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Wiese and Kwagga Smith set for Japan Rugby League One showdown
Jasper Wiese and Kwagga Smith are set to go head-to-head as Japan Rugby League One reaches a potentially decisive point in its regular season. The two Springbok team-mates will find themselves on opposing sides in what promises to be a notable club clash.
Mexted warns Rennie: Super Rugby form means little if your loose forwards can't handle Springbok physicality
Murray Mexted argues Rennie must look beyond Super Rugby form when selecting his loose forwards, warning that undersized back-rowers who thrive domestically will be exposed by Springbok physicality — and naming two uncapped players he believes are built to handle it.
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Ireland vs Japan Nations Championship test confirmed for Newcastle, Australia
Rugby Australia will host an Ireland vs Japan Nations Championship fixture in Newcastle, north of Sydney, on 11 July. The match is part of the inaugural 12-team Nations Championship, with a finals weekend scheduled at Twickenham in November. Both unions expect strong crowd interest, with Ireland's president flagging significant expat support.
Lions thrash log-leaders Glasgow 54-12, Van Rooyen credits defensive execution and lineout denial
The Lions demolished URC table-toppers Glasgow Warriors 54-12 at Ellis Park, running in eight tries to avenge a 42-0 loss earlier in the season. Coach Ivan van Rooyen attributed the win to disciplined lineout denial and penalty control, while Glasgow coach Franco Smith praised the Lions' freshness and structure. Attention now turns to an in-form Connacht side, whom the Lions host on Saturday.
Burger commits future to Exeter Chiefs ahead of 2026/27 season
Ethan Burger has extended his stay at Exeter Chiefs, signing on for the 2026/27 season after making his Premiership debut in October 2025. The 25-year-old loosehead, a product of Tuks Rugby and the Bulls U21 system, has drawn strong praise from Director of Rugby Rob Baxter, who sees him becoming an increasingly important figure in the Chiefs pack.
Leyds on Hong Kong history, Player of the Final, and keeping the hunger alive
Leyds reflects on breaking Hong Kong's 50-year hoodoo, sharing credit with Davids and flagging internal squad competition as the key to sustaining their World Championship push.
PJ Botha's 100-cap milestone puts Lions' quiet enforcer in deserved focus
PJ Botha is set to earn his 100th Lions cap against Connacht at Ellis Park, with assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys making the case that his unflashy consistency has been central to everything the franchise has built.
Glasgow name strong side for Stormers clash after Lions loss
Glasgow Warriors are strengthening their lineup for Saturday's trip to Cape Town to face the Stormers, following a heavy loss to the Lions. No squad details were available at time of publication.
Coetzee's 73rd captaincy edges him past Bulls legends — and he's not done yet
Marcell Coetzee's 73rd Bulls captaincy this weekend edges him past Anton Leonard into the franchise's all-time top five — and Ackermann believes he's only getting better.
Dweba keeping Bok flame alive from Sandy Park
Dweba is six caps deep and two years out of the Bok setup, but he's not done — and Exeter's track record of reviving international careers gives his ambitions some credibility.
Blitzboks set sights on Valladolid after ending Hong Kong drought
The Blitzboks return to Stellenbosch to prepare for the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid (May 29-31) after ending their long wait for a Hong Kong title with a 35-7 final win over Argentina. Sweeper Ronald Brown says the historic victory will drive the squad harder rather than breed complacency. South Africa face Australia, Kenya and Great Britain in Pool A in Spain.
Glasgow bring full firepower to Cape Town after Lions humbling
Glasgow are bringing their strongest side to Cape Town on Saturday, treating the Stormers fixture as a statement game after their loss to the Lions.
SA Rugby confirm 2026 Toyota Challenge field with three European nations joining SA trio
SA Rugby has confirmed the 2026 Toyota Challenge will feature the Cheetahs, Griquas and Pumas alongside Lusitanos, Black Lion and Romania A. The six-team competition is scheduled for June and spans four nations.
Lions face make-or-break Irish triple-header to close out URC regular season
The Lions wrap up their URC regular season against three Irish sides, and the piece examines how the squad is framing the challenge as they push for playoff position.
Coetzee's 73rd captaincy puts him fifth on the Bulls' all-time list — and he's not done yet
Coetzee's 73rd Bulls captaincy puts him fifth on the all-time list, and Ackermann's effusive praise after the Dragons win makes clear he's not just a figurehead — he's the squad's on-field compass.
Toyota Challenge expands to include Griquas and Pumas as Georgia, Portugal and Romania head to Bloemfontein
The 2026 Toyota Challenge expands to include Griquas and the Pumas alongside the Cheetahs, with Georgia's Black Lion, Portugal and Romania 'A' travelling to Bloemfontein for three match days on June 5, 10 and 14. A return leg follows in Tbilisi in October. All three visiting nations are 2027 Rugby World Cup-bound, with Georgia and Romania in South Africa's pool.
Blitzboks target Valladolid after breaking Hong Kong hoodoo
The Blitzboks resume training next week ahead of the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid (May 29-31), having ended a 28-year wait for a Hong Kong title with a 35-7 final win over Argentina. Sweeper Ronald Brown says the historic victory will drive the squad to work harder rather than breed complacency. South Africa face Australia, Kenya and Great Britain in Pool A in Spain.
Glasgow Warriors visit Paarl schools as part of URC community outreach
Glasgow Warriors players took part in a URC outreach programme at two Paarl primary schools this week. The visit drew on the players' own childhood memories of the game.
Lions scent a URC finals run — and the belief inside the camp backs it up
The Lions are fourth on the URC log and daring to dream bigger — scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys explains why this squad is built differently and what it will take to turn a remarkable regular season into a deep playoff run.