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The Day the All Blacks Fell Hardest
The Springboks’ 43-10 victory over the All Blacks in Wellington wasn’t just a result; it was a statement. Not because it was flawless,...
10 minutes ago3 min read


Wiese’s Return Adds Missing Edge to Bok Pack
The Springboks head into Saturday’s showdown with the All Blacks in Wellington knowing they are in must-win territory if they want to...
2 days ago3 min read


The Numbers Behind the Boks’ Bold Bid to End Eden Park Streak.
The Springboks have named their squad to face the All Blacks this weekend at Eden Park, a venue that has been more fortress than stadium...
Sep 43 min read


Pollard to Park It, Sacha to Spark It
Eden Park has a way of exposing even the best teams, which is why this Bok 23 is built on a balance of bruisers, workhorses, and a dash...
Aug 283 min read


All Blacks vs Springboks - The Rivalry’s Next Chapter
The stage is set for one of rugby’s greatest rivalries to light up again at Eden Park, where the All Blacks and Springboks are about to...
Aug 272 min read


Boks Bounce Back in Cape Town as Wallabies Show They’re No Pushovers
The opening two rounds of the Rugby Championship reminded us why this competition is one of the fiercest in world rugby. At Ellis Park,...
Aug 262 min read


Upping the ante as the Springbok Women prepare for RWC 2025
With the Rugby World Cup a little over a month away, the Springbok Women are putting the finishing touches on their preparations. This...
Jul 34 min read


The Italian job: Laying the ghost of 2016
When the fixtures for 2025 were announced, a few Springbok supporters expressed disappointment at an ostensibly easier run of home games,...
Jun 304 min read


Thirty years on from 1995 – ranking our RWC wins
Where were you on 24 June 1995? Can you remember what you were doing and who you were with at the incredible moment the Springboks lifted...
Jun 249 min read


Flair Meets Firepower: Why the Barbarians Are the Perfect Opponent for Rassie’s Boks.
Cape Town is in for a treat this weekend as the Springboks take on the Barbarians in what promises to be a spectacle of rugby innovation....
Jun 232 min read


Rassie’s Balancing Act: Can the Boks Build Without Breaking?
Balancing Legacy with the Future As the Springboks gear up for a packed 2025 season, head coach Rassie Erasmus finds himself at the helm...
Jun 194 min read


Springbok Women continue their reign
Image courtesy of Rugby Africa. The Rugby Africa Women’s Cup wrapped up on Sunday, 15 June, and the Springbok Women were crowned...
Jun 163 min read


Bok Women mark historic milestone with an emphatic victory
It’s a World Cup year for women’s rugby, and the Springbok Women got off to the best possible start, kicking off their season with a...
Apr 233 min read


Is the (real) red card dead?
Since the moment the 20-minute red card was first introduced, I’ve been a very vocal opponent. Not even the Sharks getting to bring on a...
Apr 135 min read


Star quality: Is fame the name of the game?
Ilona Maher in action at the Paris Olympics. Michael Steele / Getty Images A recent article by the UK’s Telegraph opened up a debate...
Mar 265 min read


The Downgrade of Free State Stadium: A Blow to Bloemfontein’s Rugby Culture
Recent reports suggest that the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein has been downgraded to a Class C venue by SA Rugby, effectively...
Feb 252 min read


When do we pause?
For many South Africans, one of the biggest reasons to get excited about the Six Nations kicking off over the weekend was that it...
Feb 36 min read


Bok 23 primed for the Scots
The Autumn Nations series kicked off this past weekend with England hosting the All Blacks and Scotland taking on the Flying Fijians....
Nov 5, 20242 min read


The countdown to RWC 2025 is on!
There’s less than a year to go until the best women’s rugby teams in the world gather in England for Rugby World Cup 2025, with the hosts...
Oct 23, 20244 min read


A Decade of Dominance
Eben Etzebeth, is set to make history this weekend as he becomes South Africa's most capped rugby player of all time. After equaling the...
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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