Rassie trims Springbok squad

Curwin Bosch and Kwagga Smith are among the six players released from the Springbok squad to rejoin their Super Rugby franchises.

Blitzboks close in on Sevens Series title

Dewald Human scored a hat-trick as the Blitzboks beat New Zealand 24-12 in the semi-finals of the Paris Sevens on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Fiji loss boosts Blitzboks’ series hopes

Justin Geduld scored a try in the seventh minute of extra-time as the Blitzboks beat Spain 15-10 in the quarter-finals of the Paris Sevens to keep their hopes of clinching the Sevens Series title alive. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Rassie lauds Kolisi’s leadership

Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi and the Springbok leadership group made a statement in the big comeback win against England on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.

Eddie: Faf was fantastic for Boks

England coach Eddie Jones says the Springboks’ ‘little buzzsaw’ Faf de Klerk had a big impact in Saturday’s Test at Ellis Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.

Overseas Boks made their mark

Overseas-based players Faf de Klerk, Willie le Roux and Duane Vermeulen vindicated their selection in Saturday’s Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS at Ellis Park.

Brave Boks draw first blood

The Springboks fought back from 24-3 down to beat England 42-39 on Saturday and take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test series. JON CARDINELLI reports from Ellis Park.

Augustus brace salvages WP draw

Western Province came from behind to claim a 24-24 draw with the Boland Cavaliers, while there were also wins for the Sharks XV, Griquas, Blue Bulls, SWD Eagles and Golden Lions XV in the Provincial Rugby Challenge.

USA soar past Russia

Marcel Brache and Joe Taufete’e both grabbed braces as the USA hammered Russia 63-13 in Colorado on Saturday.

Scotland crush Canada

Scotland scored seven tries in their convincing 48-10 win against Canada in Alberta on Saturday.