Pieter-Steph du Toit is upbeat about making a swift recovery from shoulder surgery and firing on all cylinders for the Springboks in 2025. The two-time World Cup winner underwent a complex procedure last week, as confirmed by Toyota Verblitz’s chief Steve Hansen. Hansen, speaking to Sport Nation’s Beaver & Guy, expressed disappointment at Du Toit’s
The contributions of Springbok legends such as Danie Gerber to the rich history of South African rugby should not be forgotten, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane emphasises the importance of preserving the sport’s heritage in the Republic, highlighting the need to celebrate iconic players and unforgettable matches. Inspired by a SuperSport series on
Steven Kitshoff is “at peace” regarding his professional rugby career as the Springbok prop provides the latest update on his recovery from a neck fusion operation. Kitshoff suffered the injury during a Currie Cup match between Western Province and the Griffons late last year. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with Sport24, the two-time World Cup
Pieter-Steph du Toit’s recovery from shoulder surgery could leave the Springbok star with roughly a month to prepare for the start of the world champions’ 2025 Test calendar year. The 32-year-old utility forward, who last year became the first South African to win the World Rugby Player of the Year twice, revealed ongoing shoulder concerns
The 2023 and 2024 SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division champions, the Bulls Daisies travel to the Eastern Cape to begin their 2025 campaign against the EP Queens. The Daisies and the Queens meet at the Wolfson Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, 25 January; with kick-off set for 13h00. Hayden Groepes (head coach) and Lusanda Dumke
SA Rugby has signed a four-year deal with one of the world’s biggest brands. SA Rugby and Coca-Cola confirmed a groundbreaking new partnership on Thursday, reigniting a collaboration that spans more than three decades which will see the world-famous red and white logo appear on the playing shorts of all the national teams in green
SA Rugby has reportedly signed a four-year deal with one of the world’s biggest brands. According to the UK Daily Mail, Coca-Cola will replace MTN as the Springboks’ headline sponsor. The famous logo will appear on the front of the Bok jersey, as well as on the back of the shorts for the men’s, women’s,
Cobus Reinach is eager to embrace a leadership role and impart his knowledge at the Stormers when he returns to South African rugby next season. The two-time World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf, currently with French Top 14 club Montpellier, sees the potential in linking up with the Stormers’ young stars. “Playing attacking rugby with X factor
More must be done to celebrate South African rugby’s coaching legends, ensuring their contributions to the game are given the recognition they deserve, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane emphasises the wealth of coaching expertise in the Republic. While the Rugby World Cup is the pinnacle of Test rugby, he argues that success between
SA Rugby has commissioned a governance review by an independent audit firm into the failed R1.4-billion equity bid by the Ackerley Sports Group. The American consortium’s proposal, which would have given them a 20% stake in SA Rugby’s commercial rights, failed to meet the 75% threshold it required to receive approval of the Saru general
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he wouldn’t make it to the 2027 World Cup had he kept on playing his club rugby in France. Kolisi joined Racing 92 after the 2023 World Cup having told the French club that he would not play Test rugby again. However, he soon changed his mind and was back
Ruan Nortje is eager to pick up where he left off in 2024, as the Springbok and Vodacom Bulls lock gears up to make his comeback from a two-month injury lay-off this week. Nortje, who has been sidelined since November with a serious hamstring injury that ruled him out of the Boks’ end-of-year tour, is
