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Springbok and Bulls centre, Jan Serfontein, has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 33-year-old calls time on a 15-year professional career that saw him rise from World Rugby Junior Player of the Year to spells with the Bulls, the Springboks and French club Montpellier. "Every player knows that there’s a time to call it a day," said Serfontein. "We used to drive up from Port Elizabeth […]
The South African 'A' rugby team will return to action this year, when they square up against the Zimbabwe Sables, as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks’ season opener against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June. The SA 'A' side last played in 2022, when they took on Munster and the Bristol Bears in the UK, under the guidance of Springbok assistant coach, Mzwandile Stick. Zimbabwe, who are also preparing […]
The Stormers have confirmed that lock, Salmaan Moerat, will leave Cape Town at the end of the season to take up an opportunity in France. While the franchise has not disclosed which club he will be joining, Moerat has been widely linked with a move to Top 14 giants, La Rochelle. The announcement of his departure comes a day after the Bulls confirmed that utility back, David Kriel, will be […]
SA Rugby has appointed former England technical analyst, Joe Lewis, to the Springbok management team as a performance analyst. He is set to join the team ahead of the international season, which kicks off with a clash against the Barbarians and includes two new competitions in the Nations Championship and Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour. Lewis previously worked as a national age-grade video analyst for Wales and as a head analyst […]
The Springboks will begin their quest for an unprecedented fifth Rugby World Cup title on Sunday, 3 October, when they face Italy in their opening pool match. World Rugby announced the fixtures for the 2027 Rugby World Cup on Tuesday. The expanded tournament will be staged across eight venues in Australia and will feature 24 nations for the first time, with the introduction of a round of 16 ahead of […]
2025 will long be remembered by sports fans across South Africa as a year of triumph and historic achievements. The country's flag was flown high by its teams as well as individual sportsmen and women across different codes. The Proteas, Bafana Bafana, and the Springboks all impressed under the guidance of coaches Shukri Conrad, Hugo Broos, and Rassie Erasmus. Bafana Bafana achieved the remarkable feat of qualifying for two major […]
Sharks interim coach, JP Pietersen, says he is energised by the challenge of steadying what has looked like a rudderless Sharks outfit as they prepare to host Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup in Durban on Saturday. Pietersen, who was appointed after John Plumtree stepped aside last week, admitted the past few days have been a whirlwind, but says the players’ response has convinced him that the team can reset […]
Springbok coach, Rassie Erasmus, has had his contract extended by a further four years until 2031 by SA Rugby. SA Rugby President, Mr Mark Alexander, made the announcement to SA Rugby’s general meeting of member unions on Friday, stating that Erasmus will remain as head coach until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States of America. "This decision reflects not only Rassie’s remarkable track record […]
The Springboks have been pitted against Italy, Georgia and Romania in Pool B for the 2027 Rugby World Cup following Wednesday’s draw in Sydney, Australia. Italy, who faced the Boks in three Tests this year, are expected to offer the toughest pool challenge, while Georgia and Romania will bring the trademark physicality of Eastern European rugby teams. The Springboks became the second team after New Zealand to retain the William […]
