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🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Impi: Strongest Blitzboks since lockdown

Captain Impi Visser says the Blitzboks will field their strongest squad in years at this weekend’s Vancouver Sevens. The post Impi: Strongest Blitzboks since lockdown appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 11 hours ago
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Watch: SA Rugby Awards in 60 seconds

Domestic rugby's finest were honoured at a glittering ceremony at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Thursday night. The post Watch: SA Rugby Awards in 60 seconds appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 12 hours ago
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Young guns impress Rassie

Rassie Erasmus says he was delighted with the energy and engagement at the Boks’ first alignment camp of the year in Cape Town. The post Young guns impress Rassie appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 14 hours ago
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Watch: ‘We’re working on Tony’

Hanyani Shimange asks Rassie Erasmus if he's made a plan to take Tony Brown's password away. The post Watch: ‘We’re working on Tony’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 14 hours ago
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Rennie’s Japan stint sparks All Blacks concerns

Kiwi rugby writer Richard Knowler has questioned NZ Rugby’s decision to allow new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie to remain in Japan until June. The post Rennie’s Japan stint sparks All Blacks concerns appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 14 hours ago
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Barrett excited by Rennie era

Jordie Barrett believes the All Blacks still have enough time to build a World Cup-winning team under new coach Dave Rennie. The post Barrett excited by Rennie era appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 14 hours ago
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Wales’ Botham sledged by famous grandfather

Wales flank James Botham has revealed how his famous grandfather, Ian Botham, reacted to his "gut-wrenching" Six Nations mistake against Scotland. The post Wales’ Botham sledged by famous grandfather appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 14 hours ago
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Townsend hails ‘instinctive’ France

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says France’s “pure, instinctive rugby” will pose a major challenge at Murrayfield. The post Townsend hails ‘instinctive’ France appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 15 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Mallett: Garbisi brothers key to unlock England

Nick Mallett believes Italy's halfback pairing could be the difference as they chase a first victory over England. The post Mallett: Garbisi brothers key to unlock England appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 17 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Lake: Wales love being underdogs

Wales captain Dewi Lake is comfortable with the Welsh being regarded as underdogs for their Six Nations match with Ireland in Dublin. The post Lake: Wales love being underdogs appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 17 hours ago
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Scots not focused on Six Nations title

Coach Gregor Townsend insists Scotland’s only concern against France on Saturday is delivering a winning performance. The post Scots not focused on Six Nations title appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

about 17 hours ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Marvellous Marx crowned SA’s best

Malcolm Marx capped a remarkable 2025 by being named SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year on Thursday night. The post Marvellous Marx crowned SA’s best appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
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Watch: MLR replaces TMO with RRS

Who better to announce Major League Rugby's new Referee Review System than Nigel Owens in a bubble bath surrounded by his cows. The post Watch: MLR replaces TMO with RRS appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Schoeman starts for Scots, Duhan dropped

Pierre Schoemann returns to Scotland's starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations match against France at Murrayfield. The post Schoeman starts for Scots, Duhan dropped appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
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Watch: ‘Brutal’ act gets 19-match ban

Provence loose forward Guillaume Piazzoli received a 19-game ban for this act of foul play during a Pro D2 clash against Dax. The post Watch: ‘Brutal’ act gets 19-match ban appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Superbru: Les Bleus down Bravehearts, Ireland run riot

France stay unbeaten in the Six Nations while Wales' woes continue, according to the SA Rugby magazine team. The post Superbru: Les Bleus down Bravehearts, Ireland run riot appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

France recall fit-again Jalibert

Matthieu Jalibert is back at flyhalf for France's Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.  The post France recall fit-again Jalibert appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Boks keeping close eye on Six Nations

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his assistants say the shifting Six Nations landscape shows how quickly teams are evolving ahead of the 2027 World Cup. The post Boks keeping close eye on Six Nations appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
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Boks relish aerial warfare

The Springboks believe the aerial contest has become one of rugby’s most exciting features. The post Boks relish aerial warfare appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
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Davids: Bok lock depth under constant scrutiny

Forwards coach Deon Davids says the Springboks' depth at lock remains a talking point. The post Davids: Bok lock depth under constant scrutiny appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Saint-André: France talent unprecedented

Former France coach Philippe Saint-André says Fabien Galthié has more talent at his disposal than any previous Les Bleus boss. The post Saint-André: France talent unprecedented appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
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Heyneke in focus as SA Cup gets going

The race for places in the Currie Cup Premier Division begins this weekend as the third edition of the SA Cup kicks off across the country. The post Heyneke in focus as SA Cup gets going appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
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Nations Championship faces credibility check

The Nations Championship promises meaningful Tests, but could be flawed from the outset, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. The post Nations Championship faces credibility check appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
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Rennie opens door to Retallick return

Dave Rennie says he wants experienced lock Brodie Retallick back in the All Blacks set-up. The post Rennie opens door to Retallick return appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
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Quade: Rennie’s appointment ‘a little bit of karma’

Former Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper believes Dave Rennie landing the All Blacks coaching job after being sacked by Australia is a case of karma. The post Quade: Rennie’s appointment ‘a little bit of karma’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

‘Disappointed’ Joseph breaks his silence

Jamie Joseph says the selection process to appoint the new All Blacks coach was fair and “thorough”. The post ‘Disappointed’ Joseph breaks his silence appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

1 day ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Ulster trio drafted into Ireland team

Coach Andy Farrell has made five changes to Ireland's starting XV for Friday's Six Nations match against Wales in Dublin. The post Ulster trio drafted into Ireland team appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

2 days ago
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Big Vic backs Rennie to reset All Blacks culture

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes Dave Rennie is exactly what All Black rugby needs – a fresh voice with a clear vision. The post Big Vic backs Rennie to reset All Blacks culture appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

2 days ago
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Bok hopefuls get up to speed

The Springboks officially kicked off their 2026 programme on Tuesday with a three-day alignment camp in Cape Town. The post Bok hopefuls get up to speed appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

2 days ago
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Jones salivating for ‘tasty’ England clash

Felix Jones says the Springboks aren't paying too much attention to England's Six Nations slump. The post Jones salivating for ‘tasty’ England clash appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
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Brown: Boks a lot more dangerous now

The Springboks may be back-to-back world champions, but there is no appetite within the coaching group to stand still. The post Brown: Boks a lot more dangerous now appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Rennie relishes Greatest Rivalry showdown

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has given his first thoughts on the blockbuster four-Test showdown with the Springboks later this year. The post Rennie relishes Greatest Rivalry showdown appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Rennie: All Blacks will be picked on form

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has made it clear how he plans going about leading the team. The post Rennie: All Blacks will be picked on form appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
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Wales tweak team for Ireland clash

Wales coach Steve Tandy has made three changes to his starting XV to face Ireland in the Six Nations. The post Wales tweak team for Ireland clash appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Davids back to light up Vancouver

Playmaker Selvyn Davids returns for the SVNS stop at BC Place this weekend, determined to help the Blitzboks close the gap on series leaders Fiji. The post Davids back to light up Vancouver appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
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New All Blacks coach named

NZ Rugby has confirmed who will be tasked to lead the All Blacks to the World Cup next year. The post New All Blacks coach named appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Saids hits back at UK media doping claims

The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport has responded to claims that doping testing is spiralling in South African rugby. The post Saids hits back at UK media doping claims appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
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Larkham stays put

The Brumbies have locked in head coach Stephen Larkham, shutting down talk of a possible move to the All Blacks set-up. The post Larkham stays put appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
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Bulls bring back ex-Junior Boks captain

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the return of a star loose forward. The post Bulls bring back ex-Junior Boks captain appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

England rip up team sheet for Italy

England coach Steve Borthwick has announced radical changes to his team on Tuesday following their alarming Six Nations slump. The post England rip up team sheet for Italy appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Faf heading to Free State?

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is reportedly set to join the Cheetahs when his Yokohama Canon Eagles contract ends in June. The post Faf heading to Free State? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Watch: Brutal bump in Varsity Cup

UJ winger Ughan Africa sat down NWU prop Jason Oosthuizen during Monday's Varsity Cup clash. The post Watch: Brutal bump in Varsity Cup appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
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SA rugby talent pipeline in overdrive

Rassie Erasmus believes South Africa’s player pathway is stronger and better aligned than ever. The post SA rugby talent pipeline in overdrive appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

3 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Boks training to be tackle-smart

The Springboks are sharpening their tackle technique after a run of red and yellow cards last season. The post Boks training to be tackle-smart appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

4 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Daan: You can never have enough props

Scrum coach Daan Human says the Springboks have a good balance between youth and experience up front. The post Daan: You can never have enough props appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

4 days ago
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Bok scrum here to stay

The Springboks have welcomed confirmation from World Rugby that the scrum will not be depowered. The post Bok scrum here to stay appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

4 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

SA Rugby CEO: Global season needs compromise

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says turning a global rugby calendar into reality will require meaningful compromise from all stakeholders. The post SA Rugby CEO: Global season needs compromise appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

4 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Tony fires All Blacks warning

Tony Brown believes the All Blacks will push the Springboks to their limits, regardless of who becomes their new head coach. The post Tony fires All Blacks warning appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

4 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Rassie plans for every scenario

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are well positioned ahead of a demanding season, but that depth will be key if injuries strike. The post Rassie plans for every scenario appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

4 days ago
🇿🇦SA Rugby Magazine

Tony: Sacha just needs some TLC

Springbok attack coach Tony Brown insists Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will emerge stronger from a recent dip in form. The post Tony: Sacha just needs some TLC appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

4 days ago
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