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Rassie Erasmus’ latest Springbok squad demonstrates succession planning, workload management and long-term strategic thinking. By balancing player welfare, injury rehabilitation and competitive opportunities, the Springbok coach continues building depth while preparing for one of the toughest stretches of the international calendar. A fascinating case study in elite high-performance management.
Vernon Paulo’s relentless style has earned him the nickname War Dog. The Stormers hooker explains the mentality behind the name.
The Springboks thrashed Wales 43-0 in Durban with seven tries, standout debut performances from Vusi Moyo, Jaco Williams, Ruben van Heerden and Carlu Sadie, and another commanding Nations Championship display.
The Springboks have shelved the history books, locked away the scorecards and refused to entertain any comforting memories ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Wales at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban. Past victories, according…
The Junior Springboks are 80 minutes away from rugby immortality. Standing between South Africa and back-to-back World Rugby Under-20 Championship titles is a battle-hardened French side. Standing inside the Junior Bok camp is an unshakeable…
The countdown to the 2027 Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD officially began on Wednesday as entries opened exclusively for Yellow and Blue Number Club (BNC) members. The priority entry window opened at 10:00…
From Khayelitsha’s football fields to the top of Table Mountain, Hisense South Africa delivered far more than an unforgettable day out. Through its Hands on the Future campaign, young footballers explored local innovation, shared their biggest dreams and received vital football equipment that will continue to benefit their communities long after the final whistle. Every great journey starts with believing it is possible.
The rugby gods have a wicked sense of humour. Three months after Scarra Ntubeni waved goodbye in what seemed his final Stormers appearance against Connacht, the veteran hooker has been handed one last dance. Retirement…
Record-breaking South African referee Aimee Barrett-Theron has stepped away from officiating after revealing a treatable breast cancer diagnosis, inspiring the rugby community with her courage and message of early detectio
Twenty-year-old flyhalf Vusi Moyo has barely unpacked after his breakthrough season, yet South African rugby is already placing the keys to the Springbok backline in his hands. When the Springboks face Wales in Durban on…
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