Rassie Erasmus

Rassie congratulates ‘yster’ Dricus

Rassie Erasmus hailed Dricus du Plessis after the fighter made history by becoming South Africa’s first UFC champion on Sunday.

Nienaber misses ‘brother’ Rassie

Jacques Nienaber has opened up on working apart from long-time friend and coaching partner Rassie Erasmus after starting a new chapter in Ireland.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: South Africa Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus looks on during the pre match warm up ahead of the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France.

‘Rassie will keep Boks on top’

Rassie Erasmus has been backed to keep the Springboks flourishing under his leadership as he prepares to step back into the role of head coach in 2024.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: South Africa celebrate victory during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Best of 2023: Springboks do it again!

The Springboks combined tactical ingenuity with tenacity and true grit at the 2023 Rugby World Cup to successfully retain the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time.

How Rassie’s rugby revolution fell flat

Rassie Erasmus has revealed how his plan for rugby’s answer to T20 cricket, involving the likes of Dan Carter and Richie McCaw, fell apart after resistance from New Zealand.

Pick Duane for Bok defence coach!

Duane Vermeulen is the man to take over from Jacques Nienaber as Bok defence coach, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.

Rassie reveals Bok plans

Rassie Erasmus will resume duty as Springbok head coach and he addressed concerns over depth at lock and hooker, with a view to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Watch: Money Man hails Rassie’s genius

The Money Man and Zels applaud Rassie Erasmus and marvel at the spectacular World Cup success of the Springboks.

South Africas director Rassie Erasmus speaks during a press conference at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, on October 10, 2023, as part of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Ireland not an option for Rassie

Rassie Erasmus quitting the Springboks for a job with Ireland looks all the more unlikely after the appointment of David Humphreys as the IRFU’s new performance director.

Rassie: Rugby’s greatest showman

On the surface, the Springboks had no business winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but in hindsight there was always magic in Rassie Erasmus’ ‘madness’, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.