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Sharks face All Blacks without eight Springboks as Boks study tourist blueprint
The Sharks will host New Zealand at Kings Park on Wednesday without eight frontline players, including Eben Etzebeth and Bongi Mbonambi, as the All Blacks field a near-Test side ahead of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. The Springboks, meanwhile, will be closely monitoring the franchise fixtures for tactical intelligence after their victory over Argentina. Durban has not hosted New Zealand in 34 years, with Natal's last meeting ending in defeat in 1992.
Moodie: Argentina Test vital preparation as Boks shift focus to All Blacks series
Canan Moodie believes the Springboks extracted valuable preparation from their 17-10 victory over Argentina in Buenos Aires, particularly for players returning from injury. The utility back confirmed the squad's attention has now turned fully to the four-match Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand, beginning at Ellis Park on 22 August.
Fourie earns late Bok call-up after starring for Stormers against All Blacks
Deon Fourie has been called into the Springbok squad after a standout display for the Stormers against the All Blacks, rejoining the group in Johannesburg on Tuesday ahead of the August 22 Ellis Park Test. It is his first squad involvement since the 2023 World Cup final.
Moodie: Argentina Test was vital building block for All Blacks series
Canan Moodie says the hard-fought win over Argentina served its purpose as a match-fitness and combination-building exercise, with the Springboks now fully focused on their four-Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks beginning at Ellis Park on August 22.
Moodie: Buenos Aires test was exactly what the Boks needed ahead of RGR
The Springbok squad is back on home soil after their 17-10 win in Buenos Aires, with Canan Moodie saying the match served its purpose in building combinations and match fitness ahead of the four-Test RGR series against New Zealand starting at Ellis Park on 22 August.
McKenzie ankle injury 'not too bad' ahead of Springbok Tests, Proctor replacement decision imminent
Damian McKenzie's ankle injury is not serious and he is expected to be available for the first Test against the Springboks, while Dave Rennie is set to name Billy Proctor's tour replacement within days, with Richie Mo'unga and Du'Plessis Kirifi the leading candidates.
All Blacks demolish Sharks 54-0 as Test selection battle intensifies
The All Blacks ran in eight unanswered tries to beat the Sharks 54-0 in Durban, with Dave Rennie highlighting the intensifying Test selection battle ahead of the August 22 Springbok clash. Ma'a Nonu, 44, made a cameo for the Sharks after recently joining in a mentorship capacity.
Steyn: De Klerk filling a void the Cheetahs didn't know how to replace
Frans Steyn has praised Faf de Klerk's impact at the Cheetahs since joining in July, with the scrumhalf's late try against the Stormers earning him another Player of the Match award in the 2026 Currie Cup.
Sharks face All Blacks test without eight Springboks as Durban awaits historic clash
The Hollywoodbets Sharks will host New Zealand at Kings Park on Friday without eight frontline Springboks, fielding a depleted squad for their first-ever meeting with the All Blacks. The fixture, part of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, arrives after a disastrous campaign that saw the Sharks finish 10th in the URC and crash out of European competition. Head coach JP Pietersen acknowledged the absences as Dave Rennie named a near-Test-strength All Blacks side for the Durban encounter.
Dobson confirms Stormers will share All Blacks intelligence with Springboks ahead of Greatest Rivalry series
The Stormers will provide detailed feedback to Rassie Erasmus and the Springbok coaching staff following Friday's 38-21 defeat to New Zealand at DHL Stadium. Director of rugby John Dobson revealed that fruitful discussions took place before the match as part of a developing alignment between South Africa's URC franchises and the world champions. The intelligence-sharing arrangement will continue ahead of the four-Test Greatest Rivalry series, which begins in Johannesburg later this month.
All Blacks face Ellis Park intimidation as Springboks set statement Test for Greatest Rivalry opener
Former All Black Justin Marshall believes South Africa's decision to host the opening Test of the Greatest Rivalry series at Ellis Park is no accident. The Johannesburg fortress, where New Zealand have not toured since 1996, will serve as the Springboks' platform to impose altitude, atmosphere and intimidation on Dave Rennie's side. Two of the three Tests will be played at altitude before the series concludes in the United States.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu returns as Boks grind past Argentina in Buenos Aires
The Springboks extended their winning streak to 12 matches with a hard-fought 17-10 victory over Argentina in Buenos Aires, but the performance was far from vintage. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu made his first Test appearance in eight months alongside four other returning starters, while skipper Siya Kolisi limped off with an apparent hamstring injury in the 25th minute. The visitors scored the only points of the second half through Cameron Hanekom's converted try, then survived 15 phases in their own 22 after the clock turned red to deny the Pumas an equaliser.
Faf de Klerk snatches dramatic late victory for Cheetahs over Stormers
Faf de Klerk scored an 80th-minute try to seal a 31-26 Currie Cup win for the Cheetahs over the DHL Stormers XXIII at Athlone Stadium on Sunday. The Springbok scrumhalf finished a 29-phase attack to break the deadlock after scores were locked at 26-26, propelling the visitors to second in the standings with three rounds remaining.
SA U18s rack up second half-century in four days to sweep past Ireland
The SA U18s beat Ireland 51-15 at Boland Landbou for their second successive half-century in the U18 International Series, following last Friday's 59-7 win over France. The series concludes Saturday at Stellenberg HS, where the SA U18s face England at 15h30.
Hele relishes Test return as Bok Women eye second win in Lautoka
Aseza Hele, returning from hand surgery that kept her out since the Women's Rugby World Cup, produced a standout display of 16 carries and 127 metres as the Springbok Women beat Fiji 55-12 in Suva, with the second Test set for Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday.
SA U18 'A' grind out 20-0 win over Georgia in second-half turnaround
The SA U18 'A' side beat Georgia 20-0 at Boland Landbou on Tuesday, with a second-half turnaround — led by replacement Jaydon Viljoen — securing their second win at the U18 International Series.
Bosch eager to seize All Blacks test at Loftus
Bulls flyhalf Curwin Bosch says he is ready to prove himself against the All Blacks at Loftus as he bids to return to Springbok contention.
Hele marks injury return with standout display as Bok Women demolish Fiji
Aseza Hele returned from nearly a year out with a commanding 16-carry, 127-metre performance as the Springbok Women beat Fiji 55-12 in Suva, with the sides meeting again at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday.
Hele returns with a bang as Bok Women crush Fiji 55-12 in Suva
Aseza Hele returned from hand surgery to carry 16 times for 127 metres as the Springbok Women beat Fiji 55-12 in Suva, with the second test to follow at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday.
Boks grind out 17-10 win over Pumas to stretch streak to 12
The Springboks survived a feisty Argentina challenge and a late 15-phase siege to win 17-10 in Buenos Aires, extending their winning streak to 12 Tests, with tries from Edwill van der Merwe and debutant scorer Cameron Hanekom proving decisive — though Siya Kolisi's early departure with a suspected hamstring injury will concern management.