Pollard’s boot reignites Bok fire, but Eden Park looms large
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus walked off the sodden turf at DHL Stadium with the look of a man who had just downed a stiff drink after a week of headaches. South Africa’s 30-22 win over…
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Springboks bounce back with win over Wallabies
The Springboks restored confidence and silenced their critics by bouncing back from last week’s disappointment, securing a hard-fought 30-22 victory over Australia at DHL Stadium in the second match of the Rugby Championship.
Experienced Bok Women team named for RWC opener
The Springbok Women will open their Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign with a squad laden with Test and World Cup experience when they take on Brazil at Franklin’s Garden in Northampton on Sunday.
Kellaway calls for Wallaby consistency
Australia’s shock 38–22 victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park was the rugby equivalent of robbing a fortress at gunpoint. The Wallabies not only stormed Johannesburg, they knocked South Africa off their world No.1 perch…
Boks shuffle the deck for Wallaby rematch
Rassie Erasmus has never been shy to roll the dice, and this week he’s practically emptied the deck. For Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies in Cape Town, the Springbok coach named a side…
Springboks receive supportive reception despite setback
Despite suffering a surprising defeat at the hands of Australia last weekend, the Springboks were met with a warm and encouraging reception upon their arrival in Cape Town, reflecting the continued support and high expectations of their fans
Wallabies Smell Blood: No Fear of Bok Backlash in Cape Town
The Springboks limped into Cape Town with bruised egos, but the Wallabies swaggered in with no fear. Fresh off a history-making ambush at Ellis Park, Joseph Sua’ali’i and company are daring to believe they can bloody…
Moodie: We need to get control and balance right this weekend
The Springboks will aim to put things right and address the mistakes that proved costly in their 22-38 defeat to Australia during the opening match of the Rugby Championship
Rassie: “We were dog s**t on the day”
Adnaan Mohamed at Ellis Park Johannesburg – Ellis Park was supposed to be a fortress. Instead, on Saturday it became a leaking circus tent and the Springboks somehow managed to squeeze in every mistake possible…
Ellis Park braced for rugby’s version of a street fight
“They played well in their last two matches against the British & Irish Lions, losing the second Test in the last few minutes, while they won the last match, so it’s going to be a big battle.”