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Matthew De Villiers of Joburg Super Kings pulls a delivery to the legside during Betway SA20 cricket match against MI Cape Town.

Super Kings’ De Villiers goes big with SA20 ‘box’ quote

The promising all-rounder has a strong leg-side game and can bat, bowl and ‘keep, contributing to his team’s third-place ranking

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis Cup after the team won the Rugby World Cup 2023 final against New Zealand in Saint-Denis, France, on October 28, 2023.
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More settled SA society lays path for country’s Golden Age of sport

Boks, Proteas men and women, Bafana, Banyana, athletes ... list of success that makes this the Golden Age of SA sport is long

South Africa's Siya Kolisi in action with Wales' Ben Carter.
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Cussedness, heart and soul — these Boks will be giants in history too

Let’s face it, the times have never been so good. And it makes you mildly suspicious

South Africa's Ethan Hooker is tackled by Wales's Blair Murray and Rio Dyer during the Quilter Nations Series match at Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

Rampant Boks rip Wales apart in 12-try Cardiff carnage

The Springbok universe of 2025 is a charmed one. They have talent, power, speed and strength.

South Africa's Kwagga Smith during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match against Italy at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, north west Italy - November 15, 2025.

Springboks overpower Italy after early red card

It was never sexy but this afternoon’s Test was compulsive viewing if you like your rugby messy, disjointed and, above all, hard as the Boks won 32-14.

South Africa's Kwagga Smith during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match against Italy at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, north west Italy - November 15, 2025.

Springboks overpower Italy after early red card

It was never sexy but this afternoon’s Test was compulsive viewing if you like your rugby messy, disjointed and, above all, hard as the Boks won 32-14.

Cobus Reinach (right) of South Africa celebrates with teammates after he scores a try during an friendly Autumn International match against France in Saint Denis, France, 08 November 2025.

‘We did this for Siya’: Feinberg-Mngomezulu inspires Boks’ dramatic win on Kolisi’s milestone night

This one had all the ingredients of a blockbuster from the very beginning and what a blockbuster it was. As in all blockbusters, the best came last after a captivating build-up for the first hour.

SUPREME KNOCK: SA’s Quinton de Kock plays the balls square during game two of the ODI International series against Pakistan at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Thursday

De Kock’s century powers Proteas to ODI victory

A perfectly-paced comeback century by Quinton de Kock was the linchpin for South Africa in Faisalabad tonight, as the Proteas flattened Pakistan by eight wickets in the second One-Day International (ODI).