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Elton Jantjies tested positive for banned substance

August 26, 2023

World Cup winning South Africa fly-half Elton Jantjies admitted that he was tested positive for a banned substance in June. Jantjies, who was part…

Game against New Zealand is more than just a warm-up – South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth

August 23, 2023

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth say the team is upbeat about facing New Zealand in the upcoming World Cup warm-up game at Twickenham Stadium…

Rynhardt Elstadt Exclusive: The Toulouse and Springbok forward hoping to lift more silverware this season

June 15, 2021

As Toulouse look to finish their campaign by adding the Top 14 title to their recent Champions Cup success, Rynhardt Elstadt spoke to Joe…

South Africa international Aphiwe Dyantyi banned for four years for doping violation

December 14, 2020

South Africa international wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has been handed a four-week banfollowing an anti-doping violation. The 26-year-old was tested positive for three banned substance…

South Africa finish 2020 as number one ranked Test team

December 9, 2020

South Africa have retained the number one ranking in the World Rugby Rankings at the end of the year despite not playing a single…

Australia and South Africa to face Scotland in 2021 November series

December 2, 2020

Scotland will lock horns with World Champions South Africa and Australia in their autumn international fixtures for 2021. The games will take place on…

The Springbok at Lockwood Park

May 18, 2020

When Huddersfield RUFC unveiled Andre Snyman as their backs and skills coach, the former South Africa international coined himself as an ‘adopted Yorkshireman’.

South Africa dominate as England fall short in World Cup final

November 2, 2019

England had no answer to South Africa’s power as the Springboks clinched the their third Rugby World Cup with a 32-12 victory. Joe Harvey…

South Africa dominate as England fall short in World Cup final

November 2, 2019

England had no answer to South Africa’s power as the Springboks clinched the their third Rugby World Cup with a 32-12 victory.

‘This could bring people together again’ – Stransky

October 31, 2019

When Joel Stransky kicked the winning drop goal in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, it signalled the end of amateurism in rugby union.