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All Blacks wingers shine in Loftus rout as Bulls ship fifty ahead of Springboks series
New Zealand ran in eight tries to defeat the Vodacom Bulls 50-19 at Loftus Versfeld, completing their warm-up fixtures unbeaten. Leroy Carter's hat-trick and Rieko Ioane's all-round display headlined a clinical performance, while the All Blacks scrum delivered its most complete showing of the tour. Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee acknowledged the gulf in class, though the home side rallied with three second-half scores after trailing 24-0 at the interval.
All Blacks complete clean sweep of SA franchises with 50-19 demolition of Bulls at Loftus
The All Blacks beat the Bulls 50-19 at Loftus to complete an unbeaten pre-Test tour of South Africa, having also defeated the Stormers and Sharks, ahead of next Saturday's first Test at Ellis Park.
Pumas and Griquas host semi-finals as Leopards pay the price for Valke demolition
The WSL 2 semi-finals are set: Pumas host Griffons and Griquas host SWD, after the Leopards were eliminated following a 60-10 hammering by the Valke in the final round.
Ackermann tips patient Springboks to exploit All Black risks
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann believes the Springboks will pose a far greater challenge to New Zealand than his side managed at Loftus Versfeld, where the All Blacks ran in a 50-19 victory. Ackermann suggested the visitors may struggle to execute the same ambitious plays from deep when facing a match-fit world champion side at Ellis Park.
Mo'unga set for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry debut against Lions
Dave Rennie has confirmed Richie Mo'unga is in line for his first outing of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour against the Lions on 25 August.
Mo'unga ruled out of Ellis Park Test as Rennie eyes McKenzie fitness
Dave Rennie has confirmed Richie Mo'unga will not feature in the All Blacks' opening clash against the Springboks at Ellis Park next Saturday, despite arriving in Gauteng to replace the injured Billy Proctor. The head coach remains hopeful that Damian McKenzie will recover in time for selection, though the utility back is less certain than fellow injury concerns Cam Roigard and Will Jordan.
Rennie confident Roigard, Jordan and McKenzie will be fit for Ellis Park Test
Dave Rennie expects Cam Roigard, Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie to be fit for the Ellis Park Test, despite an injury-hit tour that has already cost the All Blacks George Bell, Billy Proctor and Caleb Clarke.
Mo'unga ruled out of first Test as McKenzie fitness clouds All Blacks backline
Richie Mo'unga has been ruled out of the first Springboks Test at Ellis Park, with Ruben Love set to start at fly-half. Damian McKenzie remains a fitness doubt, while Will Jordan and Cam Rogiard are expected to be available after returning to training.
Mo'unga ruled out of first Test as McKenzie fitness in doubt ahead of Ellis Park
Richie Mo'unga has been ruled out of the All Blacks' first Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park, with Dave Rennie also flagging Damian McKenzie as a doubt. Ruben Love is in line at fly-half, while Codie Taylor impressed with two tries in the 50-19 tour win over the Bulls.
All Blacks dismantle Bulls 50-19 in final audition before Springbok Tests
New Zealand concluded their South African tour warm-up with an eight-try demolition of the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, running out 50-19 winners. Leroy Carter and Josh Moorby each claimed braces as Dave Rennie's side averaged 47 points across three fixtures against franchise opposition. The performance leaves the tourists brimming with confidence ahead of the Test series opener at Ellis Park.
SA U18 sides complete clean sweep with commanding wins over England and France
The SA U18 side beat England U18 68-40 at Stellenberg to complete a third straight unbeaten U18 International Series, with Theo Boshoff scoring a hat-trick off the bench. The SA U18 'A' side also finished unbeaten, defeating France U18 51-26.
SA U18s complete series sweep with win over England
South Africa's U18s completed an unbeaten International Series campaign with a final-round win over England north of Cape Town.
SA U18s complete series whitewash with 68-40 demolition of England
The SA U18s beat England 68-40 at Stellenberg High School to complete a third successive unbeaten Under-18 International Series campaign, with replacement hooker Theo Boshoff scoring a second-half hat-trick from driving mauls.
Erasmus Pleased with Recovery as Boks Shift Focus to All Blacks Series
The Springboks completed two days of training in Johannesburg on Saturday as preparations intensified for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand. The squad, which returned from Argentina in two groups earlier in the week, spent most of the week on recovery sessions before resuming field work on Friday. Johan Grobbelaar and Elrigh Louw will rejoin the national squad on Sunday after featuring for the Vodacom Bulls.
Erasmus flags 'World Cup knock-out' intensity of RGR series as Grobbelaar and Louw set for Sunday return
Rassie Erasmus has likened the four-Test RGR series against the All Blacks to World Cup knock-out rugby, with the full Springbok squad now reassembled and Bulls duo Johan Grobbelaar and Elrigh Louw rejoining on Sunday ahead of the Ellis Park opener on August 22.
Viljoen stars as SA U18 A close out unbeaten series against France
Jaydon Viljoen scored 21 points to power the SA U18 A side to victory over France U18 at Stellenberg, completing an unbeaten U18 International Series.
Springboks complete alignment camp ahead of RGR series opener against All Blacks
The Springboks completed a two-day alignment camp in Johannesburg on Saturday ahead of the RGR series opener against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on 22 August, with Grobbelaar and Louw released to the Bulls before rejoining the squad on Sunday.
Viljoen inspires SA U18 'A' to unbeaten series finish with 51-26 demolition of France
The SA U18 'A' side completed the 2026 U18 International Series unbeaten with a 51-26 win over France at Stellenberg High School, with flyhalf Jaydon Viljoen contributing 21 points in the hosts' best performance of the tournament.
Louw and Grobbelaar released for Bulls duty before rejoining Springboks
Elrigh Louw and Johan Grobbelaar will feature for the Vodacom Bulls against New Zealand on Saturday evening before returning to the Springbok squad ahead of the opening Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test. Rassie Erasmus confirmed the pair will rejoin the national set-up on Sunday as the Boks complete their preparations for next Saturday's clash with the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Springboks enter final Test-week preparations for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener
The Springboks have moved into full Test-week preparations for next Saturday's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener against New Zealand at Ellis Park, with Grobbelaar and Louw rejoining the squad from the Bulls on Sunday.