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Pumas secure home semifinal as Griquas and Griffons claim road wins in WSL 2 Round 5
The Pumas remain unbeaten in WSL 2 and have secured a home semifinal after a 44-17 win over SWD, while Griquas edged the Leopards 24-19 in Potchefstroom and the Griffons ran in 50 points away to the Limpopo Blue Bulls in Round 5.
Erasmus confirms Boks on track as squad arrives in Buenos Aires
The Springboks have arrived in Buenos Aires ahead of Saturday's clash with the Pumas at Estadio José Amalfitani, with Rassie Erasmus saying preparations are on track for both that match and the All Blacks series.
Springboks touch down in Buenos Aires ahead of Argentina Test
The Springboks have arrived in Buenos Aires in two travelling groups, with a rest day on Sunday before training resumes Monday ahead of their Test against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani — their last match before the All Blacks series begins on 22 August.
Rennie's All-Time-High CPR: Bold Master Plan or Recipe for Injury Against the Boks?
Harry argues that Rennie has pushed New Zealand to an all-time-high CPR rate that is statistically unprecedented at Tier 1 level, and that sustaining it across four tests against the Boks' brutally physical defence risks injury attrition the All Blacks' squad depth cannot absorb.
Ryan flags franchise matches as critical to All Blacks' South African tour
All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan says the three URC franchise matches opening the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour are critical for blooding ten new squad members before the Test series against the Springboks begins at Ellis Park on August 22.
Pumas seal home semi-final as Griquas and Griffons claim road wins in WSL 2
The Pumas secured a home WSL 2 semi-final with a 44-17 win over the Eagirls, while Griquas came from behind to beat the Leopards 24-19 and Griffons ran out 50-21 winners in Polokwane.
SA Rugby mourns passing of loosehead great Osman 'Vleis' Daniels
SA Rugby President Mark Alexander has paid tribute to Osman 'Vleis' Daniels, a leading loosehead prop of the early 1980s for the erstwhile South African Rugby Union, who passed away on Sunday after a battle with illness.
Springboks touch down in Buenos Aires ahead of Pumas Test
The Springboks arrived in Buenos Aires via São Paulo in the early hours of Sunday, with training resuming Monday ahead of next weekend's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani.
Springboks touch down in Buenos Aires ahead of Los Pumas clash
The Springboks arrived in Buenos Aires via São Paulo in the early hours of Sunday morning and will resume training on Monday ahead of next week's Test against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani.
Springboks arrive in Buenos Aires ahead of Los Pumas clash
The Springboks have arrived in Buenos Aires for next Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina, with Erasmus reporting preparations are on track.
Ahmed vs Barrett: The flyhalves duel that could steal the Greatest Rivalry series
The Greatest Rivalry series could open with a generational flyhalves duel — Ahmed making his Stormers debut against a Barrett trying to reclaim relevance. The piece analyses where both men are in their careers and why the contrast makes for such compelling viewing.
Mo'unga eligible for All Blacks call-up after Canterbury cameo but stays tight-lipped on tour
Richie Mo'unga has satisfied New Zealand Rugby's eligibility requirements for All Blacks selection after scoring Canterbury's match-winning try against Auckland on Saturday, but the fly-half is refusing to be drawn on whether he will join the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour squad in South Africa.
Rennie praises 'phenomenal' Erasmus as All Blacks arrive in Cape Town for Greatest Rivalry tour
Dave Rennie has confirmed Ardie Savea will join the All Blacks in South Africa 10 days before the August 22 Johannesburg Test after a planned rest, as 43 of the 44-man squad arrived in Cape Town ahead of the August 7 Stormers opener.
Mo'unga eligible for All Blacks tour after Canterbury return but stays tight-lipped on selection
Richie Mo'unga scored a match-winning try on his Canterbury return to become eligible for the All Blacks' South Africa tour, but stayed noncommittal when asked whether he would join the squad, which already includes four tens under head coach Dave Rennie.
Rassie redefines the No.8 role — and has a surprising list of candidates to fill it
Erasmus has stripped the No.8 role back to its scrum function only, rejecting the traditional link-between-forwards-and-backs tag — and that philosophy opens the door to some unconventional candidates while Kwagga Smith recovers.
Kitshoff: Fatigue could be All Blacks' undoing — but don't count them out
Kitshoff flags All Blacks fatigue as a genuine Bok advantage in the upcoming series, but stops short of calling it a done deal — still backing New Zealand to threaten if South Africa aren't switched on.
Stormers edge Sharks 36-28 as Muller and Gilliomee light up Currie Cup coastal derby
The Stormers XXIII beat the Sharks XV 36-28 in a Currie Cup coastal derby at DHL Stadium, with Junior World Champions Markus Muller and Luan Gilliomee the standout performers on opposite sides and No 8 Wandile Mlaba taking man of the match honours.
Stormers surge past Sharks as Muller and Gilliomee steal the show
The DHL Stormers XXIII beat the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV 36-28 in the Currie Cup at DHL Stadium, with Junior World Championship graduates Markus Muller and Luan Gilliomee both shining in a game the Stormers settled in the final quarter.
Erasmus's real nightmare isn't losing a Test — it's losing the feeling
Erasmus reveals his real fear isn't a single defeat but the Boks drifting back into a losing culture — and the social capital that would evaporate with it. The piece draws on candid podcast comments to explore the psychological contract he's made with himself around sustaining Springbok success.
Alexander on why the Boks-All Blacks rivalry stands apart
Mark Alexander makes the case that the Bok-All Blacks rivalry transcends competition — built on respect and shared standards that have endured across generations.