Game day! Last one for 2025, and 50 up for Cobus. An absolute fave, who's in impeccable form at 35. Crazy it's taken so long for him to reach this milestone - hoping for an epic result to mark it! Wales may be down, but we know better than to count them out...let's go! 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

My heart broke a little bit in Durban last year. Tonight's victory - the first in Dublin since 2012 - was balm. So proud of this incredible team 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

When you consider the Boks' current form and the incredible talent we have, we're surely favourites today... But... When you consider our recent results against the Irish and how good they've been against us, there's no question we're the underdogs... We're Schrödinger's rugby team 😉

Game day! The Viking's 50th & this is almost as big as he is. We have a 55% win ratio against Ireland in the professional era. But in the last 5 games, it's 20%. They're like that strand of hair you can feel irritating your face but can't quite get rid of. Today's the day to brush it away 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

Springboks dominating the nominations, as we should be 😉 Ethan has had *such* an impressive debut season. Marx is in exceptional form, and PSDT is, well, PSDT. Phenomenal. But surely POTY has to be Ox! The first prop ever to even be nominated. His impact in every game he plays is immense.

Game day! Siya Kolisi day. France wants revenge. We want a game worthy of our incredible leader. And to shut them up. He won't get the fanfare he would've at home. But I'm sure this team will bring the fireworks for him. We love you, Siya. You've changed the game. 100* 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

Happy anniversary to a game of rugby so great, the laws had to be changed afterwards 😉

Few things make me happier than books and rugby. So books about rugby = heaven. Even better - getting to listen to Eben chat about his career, family, friendship, and so much more. What an incredible conversation, beautifully guided by Mots. Can't wait to start reading!

From the loss at Ellis in August, when there were people writing them off, and even calling for coaches to resign, to winning what has undoubtedly been the best ever Rugby Championship today, and becoming the first Bok side to go back-to-back. I'm so flipping proud of this team!

Sharks + shweshwe for Heritage Day at the office 😉 🇿🇦🖤🤍

There's so much joy and community in women's rugby. But it's not just hearts and flowers and hairbows. There's also all the physicality and strategy we love. The RWC may be over for our Bok Women, but this should only be the start, as we look to grow the game. www.rugbypuntit.co.za/post/the-end...

Game day! (Part 2) Quarter finals day!! This is it. They've made history (or even her-story 😉) already. The first Bok Women team to get this far. It's a huge ask against the current title holders...the underest of underdogs. I can't wait to see them give it their all 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

Game day! (Part 1) Last week may have been the more hyped game, but the loss in Auckland has turned this Test into the big one. The Freedom Cup (and any chance of winning the Rugby Champs) is on the line. It's Backs to the Wall Rugby™️...and that's when we thrive. 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

Even in defeat, South Africa can be proud. Nadine Roos lit up the Rugby World Cup -our very own Antoine Dupont! MW & Huw break down the match, the atmosphere & the pride of the Boks! @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social @haribaldijones.bsky.social @belindaglenn.bsky.social youtu.be/CVa4WOTiEl0

A brutal return to earth for the Springbok Women, but there's a reason France has won six previous RWC bronze medals. We go again next week. A QF against current title holders (and six time winners), the Black Ferns, will not be any easier, but this team is nothing if not gutsy.

Game day!! Both teams are already through to the QFs, but whoever wins this, tops the pool. France is the toughest opposition the Springbok Women have faced in the tournament thus far - 4th in the world + fully professional. But nothing is impossible. Let's go 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

That hurt. Obviously. But it's fine. We'll let them keep their record, this time. There are things to work on, and many things to be proud of. We go again next week 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

Game day! This is it. The biggest game of the year. Our fiercest and favourite rivalry. Both sides with a point to prove, and a desire to extend or smash a record. My head says it could go either way, but it'll be tough in the ABs' fortress. My heart? My heart says this Bok team can do it. 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

South Africa make history, qualifying for the Women’s Rugby World Cup knockouts for the first time! Swys de Bruin has certainly worked his magic with the team! Watch our Instant Reaction now! @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social @belindaglenn.bsky.social youtu.be/Elky7Zoy_SU

THE SPRINGBOK WOMEN HAVE DONE IT!!!!!

Game day! And it's a huge one!! Win this match, and the Springbok Women will make it through to the quarters, no matter what happens against France next week. They've never beaten Italy before, but their last game was oh-so close. This could be their moment... 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

Game day!! The Springbok Women get their RWC 2025 campaign underway against World Cup debutants, Brazil. With higher ranked teams Italy and France awaiting them in the pool, both sides will see this as a must-win match. It should be a good one! 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

Game day! For a rivalry that's usually pretty even keeled, this one feels intense. Both sides have a point to prove. But it's time to shut out the noise and put last week behind us. Let's go 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

As we get ready for RWC 2025 to kick off tomorrow, a little reminder of the competition the Springbok Women will face in their pool games www.rugbypuntit.co.za/post/the-cou...

We back our Boks, win or lose 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛 This game can break our hearts at times, but it also brings us so much joy. And some of the best people. It's never not worth it. We go again. @haribaldijones.bsky.social @ringo26.bsky.social @jaredwright17.bsky.social

Game day!! Always an interesting match up against the Wallabies - a pretty even contest over the years, where homeground advantage has been key. They'll want to ride the wave of that win against the BIL. We'll want to drown their hope in the cauldron that is Ellis 😉 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

Even if you don’t like metal, you probably remember the first time you heard Black Sabbath. Ozzy was a heavy metal caricature who was entirely in on his own joke, right until the end. The fucking realest of real ones. 🦇

Terrible things are happening in South Africa 😉

Wrapping up the first leg of Test season with a fabulous Bok win over a powerful Georgian side, and the Baby Boks displaying all the confidence, composure, and talent needed to win the U20 World Championship for the first time since 2012! A very good Saturday.

Game day! And a flashback to the last time we played Georgia. 2 July 2021. No fans in the stadium, but all of us there in our hearts after 20 long months without our Boks. I have huge respect for the Lelos for a lot of reasons, and that tour is one of them. Crazy, emotional times.

On behalf of all women from... *checks notes*...Nigeria, I apologise. (Of all the random Twitter DMs I've received, this may be my favourite. The jig is up. Latif saw straight through my catfishing attempts 😂)

A good weekend

Game day! (And a slightly different take on the usual tradition 😉) Another fabulous double header of Bok rugby ahead, made extra special by the milestone 100th cap for a true legend of the game. The Try Assist King - an incredible blend of rugby IQ, flair, and heart 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

The tale of Willie le Roux, the unseen hero who drove the Springbok revolution – on the eve of his 100th Test. It’s time for every South African rugby stakeholder to give one of the all-time greats the respect he deserves. For @dailymaverick.co.za www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...

Let's go!! 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

The weekend is off to a great start!

The Bok Women are putting the finishing touches on their preparations for RWC 2025. Canada, ranked 2nd in the world, provide the perfect opportunity to test themselves against formidable opposition. It should be a great game at Loftus this Saturday! www.rugbypuntit.co.za/post/upping-...

"Anna Akhmatova once said, 'Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life.' It’s just that for me, that recurring dream has had the faintest undertone of nightmare to it…" You've heard of a hate watch. Now, I present the trauma watch... www.rugbypuntit.co.za/post/the-ita...

What a start to the season! A few people around me were complaining that they were bored, as it was "too easy." All I'm saying is that they clearly did not experience the nauseating anxiety of the one-point games in 2023 and 2024. I'll take a little walkover from time to time 😂

Game day! Can't wait for the Bok season to get underway this evening 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛 (Saving the cake for breakfast tradition for the big Tests, since I'm already long overdue a visit to Oom Daan's farm 😂)

Why the fuck is Schoeman being asked this?

This is SUCH a good conversation. Marco is candid, acknowledges the challenges, and shares an inspirational vision of what he's building at the Sharks (and how he wants to work with other teams to grow SA rugby). youtu.be/7nkKdy7Mr3k?... Nice @haribaldijones.bsky.social @lekkerrugbypod.bsky.social

Humans are predisposed to focus on the negative and overlook the positive. Add confirmation bias to this, and changing people's perceptions becomes a challenge. But when it comes to the Sharks, maybe it's time to pull ourselves out of the morass of negativity: www.rugbypuntit.co.za/post/the-unb...

The Springbok Women took a squad with no less than 12 uncapped players to Madagascar, and were crowned champions of Africa for the fourth time 💚💛🇿🇦💚💛

Desiderium is such a great word

Some big losses here. I'm especially sad to see Ntuthuko and James leaving 💔

Always 🖤🤍 Not to be for my Sharks, but I'm still immensely proud of them for the incredible turnaround this season. Well done, Bulls. You know what you need to do next week.

Peanut brittle cheesecake. Thatisall.

Tomorrow, my fave, Lukhanyo, earns his 100th cap for the Sharks in international competitions. A great achievement for an exceptional player! So here's a little throwback to the moment in 2017 I just knew - I think this was only his second Super Rugby game for the Sharks 🖤🤍