Springboks

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 11: Ox Nche of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on March 11, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Ox driven to make props ‘pass out’

Springbok and Sharks loosehead prop Ox Nche says there is “nothing more satisfying” than watching a rival pop out of a scrum while asserting his dominance in the set piece.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Deon Fourie of South Africa is tackled by Ethan de Groot of New Zealand 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. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Eben: ‘Underrated’ Fourie is a real fighter

As Deon Fourie nurses his way back from knee surgery, fellow Springbok world champion Eben Etzebeth has shed light on what drives the veteran utility forward.

Duane laces up for one more trophy run

Duane Vermeulen will headline the Springbok contingent accompanying the Webb Ellis Cup on the third stop of the Rugby World Cup trophy tour this week.

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Eben fires shots at ‘arrogant’ Ireland

Eben Etzebeth has stoked the fire for Ireland’s tour of South Africa by accusing Andy Farrell’s side of arrogance following the World Cup clash with the Springboks.

The Springboks line up for the anthem. France's players (L) and South Africa's players (R) stand for the national anthems ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

Boks set for Nations cup desert duels

Qatar has reportedly emerged as surprise bidders for the Nations Championship rugby finals, as the Middle Eastern country proposes a three-day ‘Super Bowl of rugby’.

epa10879661 Ireland’s James Ryan (C) in action during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland in Saint- Denis, France, 23 September 2023. EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

D’Arcy: ‘Tired’ Ireland to tackle Boks

Former Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy has his fingers crossed that his countrymen will be able to put up a fight against the back-to-back world champion Springboks in July.

South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard runs with the ball during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, south-eastern France, on October 1, 2023.

Pollard the Bok 10 GOAT!

Readers had their say and Handre Pollard emerged as the overwhelming choice for the greatest Springbok flyhalf of all time.

Varsity Cup star gets Bok invite

Rassie Erasmus has called up one of the 2023 Varsity Cup stars to attend a Springbok alignment camp.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Jesse Kriel of South Africa with Handre Pollard of South Africa and Jasper Wiese of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Pollard ‘owns the Bok 10 crown’

Handre Pollard is the greatest Springbok flyhalf and without the two-time World Cup winner, documentaries like Chasing the Sun wouldn’t exist, writes MARK KEOHANE.