Boks bigger threat to Ireland than ABs

Ireland have a better chance of progressing to a maiden World Cup semi-final if they face the All Blacks in the quarter-finals rather than the Springboks according to legendary centre Brian O’Driscoll.

VUSA rugby programme inspires next generation

Excitement is bubbling as the World Cup is set to kick off this month, and the success of the Springboks could inspire the next generation of stars, writes PETROS AUGOUSTI.

Mathie appointed as Griquas coach

Former Vodacom Blue Bulls and Sharks scrumhalf Scott Mathie has been named as Griquas head coach for the 2020-21 season.

Bok duo to turn out for BaaBaas

The Barbarians have confirmed that Springboks Beast Mtawarira and Herschel Jantjies will play for the invitational side against Fiji on 16 November.

Breaking down Boks’ midfield

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ midfield options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.

Steenkamp joins Edinburgh’s ranks

Vodacom Bulls loose forward Ruan Steenkamp has joined Pro14 giants Edinburgh on a short-term loan deal during the World Cup.

‘Athletes must ensure clean supplements’

Leading sports scientist Dr Ross Tucker says there is a possibility that Aphiwe Dyantyi innocently ingested multiple banned substances.

Watch: All Blacks tackle South African slang

Check out the video from Investec showing the ultimate ‘word scrum’ as the All Blacks take on former Bok Victor Matfield and fellow South Africans.

‘I didn’t know’ defence won’t fly

Saids CEO Khalid Galant says Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi will find it difficult to prove due diligence after he tested positive for multiple banned substances.

Golden Lions to don blue in final

The Golden Lions will wear blue jerseys in the Currie Cup final against the Free State Cheetahs to commemorate 130 years of domestic rugby.