International
Opinion
Something all rugby fans need to remember... particularly Bok fans
It is said that comparison is the thief of joy, but try telling that to any sports fan. For supporters, comparison isn’t theft; …
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The five centres behind Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in RugbyPass Top 100 2025
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii shot up 14 places on the RugbyPass Top 100 in 2025, reflecting the code-hopper’s impressive first 12 month…
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'You've got more context now': Eben Etzebeth speaks out with 404-word message
South Africa lock has taken to social media to "owe everyone an explanation" after receiving a 12-week ban for gouging.
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Henry Pollock beats Bok legend in Top 100 and SA fans respond in force
RugbyPass have announced the latest 20 players in their Top 100 countdown, with England's Henry Pollock capping a breakthrough yea…
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All Blacks great suffers huge plummet in RugbyPass Top 100 in 2025
The countdown to discover RugbyPass' top men's player in the world for 2025 has begun with the launch of the Top 100 this week, …
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International
Opinion
Rated: The best and worst Springboks of 2025
From unsung heroes to emerging stars, there were plenty of good individual performances in 2025. But which player was rated the hi…
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International
Opinion
'Beatable' Boks not the most dominant team ever: Jeremy Guscott
The England legend believes the current Springboks crop are not on a par with the two teams that lifted the Webb Ellis Cup before …
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International
Analysis
How the current Springboks compare to the 2015 All Blacks in final quarter dominance
The Springboks' use of tactical substitutions is more brazen than that of any other country. It has included emptying the entire b…
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International
Exclusive
Test rugby has a new team after years of campaigning ends in 'landmark win'
At Rugby Europe's 107th General Assembly, the Gibraltar Rugby Football Union has been accepted as the 49th member of Rugby Europe.
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Experienced commentator weighs in on Eben Etzebeth's verdict
“We also gave appropriate weight to the character testimonial from Ardie Savea."
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Nations Championship: England to play Springboks at Ellis Park
South Africa will open their 2026 season with a home Test against England at Ellis Park, after SA Rugby confirmed the venues for n…
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Rassie Erasmus: SA Rugby set out huge new deal for Bok coach
SA Rugby has moved to lock in Rassie Erasmus long term by extending the Bok coach's contract through to the 2031 Rugby World Cup, …
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What written judgement said about Alex Mann's role in gouging saga
Any theories that Eben Etzebeth was gouged by Wales' Alex Mann appear to have been debunked after the Springbok's hearing account …
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Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth ban for 'intentional' foul play confirmed
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been handed his ban after being found guilty of intentional contact with the eye of Wales back-ro…
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'New Zealand's going to have a tough time': Erasmus offers early RWC call
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has warned those tipping the All Blacks to beat Australia in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool …
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Rugby World Cup
Interview
RWC 2027: World Rugby Chair outlines ‘party like nothing on Earth’
World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson believes the expanded 24-team tournament will be “a party like nothing on Earth.”
What Scott Robertson makes of a potential All Blacks-Springboks quarter final
The rugby world sat on the edge of their seats as the Rugby World Cup 2027 pools were drawn on Wednesday night in Sydney, and fans…
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Schmidt looks to RWC: ‘The character to be able to challenge South Africa’
Australia’s path to the semi-final stage and beyond at Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 already has fans talking.
Rassie Erasmus' cautious warning after Springboks learn World Cup pool
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has expressed his satisfaction with the pool the Springboks have been given for the 2027 Wo…
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Rugby World Cup
Analysis
Red card history as Boks face Euro mission: RWC 2027 Pool B head-to-heads
South Africa have been placed in Pool B for the third consecutive tournament, as they look to complete a historic three-peat of ti…
Rugby World Cup
Opinion
The potential route to the Rugby World Cup final for the top 6 teams
The 2027 Rugby World Cup pools have now been confirmed, and teams can start plotting their routes to the deeper stages of the comp…
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Rugby World Cup
Analysis
Trans-Tasman clash headlines Pool A: RWC 2027 head-to-head records
The line-up for Pool A has brought together two of the greatest rivals in world rugby, host nation Australia and New Zealand.
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Pools for the 2027 Rugby World Cup will leave England fans happy
The pools for Rugby World Cup 2027 were confirmed on Wednesday following the official draw in Sydney.
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Rugby World Cup 2027 draw announcement delivers worrying showdown for All Blacks
The Rugby World Cup 2027 pools were confirmed in Wednesday’s draw in Sydney, which placed the tournament hosts Australia in the …
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RWC 2027 pools confirmed: Boks handed great start for title defence
Following Wednesday's draw in Sydney, the six pools for Rugby World Cup 2027 have now been decided.
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Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw - live on RugbyPass TV today
Rugby fans from around the world will soon discover who their favourite team will be playing at RWC 2027 in Australia.
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The South African verdict on Bok whisperer assistant coach Tony Brown
Former Springboks flyhalf Naas Botha has credited Tony Brown with bringing "quite a bit to the table" in terms of transforming Sou…
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Autumn Nations Series
Analysis
Rated: How did your nation fare in the end of autumn report card?
The Autumn Nations Series pitted the might of the Southern Hemisphere against the North and there were winners...and losers
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RWC-winning Bok prop explains 'how to counter the South African scrum'
The rugby adage 'no scrum, no win' has never felt truer after what we have witnessed over the past month.
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
The Springboks' worst-case 2027 World Cup pool sees meeting with old nemesis
The idea of South Africa fearing anyone heading into the 2027 Rugby World Cup seems a touch ridiculous, given the way they have pe…
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Alex Mann won't face citing for part in Wales-South Africa incident
Wales back-row Alex Mann will not face any disciplinary action following his late altercation with Eben Etzebeth, despite attempts…
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Springboks' most 'other worldly' win subject of new documentary
The least expected win of the Springboks era is now the focus of a new RugbyPass TV documentary.
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Is 'Terminator 2.0' Andre Esterhuizen the ultimate Eddie Jones hybrid?
The Springboks centre-cum-flanker is a sequel to Levani Botia, but with a new visionary creative director in Svengali Rassie Erasm…
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Eddie Jones flags 'huger issues' than Etzebeth's 'minor incident' in Bok win
Japan head coach Eddie Jones has described Eben Etzebeth's apparent eye gouge of Wales' Alex Mann as "quite a minor incident" in t…
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Nearly everyone is saying the same thing in wake of Eben Etzebeth red
Twenty-four hours after South Africa’s demolition of Wales in Cardiff, Eben Etzebeth’s late red card for a thumb to the eye of…
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'I don’t think it is going to ruin confidence or do anything to younger boys'
Captain Dewi Lake claimed Wales would be motivated rather than deflated by their embarrassing drubbing to South Africa.
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