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South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe returns to Stormers from Japan
25 May
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Rugby
Boks prop Ntlabakanye hit with 18-month drugs ban
14 May
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2025
secondment
Jones and Flannery link up with Bulls for short-term coaching roles
28 Dec 2025
4
High price
Eben Etzebeth banned for 12 games and reportedly cut by Sharks
4 Dec 2025
32
Momentum
Ireland's scrum far from the only issue in Springboks defeat
Andy Farrell’s side struggled to control momentum due to poor discipline and composure.
Murray Kinsella
24 Nov 2025
25
Selection
How have South Africa and Ireland's teams changed since Durban?
These sides last met in South Africa when Ciarán Frawley’s drops goals decided the game.
20 Nov 2025
3
Team news
Erasmus brings back Sacha and big guns for Ireland clash
20 Nov 2025
24
Possible Team
Prendergast set to start at 10 for Ireland against the Springboks
Josh van der Flier, Garry Ringrose, and Bundee Aki may come into the starting XV.
Murray Kinsella
19 Nov 2025
121
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James Tracy on South Africa's threats and Ireland's potential opportunities
James Tracy joins Ciarán Kennedy to look ahead to the big one, Ireland vs South Africa at the Aviva Stadium.
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Test Lion
'To be involved in the Lions Tests, it was a dream come true'
19 Nov 2025
1
reinforcements
Ringrose and VDF 'hit the ground running' ahead of Boks game
18 Nov 2025
2
Another Chapter
Ireland set for another battle royale as Boks look to settle a score
The last four meetings between these two teams have been thrilling clashes.
18 Nov 2025
4
Irish Abroad
Irish trio are part of the big, smart Springboks family
Felix Jones, Jerry Flannery, and Paddy Sullivan work with the Springboks.
Murray Kinsella
17 Nov 2025
9
concerns
'Are we treated fairly? I don't think so' - Boks unhappy with red cards
17 Nov 2025
37
Selection
Crowley or Prendergast? VDF straight back in? The Irish centre combo?
17 Nov 2025
25
resilience
14-man South Africa hold off France in thriller
8 Nov 2025
58
Test
Erasmus relishing 'brutal' France rematch on Paris return
7 Nov 2025
4
Support
Springboks assistant coach Jones backs Ntlabakanye call-up despite doping probe
3 Nov 2025
Team news
Uncapped Stormers prop catches Rassie's eye ahead of Springboks' clash with Japan
28 Oct 2025
2
top class
Champion Springboks return to boost South African URC sides
7 Oct 2025
3
Team news
Nche starts for Springboks as they eye Rugby Championship title against Argentina
30 Sep 2025
3
Springboks
South Africa smash New Zealand in Rugby Championship
13 Sep 2025
27
Springboks
South Africa recall double World Cup winner De Klerk for New Zealand tour
31 Aug 2025
7
Springboks
South Africa recall Jasper Wiese for New Zealand, but brother Cobus misses out
25 Aug 2025
5
Springboks
Van den Berg strikes twice as South Africa beat Italy
5 Jul 2025
2
Newcomers
South Africa pick four uncapped players for Barbarians exhibition match
24 Jun 2025
4
RIP
Former South Africa rugby player Cornal Hendricks dies at 37
The 42
15 May 2025
6
RIP
Former Springbok winger Cornal Hendricks dies at 37
15 May 2025
10
familiar face
The best team in the world have made themselves even stronger
27 Feb 2025
8
CONFIRMED
Felix Jones returns to Springboks set-up as assistant coach
27 Feb 2025
28
end of the line
Two-time World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff forced to retire due to neck injury
25 Feb 2025
4
All time
Springboks
Kolbe at the double as South Africa beat England 29-20
Updated 16 Nov 2024
47
Springboks
Kolbe at the double as South Africa beat England 29-20
The 42
16 Nov 2024
13
'This has been a dream job since my time at Munster'
12 Nov 2024
6
Squad News
RG Snyman returns for Springboks' November internationals
22 Oct 2024
20
Rugby
Surprise start for Libbok as Etzebeth set for Springboks record
24 Sep 2024
4
rugby championship
Argentina stun South Africa as Ireland move back to world number one
22 Sep 2024
33
Banned
Springbok World Cup winner Nkosi given three-year doping ban
9 Sep 2024
Springboks
South Africa edge New Zealand in Rugby Championship thriller
31 Aug 2024
47
Back in action
Ex-captain Cane returns for All Blacks against Springboks
29 Aug 2024
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