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Freedom Cup

Watch – Mighty Springboks fill their trophy cabinet with more silverware in 2024

South Africa

Watch – Mighty Springboks fill their trophy cabinet with more silverware in 2024

By Craig Ray and Keanan Hemmonsbey

Buoyant Boks now have freedom to fly as Championship wraps up with Pumas clashes

Sport

Buoyant Boks now have freedom to fly as Championship wraps up with Pumas clashes

By Jon Cardinelli

The Springboks have won South Africa over not only by their successes but through their authenticity

South Africa

The Springboks have won South Africa over not only by their successes but through their authenticity

By Craig Ray

Boks underline never-say-die spirit with another rearguard victory over All Blacks in historic match

South Africa

Boks underline never-say-die spirit with another rearguard victory over All Blacks in historic match

By Craig Ray at DHL Stadium

Rugby’s greatest rivalry deserves British & Lions tour treatment

South Africa

Rugby’s greatest rivalry deserves British & Lions tour treatment

By Jon Cardinelli

Rassie’s mind games ensure Boks start marquee series against All Blacks as favourites

South Africa

Rassie’s mind games ensure Boks start marquee series against All Blacks as favourites

By Jon Cardinelli

Boks vs All Blacks — rugby’s greatest rivalry in the spotlight as Kiwis jet into SA

Sport

Boks vs All Blacks — rugby’s greatest rivalry in the spotlight as Kiwis jet into SA

By Jon Cardinelli

Time is right for Boks to end Rugby Championship title drought

South Africa

Time is right for Boks to end Rugby Championship title drought

By Jon Cardinelli

South Africa out to tick one more Boks against All Blacks at Ellis Park

South Africa

South Africa out to tick one more Boks against All Blacks at Ellis Park

By Craig Ray

'Mbombardment'– All Blacks shuffle the pack and grumble about Boks’ aerial game

South Africa

'Mbombardment'– All Blacks shuffle the pack and grumble about Boks’ aerial game

By Craig Ray

Nienaber continues to show single-minded clarity with five changes for All Blacks backlash

South Africa

Nienaber continues to show single-minded clarity with five changes for All Blacks backlash

By Craig Ray

Boks set to compound All Blacks’ misery at Ellis Park citadel

South Africa

Boks set to compound All Blacks’ misery at Ellis Park citadel

By Craig Ray