SA rugby
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SA Rugby bans tackling for under-8s in safety push
SA Rugby concluded its 2026 Community Rugby Workshop on Tuesday with a major policy shift mandating that players aged under-8 and younger will no longer be allowed to tackle.
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‘So many guys are pushing through’: Kolisi backs young players’ transition to Boks
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the influx of young players into the national rugby systems benefits both emerging and experienced players.
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Malcolm Marx claims SA Rugby Player of the Year award after stellar 2025 season
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx added the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year Award to his World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year accolade at the SA Rugby…
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SA and New Zealand unlikely to host another Rugby World Cup
South Africa’s financial constraints will make it impossible for the country to host another Rugby World Cup, SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer has said at a recent press briefing.
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Gqeberha to host Springboks for second consecutive year at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
After speculation over the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium potentially playing host to the reigning Rugby World Cup winners, SA Rugby confirmed that the Springboks will.
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De Villiers documentary suspended
An episode of a three-part documentary series entitled Shape Shifters, featuring former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers, is being suspended from being aired on M-Net.
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All Blacks tour could boost South Africa’s sport tourism sector
The 2026 All Blacks tour presents a significant opportunity for South Africa to capitalise on sport tourism, a sector that generates billions but remains underutilised.
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Springbok stars dominate SA Rugby Awards 2025 nominations
SA Rugby announced a star-studded list of nominees for the 2025 SA Rugby Awards on Friday, with Springbok heroes dominating the shortlists.
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Crunch time for Springbok franchises as European campaigns reach critical juncture
South African rugby teams face crucial European playoff decider. Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, and Lions battle for places while Cheetahs seek dignity.
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Former Springbok Women’s captain Lusanda Dumke dies at 29 after cancer battle
South African rugby is in mourning following the death of former Springbok Women’s captain Lusanda Dumke, who passed away in East London in the early hours of Tuesday morning after…
