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Historic clean sweep for SA U18 sides as Zangqa's team hammers England 68-40 to complete unbeaten series
Both SA U18 teams completed the 2026 U18 International Series unbeaten — a first in the competition's history — with the main side hammering England 68-40 in Cape Town to finish with a +109 points difference across three matches.
Erasmus flags Kolisi and Nche doubts as Boks gear up for Ellis Park All Blacks Test
Erasmus has flagged Kolisi and Nche as injury doubts for Saturday's Ellis Park Test against the All Blacks, with team announcement due Thursday. The Bok coach and Jaco Peyper also addressed the debate around South African teams slowing down play at set piece.
Kolisi and Nché in race to be fit for All Blacks opener at Ellis Park
Siya Kolisi and Ox Nché are doubtful for Saturday's Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park, with both players' fitness to be assessed after Monday's training session.
Kolisi and Nche in race against clock for All Blacks opener at Ellis Park
Siya Kolisi and Ox Nche are doubtful for Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park, with Erasmus saying Monday's training would be a key indicator of their availability.
Kolisi and Nche in fitness race for All Blacks opener at Ellis Park
Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi and Ox Nche are carrying niggles rather than injuries and could yet prove their fitness ahead of Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Hat-trick debutante Tshiremba steals the show as Springbok Women wrap up Fiji tour
Maria Tshiremba scored a second-half hat-trick on her Springbok Women debut in the second Test against Fiji in Lautoka, finishing as the tour's leading try scorer. The squad now turns its attention to a 5 September clash with the Black Ferns in Soweto.
Kitshoff reveals brutal Bok build-up ahead of All Blacks Test
Kitshoff has lifted the lid on the intensity of the Springboks' build-up to Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
All Blacks hit by injury wave ahead of first Springbok Test
Four All Blacks players have now left the tour through injury, with scrumhalf cover Noah Hotham called up as both Cam Roigard and Cortez Ratima carry knocks ahead of the first Springbok Test. Richie Mo'unga has joined the squad but will not feature in the opener, with Ruben Love to start at flyhalf.
Hat-trick hero Tshiremba steals the show on Fiji tour
Maria Tshiremba scored a second-half hat-trick on her Springbok Women Test debut in Lautoka to finish as the tour's leading try scorer, with Byrhandré Dolf topping the points chart and Libbie Janse van Rensburg extending her all-time Springbok Women points record to 221.
Kitshoff reveals brutal Springbok preparation ahead of All Blacks opener
Steven Kitshoff has described the Springbok squad's Test preparation as a 'week from hell' ahead of Saturday's clash with the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
McKenzie injury concern clouds All Blacks' first-Test preparations
Damian McKenzie's ankle injury is the All Blacks' primary concern ahead of the August 22 Test opener against the Springboks at Ellis Park, with Dave Rennie more confident that Will Jordan and Cam Roigard will be available after both returned to training.
Ioane's resurgence could trouble Springboks as All Blacks brace for Ellis Park intensity
Rieko Ioane has emerged as a potential midfield threat for the All Blacks ahead of Saturday's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener at Ellis Park, with coach Dave Rennie acknowledging his side must significantly raise their performance levels. The 29-year-old's versatility and improved form have seen him shift from wing cover to a centre option following injuries to Caleb Clarke and Billy Proctor. Rennie warned that the intensity against the Springboks will be several levels above the All Blacks' 50-19 warm-up victory over the Bulls.
All Blacks lose fourth tourist as Norris ruled out, Hotham called up for Ratima
Prop Ollie Norris becomes the fourth All Black to be ruled out of the tour with a cartilage knee injury, while scrumhalf Noah Hotham is called in to cover the still-to-be-assessed Cortez Ratima ahead of Saturday's first Test at Ellis Park.
Erasmus delays All Blacks team announcement as Kolisi fitness remains uncertain
Rassie Erasmus has broken with recent convention by pushing the Springboks' team announcement to Thursday ahead of Saturday's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener at Ellis Park. Captain Siya Kolisi is understood to be touch-and-go for selection, while Ox Nché could return after missing the Nations Championship. The delayed announcement keeps New Zealand guessing as South Africa aim to field close to full strength.
Erasmus delays team announcement as Kolisi fitness clouds All Blacks opener
Rassie Erasmus has broken with recent convention by pushing the Springbok team announcement back to Thursday, two days before the opening Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series against New Zealand at Ellis Park. Captain Siya Kolisi is understood to be touch-and-go for selection, while the return of Ox Nche from injury adds intrigue to a squad that could field close to full strength for the first time this season.
Ackermann warns All Blacks' deep-territory gambles unlikely to pay off against Springboks
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann believes the All Blacks' willingness to attack from deep inside their own half — a tactic that yielded eight tries in Saturday's 50-19 victory at Loftus Versfeld — will prove costly when they face the Springboks in the opening Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry at Ellis Park. While praising New Zealand's attacking verve under Dave Rennie, Ackermann suggested the Boks possess the defensive discipline and game-management nous to punish such adventurous play. The Bulls coach also pointed to his side's second-half improvement as a template for how South Africa might exploit New Zealand's ball-in-hand approach.
Marx linked with Bulls return as Papier and Moodie face uncertain futures in Pretoria
The Bulls are in early discussions with Malcolm Marx over a return to South Africa, while Rapport reports that Embrose Papier and Canan Moodie are both likely to leave Pretoria after June 2027, with Sale Sharks among the clubs chasing Papier and Japanese outfits circling Moodie.
Marx linked with Bulls return as Ackermann reunion looms
The Bulls have held preliminary discussions with Malcolm Marx about a return to South African rugby, with the Springbok hooker currently playing for Kubota Spears in Japan.
Coetzee savours try against All Blacks despite heavy Bulls defeat at Loftus
Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee scored against the All Blacks at Loftus on Saturday — his first appearance against New Zealand since 2014 — describing the moment as one for the memory bank despite the Bulls' 19-50 defeat.
Pumas host Griffons, Griquas welcome SWD as WSL 2 semi-final line-up confirmed
The Pumas will host the Griffons and Griquas will meet SWD in the WSL 2 semi-finals after the final round confirmed the top four, with the Leopards eliminated following a 60-10 thrashing by the Valke.