October 15, 2023
South Africa: The Women Proteas and Hilton Moreeng Are a Match Made in Heaven
When Hilton Moreeng took over as head coach of the Proteas Women, none of the players even had a contract. Now they're one of the best teams in the world. Read more »
October 12, 2023
South Africa: Another De Kock Century Powers Proteas to Successive Cricket World Cup Victory
South Africa top the Cricket World Cup table after meting out two successive thrashings in their opening fixtures. This time, the vanquished side was Australia, who fell by 134… Read more »
South Africa: Springbok Women Bank On Experience in Opening WXV2 Clash Against Scotland
South Africa kick off their WXV2 campaign with a stern challenge against ninth-ranked Scotland in Stellenbosch on Friday. Read more »
October 11, 2023
South Africa: Springboks' Hopes for World Cup Quarterfinal Hinge Mostly On Flyhalf Selection
The Springbok team selection to face France in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Saint-Denis is impossibly difficult thanks to great planning. Read more »
October 10, 2023
South Africa: Teams Could Get to Fly Flag After Govt Appeals Anti-Doping Agency's Non-Compliance Declaration
The Springboks and the Proteas will be allowed to continue flying the national flag at their respective World Cups after the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport lodged an… Read more »
October 07, 2023
South Africa: Ireland Thrash Scotland to Set Up All Black Showdown, While Boks-France Quarterfinal Confirmed
Ireland and Springboks emerged from Pool B at Rugby World Cup 2023 to set up quarterfinals against New Zealand and France, respectively. Read more »
October 09, 2023
South Africa: Springboks Will Focus on Winning Whether or Not They Are Allowed to Fly the Flag
The Boks will focus on playing for 60 million South Africans regardless of whether or not they are allowed to fly the flag. Read more »
October 04, 2023
South Africa: England and New Zealand Open Cricket World Cup 2023 in a Repeat of 2019 Final
England will take on New Zealand in the opening match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup on Thursday at the 130,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium in India. Read more »
South Africa: Rugby, Cricket Teams Face National Flag Ban After Country Falls Foul of World Anti-Doping Code
South Africa has less than 10 days to comply with the World Anti-Doping Code or the Springboks and Proteas will find themselves unable to fly the country's flag at their respective… Read more »
October 03, 2023
South Africa: Boks Take Critical Break While Ireland and Scotland Clash in Mighty Pool B Decider
The Springboks have the luxury of a bye week before the quarterfinals of Rugby World Cup 2023, while Ireland and Scotland have a mighty clash to come in Paris to decide Pool B. Read more »
October 02, 2023
South Africa: Boks Still Face Threat of Being Eliminated From Rugby World Cup 2023 - Here's How
The Springboks are not mathematically through to the last eight of the Rugby World Cup but it would take an extraordinary turn of events to eliminate the reigning world champions. Read more »
South Africa: Mapimpi Out of World Cup With Fractured Eye Socket, Am Confirmed As Replacement
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has been ruled out of Rugby World Cup 2023 after a 'blowout fracture' to his eye socket in a collision with Tonga's Augustine Pulu. Read more »
October 01, 2023
South Africa: Ten Players to Keep an Eye Out for At the Men's Cricket World Cup in India
The thwack of leather on willow will echo across India over the next two months, with England and New Zealand kicking off the tournament on 5 October in Ahmedabad. Read more »
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt Is a Safe Pair of Cricket Hands At the Proteas Helm
The national women's cricket captain will probably finish her career as her country's greatest batter, but the hard-working 'all-rounder' has more strings to her bow than just a… Read more »
September 23, 2023
South Africa: Boks Face Low Road After Ireland Win a Thriller in Paris to Underline Favourites Status
The Springboks don't quite have their destiny in their hands after Ireland edged the world champions 13-8 in an absolute Rugby World Cup thriller at the Stade de France. Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Nienaber and Kolisi Confident Boks Can Win Rugby World Cup Despite Ireland Setback in Paris
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi remained confident that the Boks could still win Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2023 after Saturday's 13-8 Pool B loss to Ireland. Read more »
September 19, 2023
South Africa: Boks Make a Huge Statement of Intent As They Go 7/1 Against Ireland
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named seven forwards and only one back on his bench for Saturday's crunch Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool B clash in Paris. Read more »
September 17, 2023
South Africa: Pollard Joins Boks As Replacement for Injured Malcolm Marx
Handré Pollard has joined the Springbok squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as a replacement for the injured Malcolm Marx. Read more »
September 14, 2023
South Africa: Massive Blow for Boks As Malcolm Marx Ruled Out of Rugby World Cup
The Springboks suffered a huge setback on Thursday when hooker Marx was forced to drop out of Rugby World Cup 2023 through injury. Read more »
South Africa: Boks Go With Four Scrumhalves Against Romania, but Concerns Grow Over Marx Injury
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made expected sweeping changes to his side to face Romania, but an undisclosed injury to star hooker Malcolm Marx is the major concern for the… Read more »
September 11, 2023
South Africa: Bok Bulletin - Etzebeth Out for Seven to 10 Days After Injury, No Indication of Citing for Kriel
A shoulder injury to Eben Etzebeth doesn't initially appear too serious, while centre Jesse Kriel was not cited as of Monday afternoon. Read more »
September 10, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town Youngsters Paddle to Victory At Canoe World Champs in Denmark
Camps Bay High School's Holly Smith and Fish Hoek High School's Georgia Singe made history by securing South Africa's first gold medal at this year's canoeing world championships. Read more »
South Africa: History Beckons for the Boks As World Cup Defence Kicks Off
The South African squad arrived in France in top form, bristling with world-class players. Read more »
September 06, 2023
South Africa: Springboks Name Formidable Squad for Rugby World Cup Clash Against Scotland
The Springbok technical team selected a strong side for the crucial clash on Sunday against Scotland in the Rugby World Cup. Read more »
September 05, 2023
South Africa: Let the Games Begin - Eight Matches That Will Shape the Rugby World Cup
Daily Maverick highlights the biggest matches of the Rugby World Cup (RWC) pool phase that could determine who qualifies for the playoffs. Four of them are on the opening weekend. Read more »