Springboks

Aplon excited by Bok 7-1 split

Gio Aplon says the Springboks are hiding their plans to beat Ireland in plain sight by unleashing a seven-one split on the bench in Paris.

Irish players celebrates after Ireland's flanker Josh van der Flier (red cap, 3rd right) scores their first try during the Autumn International friendly rugby union match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, on November 5, 2022. (

Muller: Boks must lose to win

The Springboks must lose to Ireland in the big World Cup pool clash in Paris if they hope to retain their status as world champions, according to former lock Johann Muller.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith (C) celebrates scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

The power of the Bok Bomb Squad

The October edition of SA Rugby magazine celebrates the destructive power of the Springboks’ Bomb Squad and dives deep into the heart of Rassie Erasmus’ creation.

Ireland icon unlocks Bok defence

La Rochelle head coach and Irish legend Ronan O’Gara has provided key insight on how his countrymen can break down the Springboks on Saturday.

Irish to defuse the Nuke Squad

Assistant coach Simon Easterby is not fazed by the prospect of Ireland tackling the Springboks’ 7-1 split on the bench, and are devising plans of their own for Saturday.

Kurt-Lee Arendse breaks away to score against the All Blacks

SBW backs Boks to edge Ireland

Sonny Bill Williams believes it’s “scary” how much better this Bok squad is to Japan 2019, and tips the world champs to beat Ireland in a World Cup thriller on Saturday.

Springboks vs Ireland: Predict and win!

Correctly predict the final score in Saturday’s clash between the Springboks and Ireland to stand a chance of winning a R3000 shopping voucher, courtesy of Airscream and Airpops!

BKT United Rugby Championship Final, DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa 27/5/2023 DHL Stormers vs Munster Munster’s RG Snyman and Jean Kleyn celebrates with the URC Trophy

Vodacom URC on top of the world

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship playing heavyweights on Saturday night in Paris will fight for the right to be ranked number one in the world when Ireland face South Africa in the World Cup.

Springboks vs Ireland: Guess Man of the Match and win!

Correctly predict the Man of the Match in Saturday’s clash between the Springboks and Ireland to stand a chance of winning a R3000 shopping voucher, courtesy of Airscream and Airpops!