Sports: Springboks

Paul Jordaan made eight appearances for South Africa's under-20 side. By XAVIER LEOTY (AFP/File)

No kidding: Ex-Baby Bok world champion Jordaan retires to rear goats

Apr 17, 2020

Former world under-20 champion Paul Jordaan announced his retirement from rugby on Friday at the age of 28 to rear Kalah ...

South African lock Eben Etzebeth in action for Toulon. By REMY GABALDA (AFP/File)

Springbok Etzebeth to face trial over abuse case: ...

Jan 24, 2020

South Africa's human rights watchdog Friday said World Cup-winning Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will face charges of all ...

Overboard underwear: Springbok supporters wear South African flag speedos to mimic
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk's attire. By Michele Spatari (AFP/File)

Rugby Union in 2019: De Klerk guides Springboks, J...

Dec 17, 2019

Faf de Klerk guided South Africa to World Cup glory in Japan, with the hosts setting the tournament alight with an unexp ...

Siya Kolisi was in Monaco to collect a 'Champion of Peace' but looks forward to getting back to training. By VALERY HACHE (AFP)

Springboks skipper Kolisi wants to avoid pitfalls ...

Dec 13, 2019

For Siya Kolisi, who led South Africa to World Cup victory, the praise and prizes keep pouring down, but in Monaco on Th ...

Soweto Rugby School Academy's girl players await the return of their Springbok heroes after winning the World Cup. By Phill Magakoe (AFP)

Soweto's rugby women look to Springboks for inspir...

Nov 8, 2019

Khanyisile Makumbana knew she couldn't miss the Springboks' victorious parade through Soweto after their Rugby World Cup ...

Kolisi stands proud on board the victory bus in Soweto. By Michele Spatari (AFP)

'Warrior' Springboks parade World Cup through stre...

Nov 7, 2019

World Cup winners South Africa began their homecoming tour on Thursday with a victory parade steeped in symbolism throug ...

The iconic picture of Nelson Mandela (L) congratulating captain Francois Pienaar after the Springboks won the 1995 Rugby World Cup. By Jean-Pierre MULLER (AFP)

Soweto to welcome World Cup winning Springboks, a ...

Nov 7, 2019

A national tour by Rugby World Cup winners the Springboks begins on Thursday and one of the first stops will be Soweto, ...

South Africa's Pieter-Steph du Toit was a towering presence in the World Cup final. By Kazuhiro NOGI (AFP)

Du Toit player of year as Springboks sweep World R...

Nov 3, 2019

South Africa flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit was named World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday as the World Cup-winning Sp ...

South Africa's number eight Duane Vermeulen said the team is about much more than brawn. By Odd ANDERSEN (AFP)

'Circus act': Springboks brought flair as well as ...

Nov 3, 2019

South Africa's World Cup victory over England may have been based on a no-nonsense defensive game plan, but number eight ...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated victorious Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi after the Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama. By Odd ANDERSEN (AFP)

Once a whites-only team, the Springboks thrive wit...

Nov 3, 2019

The racial transformation of the Springboks roared into overdrive when Siya Kolisi skippered a team including six black ...

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifted the Webb Ellis Cup. By CHARLY TRIBALLEAU (AFP)

Springboks blitz England to win third World Cup

Nov 2, 2019

South Africa stunned pre-match favourites England 32-12 with a brutally effective forward display to win their third Wor ...

The two countries have urged their teams to inspire the nation. By Gabriel BOUYS, Odd ANDERSEN (AFP)

England, Springboks aim to lift home gloom with ru...

Nov 2, 2019

Both England and South Africa are hoping to bring back the Rugby World Cup to lift gloom in their respective countries a ...

England will play their fourth Rugby World Cup final on Saturday. By Odd ANDERSEN (AFP)

England face daunting task in World Cup final agai...

Nov 1, 2019

England face the daunting task of trying to match or even improve upon their stunning win over New Zealand when they fac ...

Captain Siya Kolisi (R) hugs teammate Duane Vermeulen, wearing a Wales shirt, after a 19-16 World Cup semi-final victory last Sunday. By Anne-Christine POUJOULAT (AFP)

From Mandela to Kolisi, Springboks' long journey t...

Nov 1, 2019

The racial transformation of the Springboks into a team where six black players, including skipper Siya Kolisi, will fac ...

Francois Louw (L) is one of the Springboks players who are based in England. By Anne-Christine POUJOULAT (AFP)

The Louw down: Springboks lean on inside knowledge...

Oct 29, 2019

Star Springbok scrum-half Faf de Klerk and flanker Francois Louw will come up against players they know all too well in ...

South Africa's head coach Rassie Erasmus says there will not be much change in the final. By Odd Andersen (AFP)

'No bluffing': Springboks won't change tactics for...

Oct 29, 2019

South Africa might have been criticised for their dull tactics at the World Cup, but coach Rassie Erasmus has promised m ...

South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk (C) was outstanding in the World Cup semi-final. By CHARLY TRIBALLEAU (AFP)

Diminutive de Klerk stands out among giants as Spr...

Oct 27, 2019

South Africa's Faf de Klerk may have been the smallest man on the pitch but that did not stop the scrum-half making his ...

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