Coming into this weekend, the Springboks could have lost their No 1 spot at the top of the world rankings if results had not gone in their favour. As it turned out, though, the Springboks kept their Outgoing Tour winning streak intact with a 29-20 (half-time 19-17) win over England, while later in the night … Read more
The Bledisloe Cup is not the only trophy the All Blacks and Wallabies will be playing for when they clash in Sydney on Saturday. In a most unusual Rugby Championship log look, the Springboks and Argentina are vying for title honours at the top of the standings, while the All Blacks and Wallabies will engage … Read more
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While the New Zealand All Blacks did their best to intimidate their opponents on the pitch with their performance of the Haka, they were no match for the Springbok impi performers. In recent months, the Zulu warrior dancers have kept the crowds enthralled as part of the pregame entertainment. SPRINGBOKS IMPIS ENTERTAIN CROWDS AT LOCAL … Read more
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A powerful video of a Cape Town All Blacks supporter who revealed why he chose to back his country and the Springboks has left South African rugby fans in tears. The ad comes ahead of SA’s clash with New Zealand at the DHL Stadium on Saturday, 7 September. It also coincides with the 30th anniversary … Read more
A South African rugby fan who purchased tickets to watch the Springboks play the All Blacks at Ellis Park (now Emirates Airline Park) has complained about being issued duplicate tickets to the match. The 62 000 seater stadium was filled to capacity for the highly-anticipated game, which the Boks won 31-7. South Africa and New … Read more
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says it remains to be seen if Rassie Erasmus has the necessary rhythm to emulate his breakdance celebrations. The Springboks and All Blacks are just days away from an epic showdown at Ellis Park and there has been no shortage of barbs traded back and forth between the two nations. … Read more
South Africans are waiting with bated breath for this weekend’s clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks. They’re also anticipating another emotional rendition of the national anthem, this time sung by the Mzansi Youth Choir. The rivals’ clash is one of two that will take place on 31 October and 7 September at Ellis … Read more
If you’re a person of colour (POC) from a South African rugby-fanatic family, you’ll no doubt know relatives who have chosen to support New Zealand’s All Blacks over the country’s national squad, the Springboks. You’ll also understand why a country on the other side of the world has a deep-rooted history and connection with its … Read more
Rassie Erasmus has used his X account to slam his critics again, particularly after the comments made by former Springbok coach Jake White. He’s also followed the official account of New Zealand’s All Blacks, who will play South Africa next weekend. The Boks will face their biggest rugby rivals in two home-ground matches on 31 … Read more
The Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks will meet for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup finale in their Rugby Championship match next weekend. The fierce rugby rivals will play two back-to-back games on home soil on 31 August and 7 September. South Africa has four World Cup titles, while their competitors … Read more
