World champion Springboks to host Ireland in two Tests
Johannesburg — South Africa will host Ireland, the only country they lost to when winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, in a two-Test series next July. SA Rugby…
‘ Viva Bokke, Viva!’ – Springboks get roaring welcome in Soweto
Soweto – Thousands of people gave the World Cup-winning Springboks a roaring welcome in Soweto on Thursday, as they passed through the Johannesburg township where they were once hated for…
Springboks hail diversity in homecoming World Cup victory tour
Pretoria — The World Cup-winning Springboks began a four-day homecoming tour in Pretoria on Thursday, with President Cyril Ramaphosa hailing the team for uniting a country with a divisive past.…
Etzebeth among Springboks rocking new hairstyles
Cape Town — Following the wild celebrations of their incredible World Cup final victory, the Springboks returned home to a heroes welcome, with some members of the squad sporting new hairstyles.…
Thousands brave cold, rain to welcome world champion Springboks
Johannesburg — Thousands of South Africans braved cold, wet weather to greet the Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks when they arrived in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Many wore green and gold, the…
Springboks set for epic trophy tour
Cape Town – The 2023 Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks rugby team, will be touring South Africa this week with the Webb Ellis trophy. The four-day Trophy Tour will…
Springboks are warriors who relish challenge, says Stransky
Johannesburg – The 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks are warriors rather than superstars who relish a challenge, former star fly-half Joel Stransky said on Sunday. South Africa pipped 14-man New…
Kolisi proud of Springboks after ‘ugly’ semi-final win over England
Paris – South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said he was “really proud” of his team after they came from behind to beat England 16-15 in an “ugly” semi-final at the…
Ramaphosa applauds Springboks’ victorious feat
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Springboks for their thrilling 29-28 victory over France in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Saturday. The win in Paris…
Springboks keep it ‘simple’ to thrash Romania
Bordeaux — South Africa captain Bongi Mbonambi said on Sunday the world champions kept things “simple” as they thrashed Romania 76-0 in their Rugby World Cup Pool B match in…