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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


Rugby World Cup 2027: All 24 Teams Qualified and the Stage Set for a Historic Tournament
The countdown is officially on. With all 24 nations now qualified, the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 is locked in and ready to deliver one of the most expansive, competitive, and globally inclusive tournaments in rugby history. Hosted in Australia from 1 October to 13 November 2027 , the upcoming World Cup promises a new era for the sport, featuring a refreshed format, more matches, more nations, and a sweeping spread of host cities across the country. Below is a full breakdow

Karen Scheepers
Nov 203 min read


Black Ferns stop a brave Bok Women surge
But SA took a massive step Let’s be real: on paper, a 46–17 scoreline to New Zealand looks routine. On the field in Exeter , it was...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 152 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


French Firepower Overwhelms Bok Women as Quarter-Final Awaits
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, the Springbok Women encountered their toughest challenge yet in the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Facing a...

Karen Scheepers
Sep 83 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


2025 International Rugby Calendar – Top 10 Team Schedules
Introduction The year 2025 offers a packed international rugby calendar, highlighted by the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia, the...

theguy
May 1119 min read
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