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Back to earth for the Boks
Back to earth for the Boks
As monumentally massive as beating France last weekend in Paris was, none of that matters now as the Boks get ready for Italy. That may sound a little clinical, but... Read more...
This is no Bok warm up match
This is no Bok warm up match
This weekend’s Springbok match against Japan wasn’t initially in the schedule for 2025, but Rassie very much wanted it though to kick start the end of year tour. Read more...
Time to Limit the Slow-Mo Replay
Time to Limit the Slow-Mo Replay
Rugby will forever have its many controversial talking points when it comes to officiating. Read more...
No European Champions Cup finals in SA?
No European Champions Cup finals in SA?
After a wonderful weekend for South African fans in the URC, all eyes are back on the ‘European’ competition again. Read more...
38 days until the next Boks test
38 days until the next Boks test
It has been a truly special ‘season’ of Springbok rugby in 2024. Kicking off with the titanic drawn series vs Ireland. Then it was the back to back wins on... Read more...
Eben Etze-Best
Eben Etze-Best
All eyes will be on the Boks this weekend as they run out at the Mbombela stadium to beat Argentina and lift the Rugby Championship trophy. Read more...
The Final Rugby Championship Stretch
The Final Rugby Championship Stretch
Since the Rugby Championship kicked off expanding from the Tri Nations in 2012, the Springboks have only won this title once. Read more...
Rugby's Greatest Winning Streaks
Rugby's Greatest Winning Streaks
The Boks winning 4 in a row against the All Blacks is just another massive milestone for this current team to savour. Read more...
History Awaits the Boks
History Awaits the Boks
In the modern era, the Springboks have never beaten the All Blacks 4 times in a row. Read more...
Introducing the Avante Founders' XV
Introducing the Avante Founders' XV
This weekend we are unveiling to the world our new flagship product, the Avante Founders’ XV.  Read more...
Boks to make a statement 🇿🇦
Boks to make a statement 🇿🇦
The Springboks have a prime opportunity in the Rugby Championship to improve their record against Australia and New Zealand, build momentum, and test their depth ahead of crucial end-of-year tour... Read more...