SA Rugby magazine

‘Boks have inspired youngsters’

In our continued collaboration with UXI Sport, former Springbok flyhalf Louis Koen and new Vodacom Bulls forwards coach Russell Winter discuss the work being done to support youth development in SA rugby.

Cheika strikes back at criticism

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has responded to scathing criticism of the 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign from selector Michael O’Connor.

17 JUN 1995: SOUTH AFRICAN CAPTAIN FRANCOIS PIENAAR (CENTER) TRIES TO GATHER THE BALL DURING THE SOUTH AFRICA V FRANCE 1995 WORLD CUP RUGBY SEMI FINALS AT KINGS PARK STADIUM IN DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Botterill/ALLSPORT

Rewind: The wettest match ever? – Boks vs France (1995)

25 years ago today, the Springboks faced France in the 1995 Rugby World Cup semi-final at a drenched Kings Park in Durban. Had the match not been played, the hosts would have been eliminated from the tournament as a result of their inferior disciplinary record.

Watch: Beauden Barrett – Player Cam

Over the weekend, Sky Sport introduced a new innovation with a dedicated camera to keep an eye on playmaker Beauden Barrett during the whole Blues-Hurricanes clash.

Watch: Player, Try of the Week – Super Rugby Aotearoa

Following round one of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa, Blues wing Caleb Clarke was crowned as player of the week after an excellent attacking performance, while Hurricanes captain Dane Coles’ effort from 30 metres out was selected as the try of the week.

O’Connor: Cheika’s secret RWC strategy was a scam

Outgoing Wallabies selector Michael O’Connor has suggested that Australia’s poor 2019 World Cup campaign was in part due to the players not standing up to coach Michael Cheika’s authoritarianism.

Jantjies explains decision to stay at Lions

Flyhalf Elton Jantjies has revealed why he agreed to a contract extension at the Lions despite receiving several lucrative offers from overseas clubs.

Andrews moved to tears by 2019 World Cup triumph

Former Springbok forward Mark Andrews has spoken about how incredibly proud he was to see the team lift the World Cup for the third time in 2019.

Watch: Beast’s 100th Springbok Test

Look back at some of the best moments from Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira’s 100th Test for the Springboks, including a few special words from SuperSport commentator Kaunda Ntunja.

Duane Vermeulen of South Africa challenged by Maro Itoje (l) and Denny Solomona of England during the international rugby match between South Africa and England at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on 16 June 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Rewind: Springboks vs England (2018)

Two years ago today, the Springboks clinched a series win against England, after scoring 23 unanswered points in a spirited, come-from-behind victory in Bloemfontein.