Every story on the wire.
891 items · Reports
Grant Williams to join Kobelco Kobe Steelers for 2026-27 Japan Rugby League One season
Grant Williams has confirmed he will join Kobelco Kobe Steelers for the 2026-27 Japan Rugby League One season, with the Sharks replacing him by signing Ivan van Zyl.
Nyakane drives Achilles comeback on his own terms
Trevor Nyakane is rehabilitating from a ruptured Achilles tendon, determined to end his career on his own terms.
Stormers duo Gelant and Kebble to face Springboks with Barbarians
World Cup winner Warrick Gelant and Scotland prop Oliver Kebble will line up for the Barbarians against the Springboks in Saturday's non-cap international in Gqeberha. The Stormers teammates are among a star-studded invitational squad coached by Scott Robertson and Felipe Contepomi.
BaaBaas stack squad with Stormers contingent and global stars for PE clash with Boks
Oliver Kebble and Warrick Gelant headline a Stormers contingent in the Barbarians squad for Saturday's non-cap international against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth, joining a star-studded lineup that includes TJ Perenara, Duhan van der Merwe and Andrew Kellaway, with Scott Robertson and Felipe Contepomi coaching.
Nations Championship trophy unveiled ahead of July kick-off
The Nations Championship trophy has been unveiled ahead of the tournament's 4 July start, with the Springboks hosting England, Scotland and Wales in consecutive home fixtures to open the competition.
Nations Championship trophy unveiled ahead of July 4 kick-off
The Nations Championship trophy has been unveiled ahead of the tournament's July 4 start, with the 67cm, 15kg prize featuring a gold-plated globe design that reflects the competition's north-versus-south format.
Nations Championship trophy unveiled ahead of July 4 kick-off
The Nations Championship trophy has been unveiled — 67cm tall, 15kg, centred on a gold-plated globe — ahead of the tournament's July 4 kick-off, with 12 nations competing across two North-versus-South windows before a Finals Weekend.
Stick explains Am's shift to 12 for South Africa A against Zimbabwe
Mzwandile Stick says Rassie Erasmus has been pushing to see Lukhanyo Am at inside centre, with Am named at 12 for South Africa A's match against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha.
Gelant relishes Barbarians debut against Springboks in Gqeberha
Warrick Gelant makes his Barbarians debut against the Springboks in Gqeberha on Saturday, reuniting with former Outeniqua High School teammate Duhan van der Merwe and facing a Bok squad he acknowledges presents a formidable challenge for a side assembled from across the globe.
De Villiers embraces Kolisi arrival as Bok debut looms
Stormers breakout flanker Paul de Villiers has welcomed the return of Siya Kolisi to Cape Town, viewing the Springbok captain's arrival as a learning opportunity rather than a positional threat. The 23-year-old, who recorded 19 turnovers and 209 tackles in the United Rugby Championship, is set to make his senior international debut against the Barbarians in Gqeberha this weekend.
Gelant not treating Barbarians clash as Bok audition
Warrick Gelant, the only Springbok in the Barbarians squad for the June 20 clash against South Africa in Gqeberha, says he will not treat the match as a Bok trial, insisting the experience with the invitational side stands on its own merits.
Snyman backs Leinster 'all the way' despite Bulls ties ahead of Croke Park final
RG Snyman, sidelined by a third ACL injury, has thrown his full support behind Leinster ahead of Friday's URC final against the Bulls at Croke Park, despite his formative years at the Pretoria franchise. The 31-year-old is targeting a return to action midway through the 2026/27 season.
De Villiers eager to prove he's more than a breakdown specialist
Paul de Villiers, the former Junior Springbok captain who excelled for the Stormers this season, insists he offers more than just turnover prowess as he prepares for his senior international debut. The 23-year-old loose forward will feature either for the Springboks against the Barbarians or SA 'A' against Zimbabwe on Saturday in Gqeberha.
De Villiers eyes Bok debut with more than fetching on his mind
Paul de Villiers is set for his senior international debut this weekend, in line to play for either the Springboks against the Barbarians or SA 'A' against Zimbabwe, with the Stormers loose forward eager to show he offers more than his reputation as an elite jackaller.
Davids and De Villiers relishing double-header build-up ahead of Gqeberha season openers
Deon Davids and Paul de Villiers spoke to media on Monday ahead of Saturday's Gqeberha double-header, with SA 'A' facing Zimbabwe at 12h00 and the Springboks meeting the Barbarians at 15h00. The squad trains in Johannesburg until Wednesday before travelling to the Eastern Cape for captains' runs.
Smith called up as Boks manage De Jager's return to full fitness
Stormers lock Adre Smith has been added to the Springbok squad primarily to allow Lood de Jager, returning from hip surgery, to build match fitness gradually ahead of the England Tests, with assistant coach Deon Davids confirming the lock depth has become a squad-planning priority following Salmaan Moerat's release through injury.
Gelant and Van der Merwe set for first reunion since Outeniqua High in Barbarians clash
Warrick Gelant and Duhan van der Merwe are set to share a field for the first time since Outeniqua High School when the Barbarians face the Springboks in Gqeberha on 20 June.
Itoje rested again as England name squad for France non-cap clash
Maro Itoje is again absent from England's squad for Friday's non-cap match against France in Vannes, with Borthwick managing his workload ahead of a July tour that includes a Test against South Africa.
Family separation the final catalyst for Kolbe's Stormers return
Cheslin Kolbe says his son barely recognising him after six months apart was the moment he knew he had to return to South Africa, with the winger acknowledging he took a substantial financial cut to re-sign with the Stormers through to 2029.
Du Preez rules out retirement, targets return in pre-season
Jean-Luc du Preez has rubbished retirement speculation, saying his concussion symptoms have improved significantly and that he is targeting a return for Bordeaux-Bègles' pre-season starting end of July, with Rassie Erasmus confirming him as unavailable for 2026 but in the mix for 2027.