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SA Rugby mourns loss of ‘rugby giant’ Dobson

SA Rugby has paid tribute to legendary former referee Paul Dobson, who passed away at the age of 84 on Monday.

Watch: Habana’s favourite Bok tries

In conversation with SuperSport commentator Matthew Pearce, all-time record try-scorer Bryan Habana selects his five favourite Springbok tries scored by former teammates.

Stats and facts about the life of Kaunda Ntunja

Following the untimely passing of Kaunda Ntunja, a compilation of stats and facts about the award-winning rugby commentator and former Junior Springbok captain.

Kolisi: BLM is about more than sport

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he has been silent about the Black Lives Matter movement up to now because he was reflecting on the times he faced inequality.

epa07729869 Herschel Jantjies (C) of South Africa and his teammates sing their national anthem prior to the Rugby Championship test match between South Africa and Australia at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 July 2019. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

Rewind: Springboks vs Wallabies (2019)

One year ago today, the Springboks began their successful 2019 season with a 35-17 victory over the Wallabies at Ellis Park, with Herschel Jantjies putting in a man-of-the-match performance on Test debut.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus, Head Coach of South Africa talks to Siya Kolisi of South Africa after victory in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019

‘Rassie transformed Bok culture’

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has opened up on how the team environment has become more inclusive under Rassie Erasmus.

Kolisi: I’ve felt that my life didn’t matter

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has ‘added his voice to the conversation’ around the Black Lives Matter movement with a heartfelt video post.

Best of YouTube: Rugby’s biggest scrums

In our continued selection of the best clips from YouTube, check out this compilation from World Rugby showing some of the strongest scrums in the game.

How Mandela saved the Springbok

As we celebrate Mandela Day, take a look back at this special feature from the June 2006 issue of SA Rugby magazine.

Rassie: We lose, we go home

Look back at Rassie Erasmus’ team talk in the buildup to the Springboks’ do-or-die pool match against Italy during last year’s Rugby World Cup, and how he correctly predicted the team’s route to the knockout stages.