Springboks

DOMONT, FRANCE - OCTOBER 17: Jacques Nienaber (Head Coach) of South Africa with Felix Jones of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade des Fauvettes on October 17, 2023 in Domont, France.

England ‘transfixed’ by former Bok coach

Steve Borthwick says his England squad was left speechless by the magic of a member of the Springboks’ 2019 and 2023 coaching staff during preparations for the Six Nations.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 30: Lukhanyo Am of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Lukhanyo pumped after ‘special’ World Cup

Lukhanyo Am is ready to fire for the Sharks after playing an unexpected role in helping the Springboks retain the World Cup last year.

Watch: Chasing the Sun sequel out soon

The documentary based on the Springboks’ 2023 World Cup triumph in France, Chasing the Sun 2, is set to hit South Africa’s screens in March.

Greatest Bok team: ’09 vs ’19

The 2009 Lions-tamers battle Rassie’s 2019 RWC winners in the third round of the mission to find the best Bok team of the pro era.

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.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Photosport/INPHO/Shutterstock (14151420j) France vs South Africa. South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe celebrates after scoring with Eben Etzebeth 2023 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final, Stade de France, Paris, France - 15 Oct 2023

Vlok: Boks beat us, that’s a fact

France kicking coach Vlok Cilliers accepts that the Springboks were the better team, and Les Bleus weren’t prejudiced against in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Handre Pollard of South Africa kicks the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2023 semi final match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Pollard: Best kick of my life

Handre Pollard says he could “kick another 1000 kicks” but nothing will top the feeling of slotting the winning penalty for the Springboks in the World Cup semi-final against England.

Elton Jantjies of South Africa during the 2023 Castle Lager Rugby Championship Springbok training session at Loftus Stadium Field B in Pretoria on 20 June 2023

Elton banned for doping

Elton Jantjies has received a lengthy ban from rugby after the veteran Springbok flyhalf was suspended for the use of banned substance Clenbuterol.

’09 Boks batter World Cup winners

The 2007 World Cup winners were no match for the mighty Boks of ’09, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.

‘O’Keeffe did not help Boks beat France’

Joel Jutge, head of referees at World Rugby, has defended Ben O’Keeffe after Antoine Dupont criticised his officiating in the World Cup quarter-final between France and SA.