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SA Women 'A' squander 19-5 lead to lose 29-19 to Brazil in Sao Paulo
The SA Women's 'A' side led Brazil 19-5 at half-time in Sao Paulo but conceded 24 unanswered second-half points, including a Monalisa Freitas hat-trick, to lose 29-19 as Brazil's forward-dominated maul game proved decisive.
Springbok centre Joggie Jansen passes away at 78
Former Springbok centre Joggie Jansen, who earned 10 Test caps between 1970 and 1972 and is remembered for one of rugby's most celebrated tackles, passed away following a heart attack in Namibia on Sunday. He was 78.
Erasmus warns of improved All Blacks as Greatest Rivalry heads to decider
South Africa's 33-26 win at DHL Stadium levels the Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1, with Erasmus warning the Springboks must improve significantly before the Johannesburg decider despite ending Dave Rennie's unbeaten start as All Blacks coach.
Erasmus demands defensive improvement despite Springboks levelling Greatest Rivalry series
Rassie Erasmus has called for significant defensive improvements ahead of Saturday's third Test against New Zealand at FNB Stadium, despite South Africa's 33-26 victory in Cape Town levelling the four-match series at 1-1. The Springboks head coach acknowledged the All Blacks' attacking threat, with New Zealand outscoring his side four tries to three in a contest that remained in the balance until the final whistle.
Rennie targets line-out and breakdown speed ahead of FNB Stadium decider
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has identified set-piece struggles and ball speed as key areas for improvement following Saturday's 33-26 defeat to the Springboks in Cape Town. With the series level at 1-1, New Zealand face a crucial third Test at FNB Stadium this weekend.
Springboks level Greatest Rivalry series with 33-26 victory over All Blacks in Cape Town
South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 at DHL Stadium on Saturday to draw the Castle Double Malt Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series at one apiece. Siya Kolisi marked his return from injury with a first-half try, while Pieter-Steph du Toit celebrated his 100th cap with victory. Ox Nche earned his 50th Test cap in the win as the Springboks prepare for next weekend's encounter at FNB Stadium in Soweto.
Nche reaches 50-cap milestone as Boks eye sold-out Soweto decider
Ox Nche marked his 50th Test cap in the Boks' 33-26 win over the All Blacks in Cape Town and is anticipating a massive occasion at FNB Stadium in Soweto on 5 September, while warning that a wounded All Blacks side will come back harder.
Paarl Gim crowned Rugby365 No.1 schoolboy team of 2026 as final Top 50 rankings released
Paarl Gim are named Rugby365's No.1 schoolboy team of 2026, with Paul Roos second and Stellenberg third in the final Top 50 rankings. Grey College endure a rare difficult season, while HTS Drostdy are the surprise package of the year.
Du Toit makes history with century win over All Blacks
Pieter-Steph du Toit became the 11th Springbok centurion and the first to beat the All Blacks in his 100th Test, as South Africa levelled the Greatest Rivalry series with a win at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Airlink jets cleared Cape Town Stadium by as little as 12.5 metres during Springbok-All Blacks Test
Flight-tracking data reveals the Airlink jets that flew over Cape Town Stadium before the Springbok-All Blacks Test cleared the roof by as little as 12.5 metres.
Erasmus hits back at Rennie's scrum complaints after Springboks seal Cape Town victory
Rassie Erasmus has dismissed All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie's claims that the Springboks employed illegal scrum tactics during their 33-26 victory in Cape Town. The Springbok boss defended his pack's technique and accused Rennie of resorting to media pressure, while the New Zealand coach maintained his concerns after raising issues with World Rugby ahead of the second Rugby Championship Test.
Kolisi leads Springboks' ferocious response to level series against All Blacks
The Springboks rediscovered their power game in Cape Town, battering the All Blacks 33-26 to level the series at 1-1. Captain Siya Kolisi scored a crucial first-half try and delivered a thunderous hit on opposite number Ardie Savea as South Africa responded emphatically to their Ellis Park humiliation. Cheslin Kolbe's flawless boot contributed 18 points, but a late All Blacks surge ensured the decider in Johannesburg remains wide open.
Springboks reclaim top spot as All Blacks' reign lasts just one week
The Springboks returned to number one in the World Rugby rankings after beating New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town, with the All Blacks' time at the top lasting just one week — mirroring events from the same fixture 12 months ago.
Erasmus front-row gamble pays off as Springboks level series with All Blacks
South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 in the second Test, levelling the series 1-1, with Rassie Erasmus controversially replacing his entire front-row an hour before kick-off.
Erasmus fires back at Rennie's scrum allegations: 'We're not f***ing walking around'
Rassie Erasmus has forcefully rejected Dave Rennie's post-match allegations of illegal scrummaging, insisting the Springboks 'scrum straight' and accusing New Zealand of attempting to influence referees through the media ahead of the series decider at FNB Stadium.
Savea warns All Blacks cannot afford another slow start after Cape Town defeat
Ardie Savea admits the All Blacks cannot afford to give the Springboks another fast start after a slow beginning cost them in their 33-26 defeat in Cape Town.
Rassie fires back at All Blacks over scrum accusations
Rassie Erasmus publicly rejected All Blacks accusations that the Springbok pack walks around or uses negative scrum tactics, hitting back in a fiery post-match address in Cape Town.
Erasmus warns Boks must improve despite Cape Town win over All Blacks
Rassie Erasmus has warned the Springboks must improve for Saturday's series decider in Johannesburg despite a 33-26 win over New Zealand in Cape Town that levelled the series 1-1, with Cheslin Kolbe's boot and tries from Kriel, De Allende and Kolisi proving decisive. The match also marked Pieter-Steph du Toit's 100th cap.
Willemse hamstring blow casts shadow over Springbok series decider
Damian Willemse has been ruled out of next week's Test at FNB Stadium with a hamstring injury suffered before half-time in the Springboks' 33-26 win over the All Blacks in Cape Town, which levels the series 1-1.
Savea warns All Blacks can't afford another slow start against Springboks
Ardie Savea concedes the All Blacks were under pressure early in Cape Town and says a repeat slow start cannot happen after South Africa's 33-26 win.