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Boks to face Los Pumas at neutral Twickenham in Rugby Championship final round
The Springboks are set to clash with Argentina at Twickenham in a thrilling Rugby Championship match on October 4.
'No awkardness' for Antoine Dupont's France with Oscar Jegou, Hugo Auradou selection
France captain Antoine Dupont dismisses concerns over team dynamics as controversial selections Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou prepare for Six Nations return against Wales.
Argentina's record points scorer Nicolas Sanchez retires from rugby
Rugby legend Nicolas Sanchez, whose boot guided Argentina to their historic first victory over New Zealand and amassed an incredible 902 points for the Pumas, has announced his retirement after a stellar 13-year international career that reshaped Argentine rugby.
2024 . . . The mighty Springboks' year in numbers
IOL Sport's John Goliath breaks down some of the significant numbers that made the Springboks great in 2024.
Springboks’ home fixtures for 2025 not as glamorous because of British Lions tour of Australia
The Springboks will face Italy and Georgia in the July Test window, primarily because of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.
This is how Springboks can return to the top of World Rugby rankings
The Springboks can go back to the top of the world rankings after World Rugby published the rankings permutations for the men's internationals.
Springboks injury list: Who is fit and who is likely to miss out on November tour
IOL Sport’s John Goliath looks at the Springboks who could be back for the November tour and those that will only feature again in the green and gold in 2025.
Sonny Bill Williams: All Blacks must ‘fight power with power’ and employ ‘Bomb Squad’ like the Springboks
Sonny Bill Williams also noted the All Blacks’ shortcoming in the last quarter during the recent Rugby Championship.
Springboks vs Ireland World No 1 decider feels like a cancelled Netflix series
The Springboks may still top the rankings at the end of the year if Ireland come up short against the likes of the All Blacks, but it just feels like we won’t get closure until they meet again.
Stat attack: How the Springboks have added panache to ‘skop, skiet and donner’ style
After winning the previous two Rugby World Cup titles with a ;skop, skiet and donner’ approach, the Springboks have added New Zealander Tony Brown as the new attack coach.
How all the teams fared in Rugby Championship dominated by Boks
The Springboks showcased their dominance in the Rugby Championship, clinching the trophy with stellar performances. Read our in-depth review of each team’s journey
Five Springboks’ starlets who made their mark in the Rugby Championship
IOL Sport’s John Goliath takes a look at some of the rookies who have taken their chances in the Springbok jersey in the Rugby Championship.
The Rugby Championship report: Springboks head and shoulders above the rest
IOL Sport’s John Goliath looks at where the four Southern Hemisphere teams are at after the conclusion of the Rugby Championship.
Innovative Springboks keep it moving on attack
The Springboks emphatically sealed the Rugby Championship title in Mbombela on Saturday, defeating Argentina 48-7 in front of a vociferous home crowd.
Rassie Erasmus: Springboks kept believing despite changes
The Springboks scored seven tries to one in overturning their defeat the previous week to Argentina, with the forwards rampant in providing the backs with quick ball in Mbombela.
Springboks did it for record-breaking Eben Etzebeth, says Siya Kolisi
Siya Kolisi said his Springbok team had been determined to deliver a performance befitting Eben Etzebeth’s record-breaking achievement of 128 caps against Argentina.
‘Not perfect’, but Rassie Erasmus crows over champion Springboks
The world champion Springboks added another cup to their overflowing trophy cabinet after claiming the Rugby Championship by beating Argentina in Mbombela.
WATCH: Pitch invader knocked out cold after Springboks’ win over Argentina in Mbombela
An allegedly drunk putch invader was knocked out and had to be taken off the field on a stretcher after the Springboks’ win over Argentina in Mbombela.
Springboks wore Pumas down with ‘slow poison’, says Rassie Erasmus
The Springboks secured a comfortable win over Argentina on Saturday to clinch their first Rugby Championship title since 2019.
I love you, Yster: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s gushing tribute to his best friend Eben Etzebeth
Siya Kolisi didn’t leave a dry eye at Mbombela Stadium when he paid tribute to his friend Etzebeth, who on Saturday became the most capped Springboks in history.
Springboks beat Argentina in Eben Etzebeth’s record-breaking Test match to clinch Rugby Championship title
The Springboks clinched the Rugby Championship title after a dominant victory over Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday evening.
Ox Nche relishing his time as number one Springbok prop
The 29-year-old Ox Nche said the faith showed in him by Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus is well worth repaying.
Will Argentina use the ‘dark arts’ to combat Ox Nche and the Springboks’ scrum in Mbombela?
Many fans believe that the new law variations were designed to nullify the Springboks’ use of the scrum as one of their primary weapons.
‘I don’t think Manie Libbok is a Bok weak point’
Manie Libbok has been crucified by Springbok supporters, but has been backed this week by his coach Rassie Erasmus – and Argentina’s Felipe Contepomi agrees with his counterpart.
Open letter to Springboks’ Manie Libbok: Ignore the haters, you are right where you belong!
You, Manie Libbok, are one of the most naturally talented footballers this country has ever seen in a Springbok jersey. Don’t ever forget that.