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World Champions — The 2023 Rugby World Cup
South Africa won the Rugby World Cup for the fourth time in 2023, defeating New Zealand in Paris. Siya Kolisi lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for the second time as captain.
The Currie Cup — South Africa Oldest Tournament
The Currie Cup is one of the oldest rugby competitions in the world, contested annually by provincial teams. The Blue Bulls, Lions, and Stormers have dominated recent editions.
Grassroots Rugby in South Africa
South Africa produces world-class rugby players partly because of the depth of school and club rugby. The school rugby system, particularly in the Western Cape and Gauteng, is the backbone of the Springbok pipeline.
About South African Rugby
Rugby union is one of South Africa most followed sports, with a professional structure that runs from grassroots club rugby through to provincial competitions and the national Springboks team.
South Africa has won the Rugby World Cup four times (1995, 2007, 2019, 2023), more than any other nation. The 1995 victory, which coincided with the end of apartheid and was attended by Nelson Mandela, remains one of the most celebrated moments in the country history.