The first group of white South Afrikaners granted refugee status by President Donald Trump arrived in America in May after Trump declared South Africa’s minority group was victims of a “genocide.

The Springboks have finalised their preparations for Saturday afternoon's international opener against Italy at Loftus Versfeld.

World champions South Africa begin their Test season with a 42-24 victory over a youthful Italy at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

Jesse Kriel becomes the 67th official Springbok captain against Italy on Saturday, and will be backed by Eben Etzebeth and Handre Pollard who have both led the Boks.

South Africa’s 67th test captain, Jesse Kriel, said he will lead with actions, not words, when he gets onto the field in Saturday’s first test against Italy at Loftus Versfeld.

Centre Jesse Kriel was named captain of the Springboks for their first Test against Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

The Springboks are in action for the first time in 2025 as South Africa host the Barbarians in Cape Town. The world champions enjoyed a highly successful 2024, winning the Rugby Championship and ...

Debutant flanker Vincent Tshituka scored two tries as world champions South Africa launched a 14-match season with a 54-7 victory over the Barbarians in wet and cold Cape Town on Saturday. Hooker ...

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel is honoured to receive the opportunity to captain the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday.