23 June 2018

England snap losing streak

Having led 6-3 at half-time, England fell a point behind in the second half before captain Farrell and winger May took the game away from the Boks

By Gregory Walton
South Africa beats England 23-12 to clinch rugby Test series
Article
/ 16 June 2018

South Africa beats England 23-12 to clinch rugby Test series

The Springboks clawed to a 13-12 half-time advantage and dominated a second half in which England rarely looked like scoring

By Gregory Walton
Boks stay 7th in rankings despite comeback heroics
Article
/ 11 June 2018

Boks stay 7th in rankings despite comeback heroics

England, meanwhile, slipped to fourth spot for the first time in two years. They are replaced by Australia, who beat Ireland 18-9 in Brisbane.

By Agency
Boks edge England in Ellis Park thriller
Article
/ 9 June 2018

Boks edge England in Ellis Park thriller

The Springboks got back to winning ways with victory over England in an enthralling Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday

By Agency
Meeting transformation targets ‘not difficult’ — Rassie
Article
/ 8 June 2018

Meeting transformation targets ‘not difficult’ — Rassie

When asked if it was tricky to select a team with transformation targets in mind, Erasmus said the planning over the past few months had made it easy

By Agency
Kolisi’s race: Nothing and everything
Article
/ 1 June 2018

Kolisi’s race: Nothing and everything

The significance of his being the first black Bok captain can’t escape race-plagued SA

By Luke Feltham
Erasmus: Kolisi captain appointment had nothing to do with Willemse walkout
Article
/ 29 May 2018

Erasmus: Kolisi captain appointment had nothing to do with Willemse walkout

​Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says race had no role to play in his decision to appoint Siya Kolisi as captain for the series against England

By Agency
Siya Kolisi to captain Springboks against England
Article
/ 28 May 2018

Siya Kolisi to captain Springboks against England

Kolisi will become the first black skipper in the team’s history

By Luke Feltham
The tries that defined Habana
Article
/ 26 April 2018

The tries that defined Habana

The record-breaking wing will be remembered as one of South Africa’s greatest rugby players

By Luke Feltham
Bok legend Habana announces retirement
Article
/ 24 April 2018

Bok legend Habana announces retirement

The 34-year-old, who is South Africa’s all-time leading try scorer with 67 tries from his 124 Tests, confirmed the news on Tuesday

By Kiri Rupiah
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