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Kolisi confirms hamstring recovery ahead of Argentina Test return
Siya Kolisi has declared his hamstring fit ahead of Saturday's Test against Argentina, saying two weeks of strong training have him confident for his return while warning the squad to expect a competitive Los Pumas despite their unfamiliar selection.
Springbok Women dismantle Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva opener
The Springbok Women defeated the Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva in the first Test of their two-match tour, with a dominant forward display and nine tries secured despite a brief Fijian second-half resurgence.
Dobson offers Rassie Springbok intel from Stormers' All Blacks clash
John Dobson is ready to pass on Stormers intel from their All Blacks match to Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Springboks' Rugby Championship clashes with New Zealand.
Bok Women demolish Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva opener
The Springbok Women beat the Fijiana XV 55-12 in Suva on Saturday, scoring nine tries in a forward-driven performance that reversed their 2022 World Cup defeat to Fiji.
Stormers count cost of All Blacks defeat as both scrumhalves ruled out injured
The Stormers lost both scrumhalves — Imad Khan (serious knee) and Dewaldt Duvenage (broken arm) — in Friday's 21-38 defeat to the All Blacks, with Ruhan Nel also picking up a calf injury. John Dobson says he has Currie Cup cover in Stefan Ungerer and Ezekiel Ngobeni ahead of the URC season.
Fourie the standout as Stormers fall 38-21 to All Blacks in Cape Town
Deon Fourie was the standout performer — try, try assist, 13 tackles, two turnovers — as the Stormers lost 38-21 to the All Blacks at DHL Stadium, with debutant flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed also impressing on a tough night in Cape Town.
Deon Fourie the standout as Stormers fall 38-21 to All Blacks in Cape Town
Deon Fourie starred with a try, an assist and two turnovers but the Stormers were beaten 38-21 by the All Blacks at DHL Stadium, with debutant flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed among the few other positives.
Louw's Springbok return fuelled by horror injury that threatened career
Elrigh Louw will start for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday after defying fears that a devastating knee and leg injury in January 2025 could end his career. The Bulls loose forward, who tore ligaments and broke his leg during a URC fixture, credits the motivation of wearing the green and gold again as the driving force behind his ahead-of-schedule rehabilitation. His selection at Estadio José Amalfitani marks a remarkable comeback for the 26-year-old.
Kolisi and Stick brace for Buenos Aires cauldron as Bok injury returnees get their chance
Siya Kolisi and Mzwandile Stick have warned of a fierce battle in Buenos Aires on Saturday, as Kolisi, Etzebeth, De Jager, Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Van den Berg return from injury for the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani (kickoff 21h10 SA time).
Kolisi and Etzebeth return as Springboks face rankings threat in Buenos Aires
South Africa travel to Argentina on Saturday with captain Siya Kolisi and lock Eben Etzebeth both returning from injury, but the world champions face a delicate balancing act. Rassie Erasmus has prioritised rebuilding combinations over scoreboard dominance, yet defeat at Estadio José Amalfitani would hand New Zealand top spot in the World Rugby rankings ahead of the Greatest Rivalry series.
SA U18s post record opening-round score with 52-7 demolition of France
The SA U18s set a new U18 International Series opening-round record with a 52-7 win over France at HS Durbanville, while the SA U18 'A' side beat Ireland 32-31 on the same day.
SA U18s demolish France 52-7 in biggest opening-round win of International Series
The SA U18s recorded their biggest opening-round win in the U18 International Series, sweeping France aside 52-7 at HS Durbanville, while the SA U18 'A' side beat Ireland 32-31 in a tight contest at the same venue.
Louw starts against Argentina after defying career-ending injury fears
Elrigh Louw starts for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday after defying career-ending fears following a broken leg and torn knee ligaments sustained in January, with the 26-year-old crediting the motivation of returning to Test rugby as the driving force behind his ahead-of-schedule rehabilitation.
Springboks could surrender World Rugby top spot to All Blacks if Argentina pull off Buenos Aires upset
A Springbok defeat in Buenos Aires on Saturday — by any margin — would hand New Zealand the World Rugby number-one ranking, with South Africa currently holding a 10.83-point buffer that also prevents them from gaining any points through victory.
SA U18 'A' edge Ireland by a point in thriller to open 2026 Under-18 International Series
SA U18 'A' beat Ireland 32-31 in the opening match of the 2026 Under-18 International Series at HS Durbanville, with replacement flyhalf Travis Pheiffer slotting a late penalty to seal a one-point win after Ireland had led 29-28.
Springboks face rankings peril in Buenos Aires with no upside
South Africa can gain no World Rugby rankings points from Saturday's clash with Argentina but risk surrendering top spot to New Zealand if they suffer a fourth defeat on Argentinian soil. A loss by more than 15 points would drop the Springboks nearly two points behind the All Blacks, who sit second on 92.28 points. Victory, meanwhile, yields no reward due to the 10.83-point differential between the sides.
Springboks could surrender world No.1 ranking if Argentina spring a shock in Buenos Aires
South Africa's No.1 World Rugby ranking is at risk against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday — a Springbok defeat of any margin hands New Zealand the top spot, while a win yields no ratings points due to the 10.83-point differential between the sides.
Motherwell's Chuma Isaac captains SA U20 Women against USA in Springbok audition
Madibaz loose forward Chuma Isaac captained the SA U20 Women's side against the United States in Stellenbosch, with the 19-year-old Motherwell native viewing the experience as a key step towards senior Springbok selection.
All Blacks embark on first full South African tour in 30 years
New Zealand begin an eight-match tour of South Africa on Friday, restoring a tradition dormant since the mid-1990s. Marketed as Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, the venture includes fixtures against all four URC franchises and four Tests against the Springboks, with the final encounter scheduled for Baltimore in September.
SuperSport secures broadcast rights for All Blacks' full SA tour
CANAL+ has confirmed SuperSport will broadcast all eight matches of the All Blacks' first full South African tour in 30 years, covering both the four-Test Springbok series and the URC fixtures, starting with the Stormers hosting New Zealand in Cape Town tonight at 19h00.