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Springbok captain and flanker Siya Kolisi at the end of the second rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 31 July 2021. Picture: Rodger Bosch/AFP

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'Colossal' effort took Kolisi’s Springboks to triumph, says Smit

By AFP

John Smit hailed a "colossal" effort by Siya Kolisi's team, who backed up their 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph with a series win.

  • "There’s a recipe to winning a World Cup." - Handre Pollard. Picture: Reuters

    Beyond the Touchline: 'Little moments make big rugby players'

    Who are the players to watch in this World Cup? In the 4th episode of Beyond the Touchline we take a look at the players who are likely to impress in this tournament.

    972 days ago
  • The Springboks have been a powerhouse in world rugby because of their particular brand of rugby. Picture: Reuters

    Beyond the Touchline: How has SA’s style of rugby evolved?

    In episode 2 of Beyond the Touchline with EWN Sport, we ask how the Springboks have changed their style of play over the years, and what has made them so successful.

    972 days ago
  • Springbok fans. Picture: Reuters

    Beyond the Touchline: What one moment in World Cup history you would go back to?

    In the first episode of Beyond the Touchline with EWN Sport, we asked current and former Springboks what their favourite World Cup moment was, and how it has inspired them.

    972 days ago
  • Victor Matfield. Picture: EWN

    Matfield: Turning down Bulls jobs was in best interest of my family

    Victor Matfield said the decision to turn down the job was a difficult one and that other business interests outside of rugby his family up for the next two decades.

    1253 days ago
  • FILE: Southern Kings coach Deon Davids (left) and captain Schalk Ferreira. Picture: @SouthernKingsSA/Twitter

    Davids, Human and Matfield shortlisted for Bulls coaching job

    Current Southern Kings boss Deon Davids is the favourite to take the position after relative success with the Port Elizabeth side with very little resources.

    1275 days ago
  • The Springboks celebrate victory in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final. Picture: Supplied

    Matfield: We had very special players

    Friday marks the 10th anniversary of South Africa's second world title, where South Africa famously beat England 15-6 at the Stade de France in Paris.

    1671 days ago
  • Springboks vs New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semifinal at Twickenham on 24 October 2015. Picture: Rugby World Cup ‏@rugbyworldcup

    Meyer resists urge to make big changes for Bronze Final

    Meyer is opting to stick largely with the team that narrowly lost last weekend to the All Blacks.

    2393 days ago
  • Springboks head coach Heyneke Meyer and lock Victor Matfield at a press conference in England during the Rugby World Cup. Picture: AFP.

    Bronze Final could be Meyer's last match

    Saru will make an announcement on Heyneke Meyer after its general council meets.

    2397 days ago
  • FILE: Springbok lock, Victor Matfield. Picture: Anthony Molyneaux/EWN

    Victor Matfield refuses to discuss Heyneke Meyer's future

    Instead, Victor Matfield says that Meyer needs to build with the squad that he has already put together.

    2397 days ago
  • FILE: Victor Matfield. Picture: Anthony Molyneaux/EWN.

    Matfield primed to see Boks through at the death

    Victor Matfield has worked hard on the often painful road back to fitness.

    2401 days ago
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    CARTOON: Cutting the Long Story Short...

    2408 days ago
  • Springboks head coach Heyneke Meyer and lock Victor Matfield deliver a press conference at the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne. Picture: AFP.

    Heyneke Meyer says Springboks' defeat 'unacceptable'

    The Boks went down 34-32 in Brighton on Saturday night, causing the greatest upset.

    2433 days ago
  • FILE: Victor Matfield. Picture: Anthony Molyneaux/EWN.

    Veteran Bok Matfield signs for English club Northampton

    Matfield will join up with his new club after playing at the Rugby World Cup.

    2443 days ago
  • Derek Alberts is an EWN Sport news anchor. Picture: EWN.

    The Derek Alberts Column: My final Bok dream team picks

    Derek rounds out the top picks for his ultimate Springbok squad.

    2455 days ago
  • Springboks played against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday. Picture: South African Rugby ‏@Springboks.

    Under fire Springboks beat Argentina

    The visitors kept the Pumas under immense power and finally ground out the win the Test by 26-12.

    2467 days ago
  • FILE: Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says Burger has distinguished himself as a leader in South African rugby. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Schalk Burger will take over as interim Bok captain

    Burger has been named interim captain in the absence of the injured de Villiers and Matfield.

    2493 days ago
  • Springbok captain, Victor Matfield. Picture: Facebook.

    Springboks take 6-points lead against Australia

    Two Handre Pollard penalties got the Springboks on the board in their opening Rugby Championship match.

    2496 days ago
  • A screengrab of the clash between Bismarck du Plessis and Victor Matfield during the Super Rugby match on 28 February 2015.

    Du Plessis apologises for clash with Matfield

    In the statement released by the Sharks, Bismarck du Plessis apologised for his behaviour.

    2631 days ago
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