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Springboks captain Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis Cup as they celebrate winning the world cup final.Image: REUTERS/Kiyoshi Ota/File Photo

Want to see the Rugby World Cup champions when they return from Japan? We’ve got the juice!

Want to see the World Champions arrive from Japan after their successful Webb Ellis Cup conquest in the Far East? You’ll have to wait until Tuesday. The Springboks had to delay their return because of Sunday’s World Rugby Awards where…

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – NOVEMBER 02: South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifts the trophy with his team mates Faf de Klerk (l) Herschel Jantjies (2nd r) and Cheslin Kolbe after the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Player ratings: Boks beat English nemesis on an unforgettable night

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi lifts the trophy with teammates Faf de Klerk (left) Herschel Jantjies (2nd right) and Cheslin Kolbe after the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, where South Africa beat England 32-12 at International Stadium…

South Africa’s Franco Mostert reacts after the hooter.Image: REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

All Blacks hand Springboks their first defeat of the Rugby World Cup

The All Blacks won this match of brutal intensity on the back of an eight-minute burst in the first half after the Boks seemed to take their foot off the gas. The men in black drew deep breaths and held sway in the decisive moments to win…

Rugby Union – Rugby World Cup 2019 – Pool B – New Zealand v South Africa – International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan – September 21, 2019 South Africa’s Faf de Klerk in action REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Boks suffers major Nyakane injury blow in World Cup opener against All Blacks

The Springboks suffered a cruel double whammy here on Saturday. Not only did New Zealand grab the early initiative in Pool B of the Rugby World Cup‚ but tighthead prop Trevor Nyakane’s tournament is likely over. Nyakane‚ who came on as a…

Cash-strapped SABC won’t broadcast Rugby World Cup on TV or radio

The SABC confirmed on Monday that it would not be broadcasting the Rugby World Cup on television or radio. Citing high costs‚ spokeswoman Vuyo Mthembu said it was unable to reach a sub-licence agreement with SuperSport over the television…

THE BOKS ARE BACK: All-blacks, Boks banter battle begins – Former All Black, Justin Marshall

All Blacks rivalry is back‚ says Justin Marshall

Rugby’s most enduring rivalry is once again in rude health. Former New Zealand scrum-half Justin Marshall believes the Springboks’ recent performances against their old foe‚ the All Blacks‚ have given every indication the rivalry has been…

Protea netballers are targeting World Cup medal

Netball SA (NSA) on Wednesday named a strong team they believe can win their first World Cup medal since 1995. Bongi Msomi will captain the team at the tournament in Liverpool from July 12-21‚ where they will face Jamaica in their pool.…

AB De Villiers

AB de Villiers still casting spells over SA cricket

Faf du Plessis had made it almost halfway through his 24-minute press conference at Cape Town International Airport on Monday when Voldemort’s name came up. When it did‚ he smiled and sighed and spoke from the heart: “I’ve been enjoying…