There are cult heroes in South Africa and then there is Os du Randt. There have been better players – whether Eben Etzebeth ...

In 1995, South Africa hosted the rugby World Cup, coinciding with the election of Nelson Mandela as the country’s first black president. Historically, the national rugby union team—the Springboks, ...

A mix-up led to the wrong Damian being named Man of the Match, sparking confusion after the post-match award announcement.

Jerry Flannery seems to be wincing. Midway through a thoughtful suggestion about what sets the Springboks apart, he becomes conscious of straying into cringeworthy platitudes. “The relationship that ...

Confusion marred South Africa’s win over England as Damian Willemse was wrongly denied the Man of the Match award amid an ...

South African rugby fans are in for a treat this weekend as both the Springbok Men and Springbok Women take on New Zealand in what is expected to be a blockbuster double-header. For the men, this Test ...

Errol Tobias, the first black player to represent South Africa in test rugby, will on Sunday mark 40 years since his landmark debut, and maintains his selection was based on "performance and merit" ...

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Steve Borthwick faces defining week as dominant Springboks condemn England to fifth straight loss - South Africa 45-21 ...

Ox Nche predicts a 'very good' scrum battle on Saturday at Ellis Park when the Springboks and England collide.