SOUTH AFRICA

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Thierry Henry opens up on his special bond with Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth

French football legend Thierry Henry has opened up about his admiration for the Springboks, revealing how Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth have helped the national rugby team become a powerful symbol of unity in South Africa.

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Bok bruiser Cameron Hanekom in doubt for Nations Championship

Rising Springbok star Cameron Hanekom is a doubtful starter for their first November Nations Championship match against Italy on Saturday.

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Springbok Women coaches searching for silver-linings from Ireland loss

Springbok Women coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September are taking positives from the season despite another loss to Ireland on Saturday.

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Six uncapped players named in Springbok squad for Nations Championship

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for the second leg of the Nations Championship in November.

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Springbok Women break new ground with best world ranking

The South African Women moved up to ninth spot on the world rugby rankings, their best position ever, a year after they first broke into the top ten.

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Bok Women coach blames Ireland loss on soft moments, vows to regroup

Springbok Women co-head coach Franzel September is confident his charges can turn their fortunes around in the second Test against Ireland next Saturday.