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Fassi heads to Japan on sabbatical as Sharks confirm 2026/27 absence
Aphelele Fassi will join a Japanese Rugby League One club for the 2026/27 season on sabbatical, returning to the Sharks in July 2027 under the terms of his renewed contract.
Werner Kok joins Newcastle Red Bulls on one-year deal
Werner Kok has signed a one-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls, leaving Ulster after two seasons to join the Gallagher Premiership side ahead of pre-season next month.
Werner Kok signs with Newcastle Red Bulls for 2026/27 Premiership season
Werner Kok has signed a one-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls for the 2026/27 Premiership season after leaving Ulster, with his arrival coming amid speculation Fehi Fineanganofo will not honour his contract at Kingston Park.
Boks regroup in Johannesburg ahead of Nations Championship opener against England
The Springboks wrap up a week of Johannesburg training on Thursday and reassemble Sunday for Test-week preparations ahead of their Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park on July 4.
How former Lions doctor's refusal to testify sealed Ntlabakanye's 18-month ban
The IDT's 44-page ruling in the Asenathi Ntlabakanye doping case reveals that former Lions team doctor Rob Collins refused to testify in the prop's defence, a decision the tribunal identified as critical to the outcome. Ntlabakanye, banned for 18 months until November 2027, argued the prohibited substances entered his system entirely through the Lions' internal medical structure, but the panel found his reliance on that system — genuine as it was — fell short of the 'utmost caution' standard required under anti-doping rules.
Springboks host Wales at Kings Park on 18 July in Nations Championship opener
South Africa host Wales at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban on 18 July (17:40 local) in the Nations Championship, with Andrew Brace refereeing and SuperSport broadcasting.
Erasmus satisfied as Springboks complete Nations Championship training camp
The Springboks concluded their Nations Championship training camp in Johannesburg on Thursday, with head coach Rassie Erasmus expressing satisfaction at the groundwork laid ahead of the competition opener against England. The squad will reassemble on Sunday to begin official Test-week preparations for the 4 July fixture at Ellis Park, following productive sessions that addressed learnings from warm-up matches against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe.
Augustus still in Springboks' plans despite Nations Championship absence
Rassie Erasmus confirms Juarno Augustus remains in Springbok plans but is currently injured and unavailable for the Nations Championship, with the Ulster back-rower still awaiting a first Test cap.
Erasmus confirms squad rotation plans as De Jager and Mostert race fitness clocks
Erasmus confirms the 46-man squad is not his only selection pool for July, with De Jager a fitness doubt for the England Test and Mostert set to miss the first game at minimum.
Rassie satisfied as Boks shift into Test mode ahead of England opener
Rassie Erasmus says he is satisfied with the Springboks' preparation heading into next Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park.
Boks wrap Johannesburg camp ahead of England opener
The Springboks have wrapped their Johannesburg training camp and reassemble Sunday for Test-week preparations ahead of their Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park on 4 July.
Springboks lead World Rugby rankings by 3.61 points ahead of Nations Championship
South Africa top the World Rugby rankings on 93.94 points, 3.61 clear of New Zealand, as the Springboks head into the inaugural Nations Championship. World Rugby has also confirmed the removal of home weighting from the rankings system from 1 July 2026.
Wales lose hooker Belcher to neck injury ahead of Springbok clash
Wales hooker Liam Belcher has been ruled out of the Nations Championship, including the Test against South Africa, with a neck injury suffered in Cardiff's URC quarterfinal against the Stormers.
Botha's Hill to host SA's U16 Grant Khomo Week and U16 Girls Week at Kearsney College
SA Rugby's U16 Grant Khomo Week and U16 Girls Week are staged jointly at Kearsney College in Botha's Hill from 29 June, with 38 teams competing ahead of the U18 weeks in Gqeberha in July.
Mnebelele takes Junior Bok armband as Norton departs for Springbok duty
Siphosethu Mnebelele has been appointed Junior Springbok captain for the Under-20 World Championship in Georgia after Riley Norton was called into the Springbok squad, with head coach Kevin Foote citing Mnebelele's leadership pedigree and Norton's rapid rise as a reflection of South Africa's strengthening schools development pathway.
Kearsney College to host both U16 Youth Weeks as FNB junior programme kicks off
The FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week and U16 Girls Week both kick off at Kearsney College in KwaZulu-Natal, with 38 teams competing across the two tournaments between 29 June and 4 July.
Nations Championship launches as rugby's most significant structural shift since professionalism
The Nations Championship, a SANZAAR-Six Nations joint venture featuring the world's 12 strongest teams, launches imminently with July's 'Super Saturdays' and a Finals Weekend at Allianz Stadium in London in November — billed as the sport's biggest structural development since professionalism.
England adopt no-excuses stance ahead of Ellis Park Test opener
England travel for their summer tour on Wednesday with Jamie George as captain and a no-excuses stance on their demanding itinerary, as Rassie Erasmus acknowledges the difficulty of reading a Borthwick-coached England ahead of the July 4 Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park.
Mnebelele named Junior Bok captain as title defence begins in Georgia
Hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele has been appointed captain of the Junior Springboks ahead of their World Rugby U20 Championship title defence in Georgia. The former King Edward's pupil takes over the armband after Riley Norton and Vusi Moyo were called up to the senior Springbok squad for the Nations Championship.
Mnebelele ready to lead Junior Boks into World Championship title defence
Siphosethu Mnebelele takes over as Junior Bok captain following Norton and Moyo's Springbok call-ups, with SA opening their U20 World Championship title defence against Uruguay in Georgia on Saturday.