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Springboks lock Pieter-Steph du Toit has welcomed the latest ruling from World Rugby on the Bomb Squad and relishes the chance for his side to strut their stuff during the season ahead.
The world champions will be able to use their explosive bench in the future after detractors wanted the Bomb Squad banned from rugby
World Rugby has decided not to ban the Springboks' famous 7-1 'Bomb Squad' bench split, but as this opinion piece argues, even if they had, Rassie Erasmus would likely have found even more innovative tactical solutions to keep the world champions ahead of the game.
Discover how World Rugby's recent admission about the Springboks' bomb squad strategy could reshape rugby strategies worldwide.
Government is willing to support a Rugby World Cup 2025 bid, says Deputy Minister of Sport Peace Mabe.
As Rugby World Cup hosting moves to new frontiers, Ashfak Mohamed examines the controversial possibility of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE hosting the 2035 tournament. Could the financial boost from Middle Eastern investment be what rugby desperately needs, or would it compromise the sport's traditions and values?
Tadgh Beirne's actions at a ruck injured Antoine Dupont's knee and he is likely to miss the Test against the Springboks in November
SA Rugby's CEO discusses the significant shift in how the international governing body views the Boks, attributing it to the team's innovative approach and recent successes
How is Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus' 'bomb squad' changing the game in the Six Nations.
The Springboks are set to clash with Argentina at Twickenham in a thrilling Rugby Championship match on October 4.
USA rugby star Ilona Maher, with her 8-million strong social media following, challenges rugby's traditional culture while making waves at Bristol Bears. The Olympic bronze medallist argues that the sport's future depends on embracing digital innovation and personality-driven content to attract a new generation of fans.
SA Rugby has rejected a proposal of a private equity deal worth R1. 3 billion for South African rugby’s commercial rights.
The Blitzboks were beaten by Kenya in their second game of their Dubai Sevens tournament on Saturday afternoon.
Australian rugby legend David Campese believes Wales will be no match for the Springboks in their Test match in Cardiff on Saturday.
World Rugby’s continued exclusion of props from the Men’s Player of the Year nominations raises questions about their appreciation for the scrum and the talents of players like Ox Nche.
Nominated for Men’s 15s Player of the Year are Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Pieter-Steph du Toit, while Sacha-Feinberg Mngomezulu was nominated for Men's 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year award.
The tactics and comments in the media made by Rassie Erasmus are often a point of ridicule without acknowledging his achievements, as he has played a key role in leading the Springboks to two successive Rugby World Cup titles.
The Springbok men’s skipper Siya Kolisi recently spent time with the team, and has always been a strong advocate of the women’s game.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was not happy with World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont’s comments about the game being too reliant on substitutes.
‘Their success has put them on a pedestal, and long may it continue. If you look at how it has managed to bring South Africans together from all walks of life, it’s extremely special,’ says Habana on the Springboks’ successes.
Mike Greenaway has written an intimate book that captures the spirit of the Rugby World Cup and its four-time champions, the Springboks
There are few things more exciting, anxious, and nail-biting than watching your nation in a knock-out game of a major tournament. For South African sports fans, these emotions ran rife for four months – from rugby to cricket to soccer. Let’s rewind to November 24, 2023.
Rassie Erasmus made headlines a couple weeks ago when he made 10 changes to the Springboks team to take on hosts Australia in their second Rugby Championship clash.
World Rugby say all its six regions will have at least one slot in the 2027 World Cup, when the field grows by four teams to 24.
The Wallabies may have a few tricks up their sleeves in Brisbane against the Springboks, especially as the new law variations comes into play in the opening round of the Rugby Championship.