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SA Women edge Samoa at Rugby World Cup

The Springbok Women delivered a spirited performance against Samoa in Marcoussis on Wednesday to secure a nail-biting 25-24 victory in their penultimate Women's Rugby World Cup clash.

SA Women out to better 2010 RWC performance

Springbok Women's captain Zenay Jordaan has called on her team to dig deep in their two final Women's Rugby World Cup clashes to achieve their goal of improving on their 10th place finish in the 2010 showpiece.

Springbok Women ready for Australia test

South Africa face a tough test when they take on Australia in Macoussis, outside Paris, on Friday afternoon in their opening match at the 2014 IRB Women's Rugby World Cup.

Springbok Women aiming high in France

The Springbok Women departed for the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup in France on Sunday with high hopes of achieving their best ever finish in the tournament following months of preparation and specialist skills training.

One new cap for experienced Springboks

Springbok coach Heyneke Meye has named uncapped Cornal Hendricks in his starting line-up for this weekend's test against a World XV in Cape Town. Mostly, however, he has turned to the tried and tested, including reuniting Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha, the most-capped pair of locks in test rugby history.

One new cap for experienced Springboks

Springbok coach Heyneke Meye has named uncapped Cornal Hendricks in his starting line-up for this weekend's test against a World XV in Cape Town. Mostly, however, he has turned to the tried and tested, including reuniting Victor Matfield and Bakkies Botha, the most-capped pair of locks in test rugby history.

Women’s World Cup: SA selectors ‘spoilt for choice’

After some pleasing performances from his charges, Springbok Women's coach Lawrence Sephaka says it is going to be a tough task to select only 26 players for the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup, which takes place in France in August.

Matfield named interim Springbok captain

Victor Matfield will captain the Springboks in this month's Castle Lager Incoming Series, which includes two tests against Wales, one against Scotland, and one against a World XV, in the absence of the injured Jean de Villiers.

Januaries keep Mandela spirit alive in France

Although rugby hero Ricky Januarie and his family live in Europe, they keep Madiba close to their hearts. They teach their children about the great man, and ensure his legacy lives on in Lyon through following his example of working for the greater good.

Bok skipper out of action for eight weeks

A new Springbok captain will need to be appointed after Jean de Villiers was ruled out of next month's Castle Lager Incoming Series. The 95-test veteran will be out of action for eight weeks with a knee injury.