Springboks

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 27: Aled Walters of South Africa with Jacques Nienaber (Defence Coach) of South Africa and Felix Jones (defence consultant) of South Africa after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi Final match between South Africa and Wales at International Stadium Yokohama on October 27, 2019 in Yokohama, Japan.

England to snatch 2019 World Cup winner?

England could give their chances of winning the upcoming World Cup a significant boost by recruiting a key member of the Springboks’ 2019 campaign.

Munster douse Marx rumours

Munster have ruled out a move for Malcolm Marx, after speculation that the Irish province would table a mega-money deal to sign the Springbok hooker from Japan.

SA rugby mourns ‘Oom’ Dougie

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has paid tribute to Douglas Martin ‘Dougie’ Dyers, one of the most important pioneers in the history of South African rugby, who died on Tuesday.

France coach: Boks still best in the world

Even though the Springboks posted a 61% win rate in 2022, South Africa is the “best team in the world”, says renowned France defence coach Shaun Edwards.

South Africa's Faf de Klerk gestures during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Faf denies claims of attack on cop

A representative for Faf de Klerk has rubbished allegations that the Springbok scrumhalf racially abused and threatened to “kill” a Stellenbosch police captain.

Bok star linked with mega-money move

Munster reportedly have their eyes set on boosting their pack with a major move for a member of the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup-winning pack.

Fans don’t want Boks to go!

SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and are urging South Africa’s stars to all stay and play their franchise rugby for local teams.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa beats of Owen Farrell and Joe Marler of England to score his team's second try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Watch: Kolbe carves England apart

Springbok hot-stepper Cheslin Kolbe makes a mockery of the England defence in this impressive compilation of sublime skills and sensational plays.

Looking Back on 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023

With 2022 reaching its conclusion and 2023 right around the corner – a year that features the Rugby World Cup – We take a look back at how the Springboks did over the last 12 months, while also looking ahead at what the new year has in store.

Bok lock’s return delayed – again

RG Snyman’s long-awaited comeback has encountered yet another setback after the Springbok’s club Munster announced he “remains unavailable” for the foreseeable future.