Goosebumps and Blue Blood – Johann Ackermann looks to restore pride at Loftus
Johann Ackermann was between the rolling hills of Italy and the edge of disbelief when his phone rang to confirm his Bulls appointment.
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Boks shut out Italy with coach Rassie’s innovative box full of tricks
The match had the flair of a magician’s hat. There were cheeky short kickoffs designed to draw scrums, and lineout sleight-of-hand pulled straight from a Paul Roos B-team playbook—lifting players in open field to conjure mauls out of thin air.
Desiree Ellis: I thought the comeback was good
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis remains optimistic despite their 1-1 draw against Tanzania in Friday’s CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Springboks ready to match Italian fire with fire
They’re diving into the hearts of a community starved of rugby, aiming to ride the wave of passion—and fight fire with fire.
Edwill’s second coming: From one-cap wonder to winged warrior
For Edwill van der Merwe, Saturday’s clash against Italy is more than just another cap. It’s a rite of renewal. A statement of belonging. A homecoming and a reckoning. He’s no longer the new kid with potential; he’s the seasoned sprinter ready to prove he never should’ve been benched.
Manie’s Magic set to spark Italian Job
The mercurial flyhalf, equal parts composer and conductor, is set to steer the South African backline like a seasoned navigator charting familiar waters, this time in the wind-swept rugby cathedral of Gqeberha.
Bulls reload arsenal with Bok power in high-profile recruitment blitz
With Springboks both returning and freshly arrived, the Loftus locker room now echoes with Test match experience and championship ambition. The blue stampede has begun. And if you listen closely, you can hear it rolling in from the north—boots pounding, horns lowered, eyes locked on silver.
Moerat takes the reins – A new Springbok era rumbles to life in Gqeberha
The Azzurri are no longer just pasta and passion; they’re punchy, persistent, and patient, with a backline that can sting if given space.
Loftus frustration leaves Rassie’s Boks selection plans in flux for Gqeberha Test
The Italians—battered but not bowed—rose from the turf like a boxer staggering off the ropes, throwing haymakers with surprising effect. In fact, they finished the stronger side, and had the scoreboard pressure ticked a bit higher, Erasmus admits they could’ve clawed their way all the way back.
Sloppy Springboks splutter to victory against brave Azzurri at Loftus
What was meant to be a triumphant waltz into the international season turned into a cautionary stumble. The second-half Italian surge exposed a Springbok side still searching for cohesion, fluency, and, critically, their trademark physical dominance.