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Springboks Close Out 2025 With Record 73–0 Rout of Wales in Cardiff
The Springboks ended their extraordinary 2025 season with a 73–0 demolition of Wales at a packed Principality Stadium in Cardiff, a performance that underlined South Africa’s unrivalled power, depth, and consistency across a year that delivered a second consecutive unbeaten November tour. With 11 tries , a dominant forward platform, and another masterful outing from Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu , the world champions closed their campaign with emphasis, authority, and a statemen

Karen Scheepers
Dec 14 min read


Springboks Power Past Ireland to Secure First Dublin Win in 13 Years
The Springboks continued their unstoppable run on the 2025 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a 24–13 victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, reaffirming their position as the world’s number one ranked team . It was a night of redemption, resilience, and raw power, South Africa’s first win in the Irish capital since 2012, achieved through a combination of scrummaging dominance, tactical precision, and unbreakable team spirit. First-Half Fire and Fury Ir

Karen Scheepers
Nov 245 min read


Marx Crowned World Rugby Player of the Year
South African rugby celebrated a landmark achievement on Saturday when Malcolm Marx was named the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year , becoming only the fourth Springbok in history to receive the sport’s most prestigious individual honour. His win marked another layer of historic significance: for the first time ever , South Africa produced back-to-back winners of the award, underscoring a golden era in national rugby excellence. Marx succeeded teammate Pieter-Steph d

Karen Scheepers
Nov 244 min read


14-Men Boks Deliver a Turin Epic: Depth, Defiance, and a 32–14 Statement
A much-changed Springbok lineup authored one of the standout away wins of the northern season, beating Italy 32–14 in Turin despite playing with 14 men for almost 70 minutes. The visitors produced four tries to one, survived a long period down to 13, and finished with a late flourish that underlined squad resilience and tactical clarity. After a bruising fortnight that already featured a famous Paris triumph with 14 men, this result extended momentum on the Castle Lager Outgo

Karen Scheepers
Nov 176 min read


Springboks Silence Paris with 14-Man Masterclass to Honour Kolisi’s 100th Test
In a stirring display of resilience and precision, the Springboks stunned France 32-17 at a heaving Stade de France, celebrating Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test and Rassie Erasmus’s 50th as head coach with a performance that defied logic and expectation. Reduced to 14 men for nearly an hour after Lood de Jager’s red card, South Africa produced one of the defining victories of the season, outscoring their hosts 19-3 in the second half to register their ninth win in ten matches agai

Karen Scheepers
Nov 105 min read


Boks Start Year-End Tour with Commanding 61-7 Rout of Japan
On Saturday, 1 November 2025, the Springboks powered their way to a punishing 61-7 victory over Japan at Wembley Stadium in London, launching their five-Test European tour with both authority and ambition. In slippery, rain-soaked conditions, South Africa scored eight tries (plus a penalty try), demonstrating a familiar blend of physical dominance, precision execution and depth across the squad. The win sent a clear message to their upcoming opponents, France, Italy, Ireland

Karen Scheepers
Nov 35 min read


Erasmus Rewards Rising Star & Reshapes Squad for Year-End European Tour
As South African rugby turns its attention to the northern hemisphere, the Springboks are preparing for one of their most demanding year-end tours in recent memory. Head coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 36-man squad for a five-Test European series in November, blending proven World Cup champions with emerging domestic stars. The announcement marks both continuity and evolution in the Bok setup, an effort to sustain world-class dominance while nurturing the next generation. Th

Karen Scheepers
Oct 215 min read


Champions Again: Springboks Survive Late Scare to Seal Back-to-Back Titles
In a tense and memorable finale at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, the Springboks edged Argentina 29-27 on Saturday to clinch the 2025...

Karen Scheepers
Oct 63 min read


Durban Delight: Springboks Run Riot with 67-30 Win Over Argentina
The Springboks produced one of their most commanding attacking displays of recent years to defeat Argentina 67–30 at Hollywoodbets Kings...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 294 min read


Brilliant Boks Blow Away New Zealand with Record Win in Wellington
The Rugby Championship took a dramatic turn on Saturday, 13 September 2025, as the Springboks delivered a performance for the ages to...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 154 min read


First Quarter Wobbles Condemn Boks to Painful Defeat in Auckland, Team Reset for Wellington Rematch
The Springboks’ long drought at Eden Park continues following a harsh 24–17 loss to the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday, 6 September...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 82 min read


Springboks vs All Blacks: High-Stakes Showdown Looms in Auckland
The Springboks are gearing up for a titanic Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks this coming Saturday, following a mixed start...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 46 min read
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