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  • Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth and hooker Adriaan Strauss take part in a gym session at the Stellenbosch Rugby Academy on 23 October 2014. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Boks aim to muscle their way to World Cup win

    During a training camp in Stellenbosch, the Springboks showed they are serious about throwing their weight behind a successful World Cup campaign.

    2805 days ago
  • Victor Matfield. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Matfield included in Bok squad

    Victor Matfield and Willem Alberts are due to make a return pending fitness tests.

    2867 days ago
  • FILE:Springbok Juan Smith (R) powers his way past British and Irish Lions's Stephen Jones during the Final Rugby Test in Johannesburg at Ellis Park Stadium on July 4, 2009. Picture: AFP

    Juan Smith drafted into Springbok squad

    Smith has been brought in as cover for lock Victor Matfield who has been ruled out of the Pumas clash.

    2887 days ago
  • FILE: Victor Matfield will miss the Springboks Rugby Championship opener against Argentina at Loftus on 16 August due to a knee injury. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Matfield to miss Argentina Test

    Matfield has been ruled out of SA's opening Rugby Championship match against Argentina due to a knee injury.

    2888 days ago
  • The interim Boks captain has hit back at Cosatu’s criticism on his choice of scrum cap. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Matfield: I am a proud South African

    The interim Boks captain has hit back at Cosatu’s criticism on his choice of scrum cap.

    2921 days ago
  • Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Meyer would 'love' to remain Boks coach

    Heyneke Meyer says he would love to stay on as Springbok coach.

    2929 days ago
  • EWN's Jean Smythe.

    Jean Smyth: Matfield the Magnificent

    Jean Smyth says Springbok Victor Matfield represents true rugby greatness.

    2934 days ago
  • Victor Matfield will lead the Boks out on his record 112th Test match. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    New Springbok Test record for Matfield

    The veteran lock will make his 112th appearance in the green and gold on Saturday.

    2936 days ago
  • FILE: Bismarck du Plessis (R) is yellow-carded by referee Romain Poite during the Rugby Championship Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Auckland, 14 September 2013. Picture: AFP.

    Matfield: We’re happy with Poite as ref

    French referee Romain Poite was stood down last year for cards issued against Bismarck du Plessis.

    2941 days ago
  • Springbok captain Victor Matfield led the Springboks to a resounding 47-13 win over the World XV yesterday. Picture: Facebook.com

    Matfield overwhelmed by Springbok return

    Springbok captain Victor Matfield led the Springboks to a resounding 47-13 win over the World XV yesterday.

    2946 days ago
  • Springbok Coach, Heyneke Meyer.  Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN.

    'Matfield's appointment was logical'

    Victor Matfield will captain the Boks in the absence of Jean de Villiers.

    2950 days ago
  • Springbok veteran Victor Matfield. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Matfield named interim Bok captain

    Matfield will captain the Springboks in the absence of the injured Jean de Villiers.

    2950 days ago
  • Springbok and Bulls rugby player Flip van der Merwe. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN

    Van der Merwe fit to face Waratahs

    Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has named an unchanged side to face the Waratahs on Saturday.

    2999 days ago
  • Victor Matfield, who was not meant to play on tour, has been named in the Bulls starting team to face the Highlanders. Picture: Facebook.com

    Ludeke makes four changes

    Victor Matfield has been included in the Bulls starting XV.

    3007 days ago
  • Lock Victor Matfield will make his first start after coming out of retirement. Picture: Facebook.com.

    Matfield starts for Bulls

    Veteran lock Victor Matfield will make his 127th Super Rugby appearance against the Lions.

    3048 days ago
  • Jean de Villiers is SA Rugby Player of the Year. Picture: Derek Alberts/EWN

    De Villiers named SA rugby player of the year

    Jean de Villiers became the sixth player to win the award more than once after winning it in 2008.

    3061 days ago
  • Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield has sealed his playing return, two years after retiring. Picture: Facebook.com

    Matfield set for 125th Super Rugby cap

    The two-time World Cup winner recently announced his return to professional rugby.

    3062 days ago
  • Victor Matfield announced his return to the playing field on 31 January. Picture: EWN.

    Matfield: I want to be the best

    Matfield says he hopes to work his way back into the Springboks and play in his 4th world cup.

    3073 days ago
  • Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield has sealed his playing return, two years after retiring. Picture: Facebook.com.

    Matfield out to silence critics

    Victor Matfield has sealed his playing return after signing a two-year contract with the Bulls.

    3074 days ago
  • Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Meyer welcomes Matfield return

    The Springbok coach says he is happy that the player decided to make a return to playing.

    3074 days ago
  • Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield has sealed his playing return, two years after retiring. Picture: Facebook.com

    Matfield has signed with Bulls

    EWN Sport understands that former Springbok lock Victor Matfield has signed for the Bulls.

    3074 days ago
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