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SA U18s complete series whitewash with 68-40 demolition of England
The SA U18s beat England 68-40 at Stellenberg High School to complete a third successive unbeaten Under-18 International Series campaign, with replacement hooker Theo Boshoff scoring a second-half hat-trick from driving mauls.
Erasmus Pleased with Recovery as Boks Shift Focus to All Blacks Series
The Springboks completed two days of training in Johannesburg on Saturday as preparations intensified for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand. The squad, which returned from Argentina in two groups earlier in the week, spent most of the week on recovery sessions before resuming field work on Friday. Johan Grobbelaar and Elrigh Louw will rejoin the national squad on Sunday after featuring for the Vodacom Bulls.
Erasmus flags 'World Cup knock-out' intensity of RGR series as Grobbelaar and Louw set for Sunday return
Rassie Erasmus has likened the four-Test RGR series against the All Blacks to World Cup knock-out rugby, with the full Springbok squad now reassembled and Bulls duo Johan Grobbelaar and Elrigh Louw rejoining on Sunday ahead of the Ellis Park opener on August 22.
Viljoen stars as SA U18 A close out unbeaten series against France
Jaydon Viljoen scored 21 points to power the SA U18 A side to victory over France U18 at Stellenberg, completing an unbeaten U18 International Series.
Springboks complete alignment camp ahead of RGR series opener against All Blacks
The Springboks completed a two-day alignment camp in Johannesburg on Saturday ahead of the RGR series opener against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on 22 August, with Grobbelaar and Louw released to the Bulls before rejoining the squad on Sunday.
Viljoen inspires SA U18 'A' to unbeaten series finish with 51-26 demolition of France
The SA U18 'A' side completed the 2026 U18 International Series unbeaten with a 51-26 win over France at Stellenberg High School, with flyhalf Jaydon Viljoen contributing 21 points in the hosts' best performance of the tournament.
Louw and Grobbelaar released for Bulls duty before rejoining Springboks
Elrigh Louw and Johan Grobbelaar will feature for the Vodacom Bulls against New Zealand on Saturday evening before returning to the Springbok squad ahead of the opening Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test. Rassie Erasmus confirmed the pair will rejoin the national set-up on Sunday as the Boks complete their preparations for next Saturday's clash with the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Springboks enter final Test-week preparations for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener
The Springboks have moved into full Test-week preparations for next Saturday's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener against New Zealand at Ellis Park, with Grobbelaar and Louw rejoining the squad from the Bulls on Sunday.
Springboks complete pre-RGR camp in Johannesburg ahead of All Blacks series opener
The Springboks completed their pre-RGR camp in Johannesburg on Saturday, with Rassie Erasmus confirming the squad is recovered and ready ahead of the All Blacks series opener at 10bet Ellis Park on 22 August.
Tshiremba hat-trick on debut seals Ubuntu-Bula Trophy for Springbok Women
Maria Tshiremba scored a hat-trick on debut as the Springbok Women came from 10-5 down at halftime to beat Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka, completing a two-test sweep and claiming the inaugural Ubuntu-Bula Trophy.
Springbok Women claim inaugural Ubuntu–Bula Trophy with gritty win over Fijiana
The Springbok Women overturned a halftime deficit to beat Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka, completing a series sweep and claiming the inaugural Ubuntu–Bula Trophy. Debutant wing Maria Tshiremba scored a hat-trick of second-half tries to seal the win.
Springbok Women claim inaugural Ubuntu–Bula Trophy with gritty Fiji comeback
The Springbok Women recovered from a halftime deficit to beat Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka, completing a series clean sweep and claiming the inaugural Ubuntu–Bula Trophy. Debutant Maria Tshiremba scored a hat-trick of second-half tries.
World Rugby rankings set for Ellis Park showdown as Springboks lead All Blacks by 1.68 points
South Africa lead New Zealand by 1.68 World Rugby ranking points ahead of the Greatest Rivalry Series opener at Ellis Park, with any All Blacks win enough to reclaim top spot.
Clarke shoulder injury adds to All Blacks' mounting tour casualty list
Caleb Clarke has been sent home from New Zealand's South African tour with a ruptured shoulder tendon, becoming the third All Blacks player lost to injury. Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie are also carrying knocks ahead of Saturday's match against the Bulls, with the first Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park on 22 August.
All Blacks lose Clarke to shoulder injury ahead of Springbok series
New Zealand winger Caleb Clarke has been ruled out of the four-Test series against the Springboks after rupturing a shoulder tendon during Tuesday's 54-0 victory over the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban. Clarke will return home for surgery, with no timeline set for his return, and will not be replaced in the touring squad.
Clarke ruled out of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry as All Blacks injury toll mounts
Caleb Clarke has been ruled out of the All Blacks' South Africa tour with a ruptured shoulder tendon, becoming the third player lost to injury as the squad prepares to face the Bulls on Saturday ahead of the August 22 test against the Springboks at Ellis Park.
Tshiremba hat-trick on debut seals Ubuntu-Bula Trophy for Springbok Women
Maria Tshiremba scored three second-half tries on debut as the Springbok Women beat Fijiana XV 29-22 at Churchill Park to win the Ubuntu-Bula Trophy 2-0, completing a series sweep after last week's 55-12 victory in Suva.
Tshiremba hat-trick on debut seals Springbok Women's series sweep in Lautoka
Maria Tshiremba scored three second-half tries on debut as the Springbok Women came from behind to beat the Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka, completing a 2-0 series sweep.
Clarke becomes third All Black to head home early as injury toll mounts
Winger Caleb Clarke is the third All Black to leave the tour early, ruled out of the Springbok series with a shoulder tendon injury suffered against the Sharks. Rennie will not bring in a replacement.
Clarke shoulder injury rules him out of Springbok series as All Blacks injury toll mounts
Caleb Clarke has been ruled out of the four-test Springbok series with a shoulder tendon injury, becoming the third All Black to leave the tour early. Dave Rennie will not call up a replacement, with the series opener at Ellis Park set for 22 August.