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Not acknowledging crimes against humanity is the Springbok way

South African rugby was racist, is still racist, and nothing will truly transform it.

Springbok rugby player Eben Etzebeth (centre) is said to have been part of an alleged race-based assault just days before the World Cup squad announcement in August. (Getty Images)

Racism stops rugby’s try at uniting South Africa

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

Eben Etzebeth. File photo by Andrew Boyers/Reuters

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

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.(Reuters/Christian Hartmann)

SA rugby in contract overhaul to stem talent drain

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

Spring Rose versus Despatch.

Can the Rainbow Nation ever shine through South Africa’s fog of racism?

Malwande Mhamhe, a promising black player, tells David Smith how prejudice forced him out of the game and lifts the lid on attitudes in SA rugby.

Allister Coetzee quits as Stormers coach

The man who coached the Stormers to successive South African conference titles in the extended Super 15 in 2011 and 2012 is to coach a Japanese team.

Rugby for the connoisseur

Rugby for the connoisseur

With more trophies beckoning, South African rugby is in a good place, writes Andy Capostagno.

Cape Town to host France-Boks clash

South Africa will play France in a Test match on June 12 in Cape Town, dispelling doubts over a clash in scheduling with Soccer World Cup.

Kings in limbo as Super 15 expansion talks stall

An independent arbitrator will decide which new team will join the expanded Super 15 after SANZAR failed to reach an agreement on Wednesday.

Proposed rulings have SA sport in a spin

South Africa’s most popular sports are on a warpath with the Department of Sport and Recreation over new legislation that was sent out in December.

Bok boycott reports ‘completely untrue’

Reports that Springbok players were going to boycott their end-of-year tour should Luke Watson be selected were ”completely untrue”, SA Rugby says.

Two directors leave SA Rugby

SA Rugby on Friday confirmed the departure of Jonathan Stones and Mpumelelo Tshume from the board of directors.

Argentina to play Boks in first ‘four nations’ step

Argentina will play South Africa in Johannesburg on August 9 in the first move to include the World Cup semifinalists in southern hemisphere competition, SA Rugby said in a…

Bulls, Botha head for court showdown

Springbok World Cup lock Bakkies Botha has called the Blue Bulls ”tyrannical and autocratic” in court papers presented to the Labour Court this week. Botha filed the court papers…

Bok coach finally puts pen to paper

Newly appointed Springbok coach Peter de Villiers finally signed his contract on Friday after weeks of refusing to sign over contractual disagreements. ”The agreement between De…

SA mulls bid for Rugby World Cup in 2015

South Africa is considering bidding for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. South Africa has sent a letter to the International Rugby Board (IRB) tails on the tender process, which is…

Smit takes the helm amid mudslinging

Springbok rugby captain John Smit will remain at the helm of the side until the end of the year, coach Peter de Villiers announced on Wednesday, as political mudslinging…

How White was caught in crossfire

Jake White was caught in the South African rugby crossfire during a bitter and ongoing power struggle of which he was the latest high-profile victim, the Saturday Star said on…

Little sympathy at SA Rugby for White

There seems to be little sympathy at SA Rugby for World Cup-winning Springbok coach Jake White’s unhappiness that he was not considered for the shortlist of four from which the…

Rain doesn’t stop Bok parade

Thousands of people in Pretoria turned up in rainy weather on Friday for a parade to celebrate the Springboks’ victory in the Rugby World Cup a week ago. They were due in…